IMPROVED DISCUSSION COURSE (for politicians, civil servants and diplomats)

The required minimum level is B2

Each course 10 lessons of 2 hours once a week (20 hours total) + availability of an advice service during course by ‘phone and email.

Home study should be considered as an integral part of the course and take on average 2-3 hours per week.

Maximum group size: 12

Is it your experience that by the time you have formed your opinion on a discussion point somebody else has said it for you?
Do you lag behind the pace of discussion?
Do you have difficulty in fully explaining what you say?
Do you have to say the same thing three different ways before you get your point across? Well, do not worry, this is quite common…AND relatively painless to treat!

A course specifically targeted at those who are engaged in representing The Netherlands in international (EU or UN for example)
discussions or meetings. This is a discussion, meeting based and activity orientated course which will raise levels of linguistic
appreciation in all participants at a rapid rate!

You will study current texts and follow listening exercises on the burning issues of the day thus stimulating the acquisition of
new language. You will then debate these topics (in small groups)and make notes under the guidance of an experienced tutor
who will guide you towards the exact means of expression that you seek.