Join one of our one-day (6 hours), two-day (12 hours) or three-day (18 hours) workshops. This is hands-on training that is both enjoyable and memorable. The participants leave every workshop with a clear outcome, either something they have produced using their new skills or an action plan that they can apply in their work. Our workshops are highly interactive and involve pair-work and group discussions with a small number of participants. So book early to avoid disappointment!

QUALITY
Our trainers are highly qualified with many years’ experience teaching English as well as having professional backgrounds. Our world-wide network gives us access to the latest training materials and guarantees the English teaching excellence you expect from the British Council.

WORKSHOPS

Public Workshops
Every quarter we schedule a selection of Public Workshops from our portfolio in a five-star hotel in Colombo. You may register on these workshops as an individual or ask your company to sponsor you. Course material, course certificate, morning and afternoon refreshments and a buffet lunch are provided at all workshops. All workshops take place from 0900 to 1600.

Company Workshops
We can run Company Workshops for your employees on your premises or in a hotel at a mutually convenient time. You can choose from our extensive range of workshops or request a specific workshop.

This one-day workshop (6 hours training) helps you communicate more clearly and concisely in written English. It covers the layout, convention and style of business letters and emails, with a special focus on email management & style. The workshop is ideal for participants who need to correspond in writing whether in the commercial or NGO sector.
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	Date(s)			Friday 23 September
	Time			from 0900 to 1600
	Venue			Cinnamon Lakeside – Dukes Court 1
	Fee			Rs.10,600/- (per participant)
	Maximum number of participants			20
	Registrations			open now

This practical two-day workshop (12 hours training) will boost your awareness of English grammar by learning from the experts. Studies have shown that writing is regarded as a fundamental skill in business writing. We need to be effective and efficient writers which means building knowledge, awareness and confidence. Find out more

	Date(s)			28 and 29 November
	Time			from 0900 to 1600
	Venue			Cinnamon Lakeside - Dukes Court 2
	Fee			Rs.19,600/- (per participant)
	Maximum number of participants			20
	Registrations			open now

This one-day workshop focuses on the responsibilities of all participants in preparation, planning and timing, including the special skills needed by a chairperson to lead the meeting to a satisfactory outcome for all. Through exercises, discussion and role-play, participants develop skills in managing and influencing meetings and also ensuring their points are heard and understood. Find out more

This one-day workshop (6 hours training) deals with the practical skills and language which help you negotiate successfully in business situations both inside and outside the company. Practise real-life negotiation skills through role plays and simulations. Now includes: the advantages of win-win strategies, protecting interests rather than positions, principled negotiation, non-verbal behaviour.
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This one-day workshop (6 hours training) shows you how to use Plain English to create crisp, clear documents and how to proofread for grammar, style and punctuation. This workshop is ideal for anyone who needs to communicate complicated ideas in an easy-to-understand way. Find out more

	Date(s)			Friday 26 August
	Time			from 0900 to 1600
	Venue			Cinnamon Lakeside – Dukes Court 1
	Fee			Rs.10,600/- (per participant)
	Maximum number of participants			20
	Registrations			open now

This three-day workshop (18 hours training) provides you with a full understanding of how to prepare, structure and deliver presentations. It demonstrates techniques for creating interest and impact that reflect your style and personality. It also shows how to reduce stress, deal with voice and breathing as well as how to handle your audience effectively.
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This two-day workshop (12 hours training) deals with the fundamental skills needed for planning, structuring, writing and checking reports. It focuses on organising reports, improving coherence and clarity, identifying appropriate standard sections, formatting and layout.
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	Date(s)			15 and 16 September
	Time			from 0900 to 1600
	Venue			Cinnamon Lakeside – Dukes Court 1
	Fee			Rs.19,600/- (per participant)
	Maximum number of participants			20
	Registrations			open now

This enlightening workshop helps you improve your pronunciation, tone, pace and pausing by highlighting particular problem areas for Sri Lankan speakers of English. Find out more

This one-day workshop (6 hours training) helps you make the most of your time. You learn how to plan your day, week and month according to the needs of your position. This workshop not only covers planning but also delegation, how to say 'no', dealing with interruptions and desk management.
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	Date(s)			Monday 19 September
	Time			from 0900 to 1600
	Venue			Cinnamon Lakeside – Dukes Court 1
	Fee			Rs 10,600 (per participant)
	Maximum number of participants			20
	Registrations			open now

FREE PLACE
If you register and pay for five participants one week before a workshop (except Effective Business Reports, Grammar for Business and Presentation Skills workshops) you will receive a sixth place free.

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