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Communication Skills in English (Diploma)

Grammar, reading comprehension, technical writing, letters and spoken communication for the workplace.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters27Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Communication: Theory and Practice 5 topics
  1. Meaning and process of communication
  2. Verbal and non-verbal communication
  3. Formal and informal channels
  4. Barriers to communication
  5. 7 Cs of effective communication
02Unit 2: Grammar and Vocabulary 6 topics
  1. Parts of speech and articles
  2. Tenses
  3. Active and passive voice
  4. Direct and indirect speech
  5. Subject-verb agreement
  6. Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, technical vocabulary
03Unit 3: Reading Comprehension 4 topics
  1. Reading techniques: skimming and scanning
  2. Comprehension of technical passages
  3. Note making and summarising
  4. Interpreting tables and charts
04Unit 4: Writing Skills 6 topics
  1. Paragraph writing
  2. Formal letters: application, enquiry, complaint
  3. Notice, memo and circular
  4. E-mail etiquette
  5. Technical report writing
  6. Resume and cover letter
05Unit 5: Listening and Speaking 6 topics
  1. Active listening
  2. Pronunciation and stress
  3. Presentation skills
  4. Group discussion
  5. Job interview
  6. Telephone etiquette

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the process, types and barriers of communication and apply the 7 Cs
  • Use correct grammar: tenses, voice, narration, articles and subject-verb agreement
  • Read technical and general passages and answer comprehension questions
  • Write paragraphs, formal letters, notices, memos, e-mails, reports and a resume
  • Speak confidently in presentations, group discussions, interviews and telephone calls
  • Use non-verbal communication and listening skills effectively at the workplace

Who it is for

  • Diploma engineering students of Semester 1 (BTEUP) - Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Polytechnic students who need regular coaching, revision and practice for the BTEUP semester examination

What you need

  • Class 10 English

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the BTEUP (Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh) syllabus of Communication Skills in English (Semester 1). Where your polytechnic follows a different board or a revised syllabus, the centre follows your own syllabus.

Will it help in the semester examination?

Yes. Every unit is covered with solved examples, unit-wise MCQs and previous-year style questions for the BTEUP theory and practical exams.

Will spoken English be practised?

Yes. Presentations, group discussions and mock interviews are practised in class.

My English is weak. Can I join?

Yes. Grammar is taught from the basics with daily speaking and writing practice.

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