BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250712T110708EDT-7957V1LJwd@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250712T150708Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhether you want to perform better in your current job\, ea rn a raise or promotion\, or otherwise advance in your career\, writing is one of the most critical soft skills. Great business writers understand t heir audiences\, write clear and error-free texts that get the message acr oss with impact\, and structure information in the right tone and style to achieve their specific business objectives\, whether gaining buy-in from a supervisor on a new project or winning over a new client.  \n\nHowever\,  this can be especially challenging if the language you’re writing in is n ot your mother tongue. So how can you develop the skills and intuition nee ded to understand your audience\; find the right words\, style and tone\;  and avoid errors so that your writing achieves its aim? \n\nJoin us on Wed nesday\, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. for Writing Like A Pro\, a free bilingual onlin e info session in which we’ll explore the keys to learning how to write we ll in English or French when it’s your second\, third or fourth language.  \n\nLed by our Program Coordinators and language instructors Lisa Simpson and Isabelle Aubouy\, during this session\, we’ll explore the following ar eas: \n\n\n Why writing in business is so important \n What makes business w riting challenging for non-native speakers \n 5 keys to effective writing i n the workplace \n 5 skills to being great at workplace writing \n\n\nThen\ , for those who are interested\, we’ll dive into ɬÀ﷬’s Online Programs for Written English and Written French in the workplace to discuss how the se unique programs can help you take your written French or English to the next level\, give you more confidence\, and enhance your work performance and career.  \n\nWe will discuss the following elements: \n\n\n What makes the program unique \n Our approach to learning and teaching \n Topics cover ed \n Skills the program aims to develop \n What other students say \n The Ce rtificate of Proficiency \n How and when to take a placement test \n\n\n \n \nSign up free at /scs-writelikeapro\n\n \n\nFor more information on this event\, contact:\n\n\n englishonline.scs [at] mcgill.c a\n frenchonline.scs [at] mcgill.ca\n\n\n \n DTSTART:20190821T220000Z DTEND:20190821T233000Z LOCATION:ONLINE SUMMARY:Write Like A Pro: Online Info Session URL:/continuingstudies/channels/event/write-pro-online -info-session-299440 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR