English Seminars

While there are are no shortcuts on the path to truly mastering a foreign language, there are tips and tricks for those who simply don’t have the time to devote to longer courses. Our short seminars are designed to quickly and efficiently improve the knowledge of participants in specific areas, and have been developed through years of experience teaching Slovene learners of English. If your goal is to make fewer mistakes when you speak, write a proper business email or prepare a flawless curriculum vitae for a job application in the shortest time possible, then our 3-hour seminars are perfect choice for you.

COMMON MISTAKES | PROFESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE | CVs & COVERING LETTERS

Common Mistakes

Learn all of the English language mistakes most commonly made by Slovene learners in only three hours. Instruction is given by native English speakers who have many years of experience teaching in Slovenia, and have developed the seminar material as a practical solution for those who would like to improve their English, but don't have the time for a full course.

The seminar covers:

  • an overview of the types of mistakes made by Slovene learners
  • awkward phrases
  • false friends
  • basic pronunciation problems
  • word order
  • tips for further improvement after the seminar

Duration: 3 hours
Price: €29/person
Participants: 4-12
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Professional Correspondence

Whether for work or for personal reasons, from time to time most people need to send a formal email or letter in English. Participants at this seminar will learn the basic phrases needed for writing business correspondence for any kind of situation.

The seminar covers:

  • the most common phrases used in business correspondence
  • writing enquiries, negotiating, arranging a meeting, complaints
  • differences between formal, semi-formal and informal language
  • official EU standard format and punctuation
  • common mistakes made by Slovene learners

Duration: 3 hours
Price: €29/person
Participants: 4-12
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CVS & COVERING LETTERS

Applying for a job abroad or at an international company in Slovenia? If so, you'll likely need to submit both a Europass CV and a covering letter with your application. In this seminar you'll learn the basics of how to prepare (and how not to prepare) both documents professionally and formally.

The seminar covers:

  • an overview of the official Europass CV format
  • detailed tips and instructions preparing your own CV
  • explanation of standard covering letters
  • common mistakes made with covering letters
  • overview of formal business English phrases for covering letters

Duration: 3 hours
Price: €29/person
Participants: 4-12
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