The talents of skilled employees who speak English as a second language could be missed because of differing language patterns. Polishing Written English helps these participants tackle the idiosyncrasies of American corporate English. They gain confidence as they pick up tips for a style that “sounds right.”

During this two-day seminar, writers achieve a more natural sounding style in English. Seminar discussions target areas that may hinder smoothly phrased communication.

During group instructions, participants learn a timesaving writing process and apply it to a job-related writing task. During one of the afternoons, all participants have an individual conference with a consultant to discuss their unique writing concerns.

In addition to the seminar workbook, each participant receives a copy of The Gregg Reference Manual and a reference folder, StyleFile©.

Seminar Topics

• Phrasing ideas clearly and smoothly

• Organizing according to cultural preferences

• Overcoming writer's block

• Creating positive tone

• Mastering prepositions, verbs, and articles

• Understanding idioms

• Formatting memos and reports

• Editing for clarity and correctness

• Using international e-mail guidelines