What do you say after "Hello"? Successfull networking techniques by Barry Tomalin

Most of the world builds business through relationships. How can we teach our students to do this successfully in English? Good listening techniques, effective interviewing techniques, and the ability to show empathy in a foreign language are all part of the strategy. So is knowing the 'do' and 'taboo' topics of conversation. This workshop practises to get networking right - See more at: http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014/sessions/2014-04-02/what-do-you-say-after-hello-successfull-networking-techniques#sthash.7NKPfn2k.dpuf

Plenary session by David Graddol | Harrogate Online

Plenary session by David Graddol | Harrogate Online



David Graddol is Director of The English Company (UK) Ltd which provides consultancy and publishing services in applied linguistics, with a special focus on English language and education policy.).


English and economic development
The extraordinary growth in the learning of English around the world has largely been premised on the economic rationale that English will help make its speakers and those countries which invest in it richer. In this plenary I will critically explore the idea that English brings economic benefits.

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