"I believe Ovient is the best school in the Bay Area for someone who wants to use English in business. Since all courses are very practical, you can use the information right away."
-M.T. [Technology Professional]
"Ovient is the best school for learning practical English."
-K.T. [Foreign Official]
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-T.N. [Venture Capitalist]
"Very informative, easy & fun to learn."
-Silicon Valley IT Professional
"I learned helpful tips for networking."
-T.Y.
"Learning listening strategies was so helpful for improving my listening skills."
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Speak! Speak! Speak! Seminar
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Learn to speak English more like a professional! Speak with purpose during meetings. Speak more clearly during presentations. Speak with confidence at networking parties. You will learn to SPEAK, SPEAK, SPEAK! The goal of this class is to practice speaking professional English!
6-Week Class (9 Hours)
Main Points:
- Asking questions and presenting information
- Giving opinions and speaking up
- Summarizing information
- Being convincing and persuasive
- Explaining a story, situation, or event
- Responding to questions under pressure
Regular Price: $315
Ovient Students: $285
All Materials Included.
Public Classes --Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Are your classes for beginner or advanced students?
- Q: What is your cancellation policy?
- Q: Do you offer discounts?
- Q: Can I observe a class before registering?
- Q: I usually prefer private lessons. Is there any advantage to taking a class?
- Q: Can you give me a certificate of completion when I finish the course?
- Q: What textbooks do you use?
- Q: Where are the classes held?
- Q: How can I pay? Do you accept credit cards?
- Q: How large are your classes?
Answers
- Q: Are your classes for beginner or advanced students?
- A: Our classes are mixed-level. If you have a question about the level of a class, please call us at 408-524-1649 and an instructor will do a quick level check over the phone. If you register and come to the first day of class but decide not to continue, we will refund your tuition.
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- Q: What is your cancellation policy?
- A: You can cancel anytime before the start of the SECOND day of class and receive a full refund. We are very proud of our classes, and we believe that if you try a class, you will want to continue. We encourage you to register and come to the first day of class. If you decide not to continue after the first day, we will refund your tuition!
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- Q: Do you offer discounts?
- A: We offer a 10% discount to students currently enrolled in other Ovient classes or private lessons (Ovient Student Discount). We also offer a discount when you register for two or more classes. Contact us for details.
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- Q: Can I observe a class before registering?
- A: Since our classes are very small in size, we do not typically allow students to observe. However, if you register and come to the first day of class but decide not to continue, we will refund your tuition.
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- Q: I usually prefer private lessons. Is there any advantage to taking a class?
- A: Our students are often surprised by how much they learn from their classmates. Classes give you a unique opportunity to make new friends and business contacts, learn from others, and practice speaking with business people from a variety of language backgrounds.
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- Q: Can you give me a certificate of completion when I finish the course?
- A: Yes. Let us know what you need, and we will be happy to provide either a letter or a certificate of completion.
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- Q: What textbooks do you use?
- A: This is one of the best things about Ovient. We use our own materials. This allows us to keep them up-to-date. We update course material before each class to make your learning as authentic as possible.
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- Q: Where are your classes held?
- A: All of our public courses are held at our Sunnyvale Offices. The address is 440 N. Wolfe Rd., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Call us at 408-524-1649 if you get lost. Parking is free at our office.
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- Q: How can I pay? Do you accept credit cards?
- A: We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. You must pay in full before the start of each class.
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- Q: How large are your classes?
- A: Our classes are very small with only 4-10 students each. You will have lots of time to practice and lots of feedback from your instructor.
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- Business Communication and Small Talk
- Email Writing Class
- Grammar Workshop
- Listening Skills Class
- Meetings in English
- Online Accent Training
- Presentations in English
- Private Coaching
- Pronunciation and Accent 1
- Pronunciation and Accent 2
- Speaking for Business 1
- Speak! Speak! Speak! Seminar
- Vocabulary Workshop
- Writing Skills Class
