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Get to the Point!

Become an effective communicator when speaking English

Training in English
This Training in English is held in English.
The ability to communicate effectively across cultures in English is a priority for anyone who wants to succeed in international business. In this workshop, you will learn to convey your message clearly, confidently, and effectively, while honing your spoken English skills at the same time. Throughout the workshop, you will receive personalized feedback on your spoken performance—including clarity and structure.

A high proportion of speaking exercises — extensive hands-on training and individual feedback!

Knowing what matters

  • Tailoring your spoken message to your audience.
  • Organizing your ideas in a logical, easy-to-follow order.
  • Developing a clear and compelling verbal message.
  • Regarding mindset and attitude in spoken interactions.

Making your presentation engaging

  • Winning and Losing Your Audience—Dos and Don'ts.
  • Captivating your audience—even with factual information.

Framing your speech

  • Strong opening, plausible body, and skillful conclusion.
  • Clearly structuring, polishing and effectively staging (short) speeches.
  • Finding the appropriate arguments to support your point.

The power of simple words

  • The Dimensions of Comprehensibility.
  • Practical advice on speaking clearly and persuasively in English.

Speaking Under Pressure

  • Handling Q&A sessions and impromptu speaking situations.
  • Staying clear and confident in challenging conversations.

Optimizing your presentation

  • Please bring your presentation sequence(max. 5 charts)on your laptop to the workshop for live practice, individual coaching, and direct feedback.

Once you have registered, you will be able to access your online learning platform, including extra materials for consolidating what you have learned.

  • You will learn to distinguish between superfluous and relevant information and to focus on the core content of your spoken message.
  • You will learn to develop your arguments clearly, precisely, and to the point—and to present them in a confident and straightforward manner.
  • You will learn to structure and deliver engaging speeches that capture your audience's attention and keep them engaged.
  • You will communicate more effectively and efficiently in spoken English in a variety of professional situations.
  • You will receive direct, personalized feedback on your spoken performance to help you improve more quickly.

Practice-proven exercises, speech and writing tasks, participant presentations with individual feedback from trainer and group.
On the basis of typical speaking and writing situations and concrete questions from participants, we will develop individual strategies for using words and language in a concise, focused and convincing manner.

Experts and managers (working cross-culturally) who want to get their message across, argue their point, and stand their ground effectively in the future through impressive speeches and pointed (short) presentations as well as clearly structured and concisely formulated texts.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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What awaits you in the training "Get to the Point!"
What awaits you in the training "Get to the Point!"

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Clear communication begins with identifying the core message you want your audience to remember. In international settings, it is particularly important to structure your thoughts logically and avoid overwhelming listeners with unnecessary details. The training helps you distinguish between essential and secondary information and teaches you how to organize your ideas in a way that is easy to follow. Through practical speaking exercises and personalized feedback, you’ll learn how to express complex ideas in clear, concise English while adapting your communication to different audiences and professional situations.

A deep level of expertise can sometimes make concise communication more difficult because you are aware of many details that could potentially be relevant. The challenge is deciding what your audience actually needs to know. The training shows you how to identify the central point of your message, select the strongest supporting arguments, and arrange them in a logical sequence. During the training, you’ll practice transforming detailed information into focused statements that remain accurate while becoming much easier for others to understand. This is especially valuable when speaking with senior management, international colleagues, clients, or stakeholders who need the key information quickly.

A successful short presentation requires a clear purpose and a structure that naturally guides the audience from the opening to the conclusion. This training helps you develop strong openings, logical main sections, and memorable conclusions. You’ll also learn how to select arguments that support your central point rather than including information simply because it’s available. Practical presentation exercises allow you to test different approaches and receive direct feedback on how clearly and convincingly your message resonates with the audience. This makes it easier to create presentations that are focused, engaging, and relevant—even when the subject matter is highly factual.

Pressure changes the way many people communicate. When you have to answer an unexpected question, defend a position , or respond to criticism in English, it can become harder to organize your thoughts quickly. You may talk too much, become vague, or lose sight of your main point. The training includes practice for spontaneous speaking situations and challenging conversations. You’ll learn how to stay focused, formulate a clear response, and support your position with relevant arguments. Repeated practice and personalized feedback will help you develop routines that make confident communication easier when you need it most.

Effective spontaneous communication does not mean having an immediate answer to everything. It means being able to organize your response quickly and communicate it in a way that others can follow. The training gives you opportunities to practice question-and-answer situations and spontaneous speaking under realistic conditions.  In the training, you’ll learn how to identify what the other person is actually asking, determine your key message, and formulate a concise response. This helps you avoid lengthy explanations and makes it easier to remain composed and credible, especially when discussions become challenging or take an unexpected turn.

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3279
€1,540 plus VAT
2 days
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01.09.2026
Berlin
Booking number: 3279
€ 1.540,- excl. VAT
€ 1.832,60 incl. VAT
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Arrival via Deutsche Bahn
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2 days
Maximum 12 participants

Tuesday, 01.09.2026

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, 02.09.2026

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fee includes

The stated participation fee includes a group lunch per full training day, refreshments during breaks and extensive course handouts. The participant must settle accommodation costs directly with the hotel. Regarding the booking of the hotel, you will find a reservation form in your online learning platform.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
26.10.2026
Cologne/Lower Kassel
Booking number: 3279
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Maximum 12 participants

Monday, 26.10.2026

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, 27.10.2026

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fee includes

The stated participation fee includes a group lunch per full training day, refreshments during breaks and extensive course handouts. The participant must settle accommodation costs directly with the hotel. Regarding the booking of the hotel, you will find a reservation form in your online learning platform.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
08.04.2027
Hamburg
Booking number: 3279
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Travel at reduced rates by booking via the learning environment.
Days & Times
2 days
Maximum 12 participants

Thursday, April 8, 2027

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday, April 9, 2027

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fee includes

The stated participation fee includes a group lunch per full training day, refreshments during breaks and extensive course handouts. The participant must settle accommodation costs directly with the hotel. Regarding the booking of the hotel, you will find a reservation form in your online learning platform.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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2 days
Maximum 12 participants
Fee includes

The stated participation fee includes a group lunch per full training day, refreshments during breaks and extensive course handouts. The participant must settle accommodation costs directly with the hotel. Regarding the booking of the hotel, you will find a reservation form in your online learning platform.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
Booking number: 3279
€ 1.540,- excl. VAT
€ 1.832,60 incl. VAT
Plan course
2 days
Maximum 12 participants
Fee includes

The stated participation fee includes a group lunch per full training day, refreshments during breaks and extensive course handouts. The participant must settle accommodation costs directly with the hotel. Regarding the booking of the hotel, you will find a reservation form in your online learning platform.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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