Entrepôt Training Institute
LANGUAGES / Advanced

Spoken English — Advanced Conversation

Refine fluency for professional and high-level communication.

Download brochure (PDF)
Illustrative professional delivering a presentation to attentive peers
Language learning, imagined. AI-generated illustrative image.
Training durationContact us for the schedule
Learning approachPractical · Instructor-led
Level / focusAdvanced
Course summary

Learn it.
Practise it.
Use it.

An intensive conversation programme for proficient learners who want precise, persuasive and natural English across professional meetings, complex discussions, presentations and high-stakes conversations. Develop through coached practice, structured debate, recorded presentations and a capstone speaking assessment.

Starting point

Is this programme right for you?

Comfortable participation in extended English conversations and the ability to explain and defend opinions. A placement assessment is recommended.

Learner profile

Who should attend?

  • Professionals who communicate regularly in English
  • Managers, team leaders, consultants and client-facing staff
  • Graduates preparing for high-level discussions and interviews
  • Advanced learners aiming for polished, spontaneous speech
Course content

A practical, structured learning journey.

Guided practice, realistic situations and feedback to help you communicate more confidently.

Module 01

Advanced Fluency and Precision

  • Spontaneous speech, paraphrasing, reformulating and nuance
  • Avoiding repetitive language and common errors
  • Activity: impromptu speaking and targeted coaching
Module 02

High-Impact Pronunciation

  • Thought groups, rhythm and emphasis
  • Intonation for confidence, empathy and persuasion across accents
  • Activity: recording, shadowing and playback analysis
Module 03

Persuasive Communication

  • Compelling arguments, evidence, examples and rhetorical techniques
  • Handling objections and difficult questions
  • Activity: persuasive pitch and challenge-response workshop
Module 04

Executive and Workplace Dialogue

  • Leading meetings, managing interruptions and diplomatic language
  • Difficult conversations, recommendations and influencing decisions
  • Activity: executive committee meeting simulation
Module 05

Critical Thinking and Debate

  • Evaluating arguments, assumptions and counterarguments
  • Qualified opinions on business and social issues
  • Activity: formal debate with peer scoring
Module 06

Negotiation and Conflict Management

  • Interests, trade-offs, disagreements and de-escalation
  • Reaching and summarising agreements
  • Activity: stakeholder negotiation simulation
Module 07

Presentations and Storytelling

  • Compelling openings, transitions, conclusions and narrative techniques
  • Vocal delivery, audience adaptation and Q&A
  • Activity: five-minute presentation with challenging questions
Module 08

Advanced Conversation Masterclass

  • Cross-cultural networking, panels and scenario-based challenges
  • Individual development plan and final assessment
  • Activity: panel discussion and capstone speaking assessment
Learning outcomes

Make yourself understood.
Make every conversation count.

  1. 01Speak fluently and precisely about complex topics
  2. 02Influence audiences through persuasive, structured arguments
  3. 03Lead meetings, negotiations and sensitive conversations
  4. 04Deliver confident presentations and respond to probing questions
  5. 05Adapt tone, register and style to varied professional contexts
Take the next step

Let us help you find your voice.

Speak with an ETI programme advisor about your starting level, schedules and learning options.

Download brochure (PDF)