These opportunities however bring new challenges, including coming to terms with new languages and cultures. The new Languages for Business courses will focus on understanding the major cultural differences, how to establish good working relationships and avoid giving offence, and some basic survival skills in the language. Courses for small groups or individuals can be held either at the Centre or 'in-house' at your company or business, and at times to suit your needs. Teachers will be fully qualified and experienced in this area. The Internet is arousing enormous interest worldwide, and is an unparalleled means of global communication and sharing information.
Many people are curious about it, asking whether it is easy to use, and how to make best use of it.
Our Centre has an extremely well-equipped computer laboratory, and we plan to use it for a series of courses on the Internet, each running 2 hours per week for 3 weeks, in the new semester starting July 27. The focus will be on beginners, and groups will be small. Effective Speaking is a skill which is increasingly in demand in all walks of life, and yet one which is not often taught. One of the best-known presenters in this area is Don Kinsey of Communicators Melbourne. Don has had a long career in radio, television, and in conducting courses in effective speaking and business presentation.