Our Language courses are based on the CELS Syllabus and developed through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. All aspects of language teaching including grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are incorporated in the course content. The Business English and ESP programmes are tailored to meet the demands in a working environment in the corporate sector, students preparing for a Business Studies degree or an MBA. These programmes are designed to improve language and skills in a professional, business context.
Our training programmes
At CELS we offer a variety of language training programmes that individuals and companies alike can choose from. Given below are some of our corporate training courses, which can be customized to suit the requirements of the client.
Conversational English for Adults
The course structure is predominantly oral, providing ample scope for achieving fluency in Spoken English. However, there is provision for Written English exercises as well.
Duration: 18 - 24 hours
English in the Working World
For staff in companies, institutions and organizations who need to improve their English Communication Skills to perform their daily work. For example – junior managers, sales and marketing personnel, accountants and purchasing staff, front office people (receptionists, telephonists), personal assistants and secretaries, etc.
Duration: 18 - 24hours
English for Business
This programme is structured to give participants the opportunity to immerse themselves totally in language practice through speaking and writing skills development over a period of time, building up sound communicative competence. Ideal for Executives, Managers, Professionals and Academics who need to improve their English Communication Skills.
Duration: 18 - 24 hours
Public Speaking
The course structure creates an awareness of the basic elements and techniques involved in Public Speaking that paves the way to become a confident and interesting Speaker.
Duration: 10 hours
Interview Technique and Presentation Skills
The course content is designed for interview skills development, based on real-life situations. It also includes technical elements involved in making effective presentation – an essential tool for career development in today’s context.
Duration: 12 hours
A Practical Course in Speech Training
This course has been specially designed for adults who are looking to improve pronunciation and develop expressive and polished speech. It creates awareness as to how the artistic use of the voice can enhance your speech, making it interesting and rich in tonal quality.
Duration: 12 hours
Customized Courses
If you have a requirement to focus on specific areas of Communication Skills Development, we can offer you a customized course to cater to the needs of your staff.
Communication Skills Development
The course aims at participants acquiring sufficient fluency in the English language so as to be able to communicate in both spoken and written English at work and in their social life.
General English
A Practical Course in English
Introduction to Business English
Communications Skills Development (Elementary/Intermediate/Upper Intermediate)
ESP Courses (English for Specific Purposes)
English for PAs and Secretaries
English for Accountants
English for Engineers
English for Nurses
English for Doctors
English for Lawyers
English for Architects
English for Businessmen
Language Fluency & Accent Training for the BPO Sector
One day Workshops
Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Speaking
English for Business Communication
English in the Working World
Email Skills and Email Etiquette (Netiquette)
Business Writing and Accurate Correspondence
Making Presentations and Audience handling
Public Speaking and Confidence Building
Customer Care and the 3 R's (Readiness, Recognitions and Responsiveness)
TEACHER TRAINING COURSES
Diploma and Certificate Courses for Teachers of English, Speech and Drama (18 - 24 Sessions)
Certificate in the Teaching of English to Young Learners (TEYL)
Certificate in the Teaching of English to Intermediate Learners (TEIL)
Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL)
Diploma in English
Associate Diploma in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Licentiate Diploma in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Diploma in Speech and Drama for Primary Teaching (SDPT)
Diploma in Speech and Drama for Advanced Teaching (SDAT)
Associate Recital Diploma in Speech and Drama (ARD)
Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama – Teacher/Performer (ADip.SD)
Licentiate Diploma in Speech and Drama – Teacher/Performer (LDip.SD)
One day Workshops
Presentation of Grammatical Items
Prose Reading for Performance
Introduction to Public Speaking and Effective Communication
Solo Verse Speaking
Solo Acting/Acting in Pairs
Mime and Improvisation
Art of Story-telling
Reading from Religious Scriptures
LOCAL and FOREIGN EXAMINATIONS
Colombo Academy of Language Skills & Dramatic Art - (CALSDA)
Trinity/Guildhall London
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Victoria College of Music and Drama (VCM)
London College of Music and Drama (LCM)
IELTS/TOEFL
