Online Course on Communication Skills in English

Developing Communication Skills in English – Online Course

The importance of communication skills in our life and career can never be overstated. Good communication skills in English is a sure passport to academic success. In the wake of the lockdown situation, online classes have become the new norm, and hence it is of vital importance for students and teachers to be aware of the changes required to cope with the newly emerging situations. Not to forget the implications of the new National Educational Policy, which envisages a paradigm shift in our educational system.

Taking this scenario into account, The English Club of India (ECI), in collaboration with All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST) is conducting a 1 month  course on developing communication skills in English. The course is meant for high-school, undergraduate and post-graduate students from various streams. Especially, this course will be fully free for the differently abled, the financially poor and the helpless, hapless citizens of India who are struggling to make ends meet during the lockdown. The course is designed in a simple, easy-to-understand manner that higher secondary school students can also participate and benefit from it. The entire course will be conducted through online platforms, primarily via Google Meet and Whatsapp.

• Course Title: Developing Communication Skills in English – An Online Certificate Course
• Course Duration: 1 month, from 16 September 2020 to 15 October 2020
• Mode of Delivery: Online
• Fee: 1500 INR
• Timing: 1 and a half hour daily, 6 days a week, from 6 pm to 7.30 pm.
• Course Fee includes live video lectures, e-books, podcasts, learning materials, tutorials, individual guidance, one-on-one practice and e-certificate.

 Eligibility

1. Any undergraduate/post graduate student from any stream (e.g. arts, commerce, science, business studies etc.)
2. Higher Secondary (Plus One or Plus Two) Students
3. Anyone seriously interested in improving communication skills for career or job related purposes

Procedure to Apply

Submit your application by filling up the Application Form link . Since there are limited seats available, preference will be given to those who register first. If your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter from the course coordinator. Life-time members of ECI/AIFEST will be given a fee concession of Rs 500 on request upon producing the membership approval letter/email. Those interested only in getting a certificate are requested not to apply, since this course is intended for those who are sincerely interested in improving their communication skills.

 Course Content / Syllabus

ü  Basics of Communication Skills

ü  Basics of English Language Skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

ü  Functional or Daily use of English Language

ü  Public Speaking: How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking

ü  Formal Mode of Communication (email writing, letter writing, application writing)

ü  Verbal - Nonverbal Communication and Body Language

ü  Interview Skills

ü  Cross-Cultural Communication (dealing with people of different culture, society and language)

ü  Cultivating Abilities and Habits for Better Communication

ü  Social Media: Use, Etiquettes and Benefits in Communication

ü  Interpersonal Skills

ü  Public Relation Management

Assignments

For the successful completion of the course, all participants are required to complete at least two of the four assignments that will be given during the course. All assignments can be done by participants at their convenience. Moreover, there will be tasks for the participants which have to be done regularly.

At the successful completion of the course, you will receive an E- Course Certificate as well as life-time membership from AIFEST.

Course Coordinator: Prof Sneha Jani