Richard Lewis Communictions is a training and consulting company situated in Riversdown House founded by Richard D.Lewis - a linguist and culture expert.
Richard D.Lewis is a remowned authority in cross - cultural issues. His books, articles and lectures show the nature of multicultural role and its secrets in global context. Moreover, he advices how to use our culture background in communication and relationships with others in daily and business life. His books are known all over the world. One of his books, When Cultures Collide – which is a global and practical guide to working and communicating across the different cultures and different languages, has sold in over 100 000 pieces and won the prestigious US Executive Club Book Award.
Riversdown House – historic 14th century manor house – situated only one hour from London, is a perfect place to improve communication and language skills. Learning in Riversdown is not only hard work with the teacher, but it also puts you quickly into meaningful contact with real people, both local and other course participants. Moreover, after the course participants keep in touch across the countries and continents what brings not only language benefits but also business ones.
Learning in Riversdown House is not just about what happens in the training room. It is also about experiencing, using and learning the language in a structured and dynamic social setting.
Riversdown House is for busy people who need to improve their communication skills in English as quickly as possible and furthermore who want to develop and understand deeply multicultural aspects in business and politics as well as to know how to use them for their purposes.
Riversdown also provides a comprehensive set of on-site leisure activities, all free of charge, to aid the intensive learning process. As far as sport facilities, you can find 9 – hole PGA – approved golf course, fully equipped gym, tennis courts, Finish sauna. The place is surrounded by glorious countryside, ideal for walking and jogging. Horse - riding can also be arranged locally, as can trips to the world-famous fly fishing rivers, the Test and the Itchen.
The language syllabus is tailored to the needs of every participant what maximizes the effectiveness of the course. Classes can be both individual or in groups. It is also possible to join two forms together.
RLC has created its own distinctive approach to teaching which combines classical direct method of teaching with the latest modern techniques.
LANGUAGE COMPETENCE
grammar revision & typical language mistakes in overview specific professional vocabulary pronounciation & intonation - different words and expressions effectiive presentations & business writing verbal & non - verbal communication - techniques intercultural aspects of language
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The Most Common Components in Business Communication
Making Effective Presentations in a Multicultural Environment
opening & closing
expectations, context, length and style
presentation techniques (voice, intonation)
language & presentation styles
perfect presentation
top 10 most difficult questions and how to handle them
mini - presentations
Effective Meetings & Discussions in Multicultural Environment
culture aspects of small talk
asking for and getting information
managing interrupting and dealing with interruptions
achieving cooperation
persuading and convincing
clarifying and summarising
interviewing in English
situation leadership in global context
communication in different cultures
CROSS - CULTURE
Intercultural Factors In the World of Business and Politics
Myths, Hipotheses and Facts about Influences on Behaviour
Cultural Categories
Communication Styles
Speech Styles and Listening Habits
Leadership Styles - Motivation
The Language of Management versus Culture Dimensions
Concepts of Time and Space
For over 30 years of business experience, Riversdown House hosted and trained more then 15,000 people from the world class companies, eg. Allianz, BMW, Bosch, Ericsson, Finnair, Kraft Food Int., Metro, Michelin, Nestle, Nokia, Peugeot, Roche, Saab-Scania, SAS, Unilever, Volvo, Tchibo, WWF.
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