What you'll learn:
- Introduce yourself with a clear 15–30 second elevator pitch and bridge questions.
- Use polite tone, softeners, and small talk to build rapport across cultures.
- Write first-contact and follow-up emails that are clear, professional, and reply-friendly.
- Send LinkedIn connection and nurture messages that feel human (not salesy).
- Handle business calls: open, transfer, take messages, and leave concise voicemails.
- Clarify misunderstandings with paraphrasing, repair lines, and confirmed next steps.
Have you ever wanted to introduce yourself to someone important, follow up after an event, or message a potential mentor on LinkedIn… but hesitated because you weren’t sure how to say it in English?
In global business, English is often the default language—even when nobody in the conversation is a native speaker. And in networking, you usually get one chance to make a clear, professional impression. A message that’s too informal can sound careless. A message that’s too formal can sound robotic. And idioms or “clever” corporate phrases can confuse international contacts and quietly kill momentum.
That’s why this course focuses on Business English for networking—not general grammar, and not generic “networking tips.” You’ll learn practical Global English: clear, culturally neutral language that helps you connect in real situations—at events, on calls, over email, and on LinkedIn.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Use the core networking “functions” in English (greet, introduce, ask, offer, close)
Build rapport with polite tone, softeners, and culturally safe small talk
Deliver a strong 15–30 second self-introduction/elevator pitch (without jargon)
Listen actively, paraphrase, clarify, and repair misunderstandings professionally
Choose clear language over idioms—and avoid outdated or risky expressions
Handle phone calls confidently: openings, transfers, messages, and voicemail scripts
Write first-contact and follow-up emails that are short, specific, and reply-friendly
Send LinkedIn connection requests, nurture messages, and polite follow-ups
Maintain relationships long-term with value-adding check-ins and “double opt-in” intros
Edit “bad” messages into “better” ones using a simple language playbook
By the end, you won’t be guessing how to sound “natural.” You’ll have plug-and-play phrases, templates, and structures you can reuse—so your English supports your professional goals instead of slowing you down.
Whether you’re networking for career growth, building cross-border relationships, or simply want to feel calm and credible in English, this course will give you the language to connect with clarity and confidence.
Let’s get started.
