Improving Your English Communication

5 Lessons

32 mins

There are absolutely many, many reasons why improving our English communication skills is not only a great idea but also essential if one wants to be a world-class virtual assistant.

“The Philippines is recognized globally as one of the largest English-speaking nations with majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the language. English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos. It is the language of commerce and law, as well as the primary medium of instruction in education. “

https://www.britishcouncil.ph

It is not difficult to discern that many American business owners would outsource tasks to a Filipino virtual assistant due to the fact that we Filipinos speak English well enough. But one should not stop at being mediocre at anything. If we there’s a way for one to improve, one should take the opportunity and be a better version of oneself.

One may say “I have already learned English in school.” That may be well and good, and may be sufficient, but it’s also important to note that clients would want to hire someone who knows how to “really” communicate in English–the way they do.

This module further breaks down the language barrier as it not only polishes or refreshes our English education back when one is still a student but also gives us an understanding of the Amerfican culture as communication does not only end with the language itself.

This online course includes the following modules:

10 Rules of Grammar
Verb Tenses and Prepositions Review
Common Grammar Mistakes To Avoid
Understanding Business Idioms
American VS Filipino Culture

Lessons

10 Rules of Grammar
Easy
8 mins

Correct grammar is the key to speaking English fluently and confidently. Knowing your grammar will help you avoid errors that make your English sound strange to native speakers.
Verb Tenses and Prepositions Review
Easy
9 mins

body can deny the fact that the English language has become the dominant language around the world. Since it is also important as a global language of business, it is necessary to develop effective communication skills in English.
Common Grammar Mistakes To Avoid
Easy
5 mins

There are several reasons why we, virtual assistants, should observe proper grammar at all times. May it be written or verbal, it is imperative that we properly communicate in the English language.
Understanding Business Idioms
Easy
4 mins

In order to help you find your way through the maze of business idioms, we have created this video in order to help you, the learner, understand some common idioms used in business.
American VS Filipino Culture
Easy
6 mins

Being familiar with different cultures is great, especially if you work with a diverse group of people from different cultural backgrounds. Most of us would have already worked with a person possessing such background.