Business success depends on effective communication — with co-workers, customers, and other audiences. Oakton offers courses to improve speaking and writing skills in a variety of academic areas — English (and English as a Second Language), Speech, Computer Applications for Business, and Management. Choose your focus . . . then choose a course.

Focus on Writing
Business Writing for the Non-native Speaker EGL 095
Introduction to Business and Technical Writing EGL 111
Writing for the Web EGL 211 (Still Open!)
Technical Writing Applications EGL 212 (Still Open!)
Fundamentals of English Grammar EGL 098

Focus on Presentation
Introduction to Video Production COM 250
Effective Speech SPE 103
Persuasive Speaking SPE 209
PowerPoint Presentation Software CAB 130

Focus on Interaction
Group Discussion SPE 215
Interpersonal Communications Across Cultures SPE 115
Communication Strategies CAB 184
International Business Communications ITR 236
Effective Management Communications MGT 118

Focus on ESL
Speaking and Listening for Non-native Speakers EGL 078 and EGL 081
Pronunciation for the Non-native Speaker EGL 079
Grammar for the Non-native Speaker EGL 082 and EGL 083
Business Writing for the Non-native Speaker EGL 095

For more information, contact:
Maureen Douglas at 847.635.1848 or douglas@oakton.edu.