Communication Skills Course
Say It Clearly. Say It With Confidence. Say It So It Is Heard.
Most people have something to say, but not everyone knows how to say it in a way that is clear, confident and convincing. Whether it's a workplace presentation, a difficult conversation, a client email or simply holding a room's attention, this communication skills course is for anyone who wants to close the gap between what they think and what they actually express.
You'll start with the foundation: how verbal and non-verbal communication work together, what your body language says even when you aren't speaking, and how to become a genuinely active listener. From there the course builds outward across narrative, descriptive, informative, persuasive and argumentative communication, with idioms, proverbs and contemporary usage woven throughout, so your English sounds natural, not textbook-formal.
Course objective
To enable students to interpret, develop and express their ideas clearly and confidently, in speech and in writing, in academic, social and professional contexts.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Use body language, tone and voice effectively, and read the non-verbal signals of others.
- Listen actively and respond appropriately.
- Speak spontaneously with clarity and confidence in everyday, social and workplace situations.
- Write clear informative, narrative, descriptive, persuasive and argumentative texts.
- Take part in discussions, debates and role-plays, and present a point of view convincingly.
- Use idioms, proverbs and contemporary vocabulary so that their English sounds natural, not textbook-formal.
Course modules
Foundations: Verbal, Non-Verbal and Listening
Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Verbal communication: oral and written
- Non-verbal communication: body language and tone of voice
Listening skills
- Barriers to listening
- Principles and steps of active listening
- Listening for gist
- Reflection, summarisation and feedback
Speaking and Presentation Skills
Speaking
- 5 tools for spontaneous speaking
- Conversation skills
- Your story, and using humour
- Daily speaking practice
Presenting
- Defining the purpose and analysing the audience
- Ice-breakers and engaging the audience
- Delivering a clear message
- Feedback
Debate, Discussion and Role-Play
- Group discussions
- Debates
- Role-plays based on real workplace and everyday situations
Communicating for Different Purposes
- Narrative communication: telling events and experiences in a clear sequence
- Descriptive communication: creating a vivid picture with detail
- Informative communication: explaining facts and ideas clearly
- Persuasive communication: convincing an audience (ethos, logos and pathos)
- Argumentative communication: building a reasoned case with evidence and counter-arguments
- Structure, logical sequence, clarity and style across all five
Personal Essays and Story Writing
Personal essays
- Writing from your own experience and viewpoint
- Opening, developing and closing with purpose
Story writing (fiction)
- A story on a theme
- An alternate ending to a story
Workplace and Interpersonal Communication
At work
- Proposals to clients
- Emails and reports
- Interviewing and networking
Working with people
- Emotional intelligence, empathy and assertiveness
- Constructive feedback and building trust
- Teamwork, conflict resolution and communicating in virtual teams
Reading and Language in Context
- Reading for the central idea, and summarising
- Idioms and phrases
- Proverbs and quotations
- Modern usage: English that sounds natural, not textbook-formal
- Grammar support as needed
Assignments and certificate
- Activities in every module
- Worksheets and assignments with feedback
🎓 A course completion certificate is awarded to students who complete the course with at least 80% attendance.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Communication Skills course for?
Anyone, at any level, who wants to express ideas clearly and confidently: students, working professionals, and anyone who presents, writes emails or leads conversations.
Is it a grammar course?
No. It focuses on expressing your ideas: speaking, listening, presenting, discussing and writing. Grammar support is given as needed along the way.
Does it cover communication at work?
Yes. You practise proposals to clients, emails and reports, interviewing and networking, and working with people: feedback, assertiveness, teamwork, conflict resolution and virtual teams.
What will I write?
Informative, narrative, descriptive, persuasive and argumentative texts, personal essays and stories, with feedback on worksheets and assignments.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. A course completion certificate is awarded to students who complete the course with at least 80% attendance.
What does it cost, and how long is it?
₹10,000 for 40 live one-hour sessions over 3 months, online on Google Meet, in a batch of 1 to 3 students. Your first class can be a free demo.
Book a free demo class
Meet your teacher, see how the classes work, and then decide. Not sure which course suits your level? Take the free English level test.
Free practice for this course
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