CLIC: Inter-Communication: "Everybody speaks English, right?"

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For a long time, it was assumed that the responsibility of functioning well in an English-speaking environment lies solely with non-native speakers. However, it's now widely recognised that it's a shared responsibility, and English-speaking individuals (both native and proficient speakers of English) can play a significant role by being more inclusive.

In this session, you will find out what it takes to become a better communicator by exploring the concept of accent bias and discovering strategies to overcome it. You will also gain greater cultural awareness of the differences between direct and indirect communication styles, as well as practical tips and techniques to enhance your effectiveness in an international context.

This workshop will be delivered in a hybrid format. Feel free to join online or in person.

If you join in person a sandwich lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you're attending in person and any dietary requirements by 3rd May.

Eligibility

• Staff and students from Cambridge University Engineering Department ONLY
• Further details regarding CLIC's eligibility criteria are available here

Number of sessions: 1

Sandwich lunch provided. Delivered in a hybrid format. Feel free to join online or in person.

Once per year

• CLIC: Inter-Communication: First impression counts
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: Collaboration across borders and cultures
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: From Luck to Strategy: Mastering Career Networking
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: From Awkward to Awesome: Navigating Culture Shock
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: Everybody speaks English, right?
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: The Melting Pot Mystery: Navigating International Cambridge
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: People buy people
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: Embrace the Chaos: VUCA-Proofing Your Future
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: Mind Myths: Cracking the Code of Unconscious Bias
• CLIC: Inter-Communication: Making or Breaking a Remote Team