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Success Through Effective Communication Skills<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t
In order to be successful in business, it is important to know about communication styles and how they are influenced by culture and language. In this seminar you will learn how to navigate skillfully through difficult communication situations to achieve the desired result. You will be enabled to create a constructive, appreciative atmosphere and to optimise your communication by means of targeted reflection.<\/p>\n You probably already know not to describe an Unternehmer as an undertaker, unless of course that particular entrepreneur or business owner really is an undertaker (Leichenbestatter). Similarly, it is widely known that a Hochschule is not the same thing as a high school.<\/p>\n These are English words that have found their way into everyday German usage but mean something completely different from the original English word, such as handy, peeling and body. Others, such as Neckholder do not even exist in English. Misuse of some words like this could shock your audience or just make them laugh, although you were intending to be serious. Take public viewing, for instance, which could mean \u00f6ffentliche Aufbahrung einer Leiche! It is better to talk about a \u201clive transmission on a big screen\u201d Who knows, perhaps these terms might gradually find their way into everyday English.<\/p>\n There is a strange phenomenon which occurs with just a few German words. They are often translated by German speakers into words that do not exist in English. One trap of this type is \u2018reservieren\u2018, which many express as \u2018reservate\u2019. \u2018Reservate\u2019 does not exist, but it is easily said automatically by people due to what they have understood so far of the English language.<\/p>\n Get to the Point!<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t The ability to communicate effectively in English is a priority for anyone wishing to succeed in international business. Communication in the digital age is short and fast. Hence, clarity and brevity are key in contemporary communication – both in speaking and writing. In this workshop you will learn to convey the right information and get your message across in clear, precise and targeted words.<\/p>\n Take the German word isoliert. If the context is a location in the middle of nowhere, then the translation is indeed \u2018isolated\u2019. However, it becomes a trap when talking about buildings and stopping the heat escaping from them. In that context you need to speak of \u2018insulation\u2019. Making presentations can be a delight for natural performers, as these give them an added chance to shine. However, for the less confident among us \u2212 especially where English is concerned \u2013 this can be a challenging situation. See what effects these typical traps can have.<\/p>\n Some better phrases for presentations<\/p>\n Avoid saying: \u2026was ich f\u00fcr ein Gl\u00fcck habe, heute hier zu sein.<\/p>\n Say this instead: \u2026wie gl\u00fccklich ich bin, heute hier zu sein.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Avoid saying: Die Titelmelodie\/ Das Motiv meiner Pr\u00e4sentation ist\u2026<\/p>\n Say this instead: Das Thema meiner Pr\u00e4sentation ist\u2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Avoid saying: Zuerst will ich \u00fcber \u2026sprechen und als n\u00e4chstes will ich Ihnen \u00fcber\u2026erz\u00e4hlen. Zum Schluss will ich Ihnen etwas Zeug zum Nachdenken geben.<\/p>\n Say this instead: Ich will and \u201aI will\u2018 are often used as if they are identical, but of course they are not. I\u2019d like to has a better ring to it \u2013 it shows that you are taking your audience into consideration.<\/p>\n3) Via direct translation<\/h2>\n
4) Pseudo-anglicisms<\/h2>\n
5) Non-existent English words<\/h2>\n
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6) Only a trap in certain contexts<\/h2>\n
\nGood morning, everyone. I want to say how lucky I am to be here today.<\/p>\n
\nGood morning, everyone. It\u2019s great to be here talking to you today.<\/p>\n
\nThe theme of my presentation is\u2026<\/p>\n
\nThe title of my presentation is\u2026<\/p>\n
\nFirst, I will talk about\u2026; next I will tell you about\u2026; and lastly I will give you some stuff to think about.<\/p>\n
\nFirstly, I\u2019m going to talk about\u2026; then I\u2019ll go on to tell you about\u2026; and finally I\u2019d like to give you some thoughts for further reflection.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n