English for Diplomacy

: Introduction

English is a key international language for national and international negotiations.

The ability to contribute to meetings and debates, chair meetings, persuade people to your point of view is an essential tool for Diplomats, Consulates, Government Representatives, among many others.
In English for Diplomacy (intermediate level), learners will be familiar with vocabulary related to embassies, diplomacy, consulates and diplomatic writing.

Learner will also acquire knowledge on how to reconfirm objectives, state their positions, ask questions and respond accordingly.

: Description

Table of Contents
Unit 1 
    Diplomacy
    Embassies
    Delegation
    The ambassador
    Activities
    Introducing Myself and Others
    Standard Pleasantries: Questions and Responses
    Activities
    Grammar for Diplomats
    Activities
Unit 2 
    Embassies vs. Consulates
    Consular department
    Activities
    Language Focus: Negotiations I
    Objectives and Agenda
    Activities
    Grammar Review: Present Simple & Present Continuous
    Activities
Unit 3  
    Privileges of Diplomacy
    Rules of Diplomacy
    Activities
    Language focus: Negotiations II
    Changes to the agenda
    Activities
    Grammar Review: Past Simple & Present Perfect
    Activities
Unit 4 
    Types of Diplomatic Notes
    Activities
    Language focus: Negotiations III
    Asking Questions
    Activities
    Grammar Review: Present Perfect Continuous
    Activities
Unit 5
    Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
    Objectives
    Politics and Governance
    African Union (AU)
    Objectives
    The Passive Voice
    African-Asian Union (AFASU)
    Vision and Objectives

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Answer Key

 

: Outputs

⟡ To be more confident when using English in a diplomatic setting in order to help create a professional representation of your organisation, party or country;
⟡ To develop the language to chair, participate in and conduct meetings and discussions in an international environment;
⟡ To be able to use more appropriate diplomatic language during negotiations
⟡ To build on vocabulary used when discussing trade, business, economics, current and foreign affairs;
⟡To develop language used when socialising and entertaining foreign guests;
⟡To write clear and concise diplomatic notes

: Informations

Language Level : (B1)
Number of units : 5 
Number of lessons : 15
Number of credits : 3

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