Important Notice

This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary ID on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary ID, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.

About the Programme

This workshop aims to equip participants with the writing skills to communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace. Participants will learn to organise the different elements of writing, use target grammar accurately and present ideas effectively at work. The workshop focuses on the following elements of business writing:

• Coherence: express ideas clearly at work
• Cohesion: link ideas more effectively in the workplace
• Accuracy: understand the various rules in grammar and usage and common errors
• Mechanics: understand the rules of the written language and common errors
• Self -edit:  identify and correct the frequent errors associated with workplace writing.

About the Trainer

Vini is a language educator with more than 10 years of experience in English language teaching. Vini has taught English as a second language at Ascend English Professionals (Singapore) and at ELS language Centres (Malaysia). She holds a Master’s degree in Education Management from the National Institute of Education, Singapore and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Mumbai, India.

About the Series

Back by popular demand, Get Professional Season 3 brings back old favourites (with fresh perspectives from new speakers), and introduces exciting new facets of communication skills. From email writing to EQ at work and personal branding, the series focuses on vital skills to improve workplace productivity and efficiency.

Essential skills will be taught through expert-led workshops designed for working adults, seeking to make the best impression. These workshops include:

• Business writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Remote working skills
• Having Difficult Conversations

Our latest collaboration with Speak Good English Movement (SGEM) spotlights the critical competencies required for job searching, and are especially cuated to help individuals create positive impressions when corresponding with prospective employers.

Online Programme/Event Administrative Information

• This programme is conducted entirely online. You may access Zoom via the app or using a web browser
• Please ensure that you enter a valid email address as you will receive an email with the link to the online programme/event near the day of the programme/event
• The link of the programme should not be shared with others
• Do ensure you have a strong internet connection. Using your mobile data is not recommended
• The National Library Board, Singapore (NLB) reserves the right in its absolute discretion to disqualify or refuse admission to any registrant without any reason and notice