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
Glossary of Terms
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
Course features
- Access from all devices
- The student obtains a certificate from the platform after completion

