English for International Luxury Real Estate
For high achievers, an exclusive personalised course for International Luxury Real Estate brokers.
15 weeks of up to 2 x 30 minutes or 1 x 1 hour per week via video call, plus independent individualised assignments to complete pre and post call.
Choose and personalise this course for you: The problem is that you struggle with confidence when speaking English and lack of knowledge of the client’s culture, which leads to difficulties when communicating with international buyers and investors. You are unable to inspire the ‘dream’ of the property with enough nuance and appeal, which sometimes also shows in your initial emails to prospective buyers. Additionally, you are nervous in critical meetings and negotiations in case you miss a key item relating to legal, financial, property detail or client requirements, and all these factors together are preventing you from achieving your commission goals and the promotion you deserve.
By providing real world practical scenarios that are situational and dynamic as well as interesting and challenging you quickly and easily focus on establishing rapport and creating a connection with the other person so natural communication takes place. Communication of ideas is primary which becomes more apparent with strong and effective grounding and use of correct phrases and expressions gained during the training exercises.
With my help you will gain confidence, knowledge of your specific market and be articulate when speaking in English at work and with your international clients as well as gaining skill in adapting to their culture and way of thinking, which will help you build relationships, contribute effectively in meetings and negotiations and increase opportunities for successful results. Additionally, we will work on perfecting your written English so you can send emails which inspire and show your expertise and authority which will all help lead to that long-awaited promotion.
You may be worried that these problems will only get worse and that you will remain in the same job forever, struggling to make the high level sales and source the exclusive properties that you need to earn the commission and recognition you deserve. Even worse, you are concerned that your colleagues won’t choose you to help them on that special exclusive project so not only will you not meet targets, but also your career will stagnate and you won’t be able to provide for your family and live the life you have always wanted.
As well as learning language fundamentals and grammar you become skilled at adapting to the different values, culture, way of thinking and priorities of your clients. You rapidly improve speaking and understanding Business English which means you communicate efficiently, effectively and confidently in all professional situations. As a result, you quickly and easily become fluent and comfortable in English, your confidence grows and your expertise and natural authority are obvious.
Your personality will shine through and both your colleagues and clients will know and appreciate your skill and expertise. You will build trust and visibility with happy clients and impressive results. Eventually you will land the job of your dreams. More importantly, through your hard work, your family will be incredibly proud of you and you will live the fulfilling and comfortable life that you deserve.
With this course you will: Master correct English and business practice, understand the culture and mentality, build successful working relationships! Training is tailored to your specific requirements: – Introduction, conversation, presentations, meetings, negotiations, sales… as well as adapting to your clients' different culture, priorities, beliefs and ways of thinking - all that is necessary to successfully understand and respond so that you boost your professional position, business and career needs.
As an International Career Development Coach and Business English teacher, I don't just help you rapidly improve your speaking skills and understanding, I also help you design and build your skills so, together, we focus on significant progress in your professional position along your career path.
**Terms and Conditions: Lessons must be taken regularly each month and cannot be carried over. Payment to be made in full, in pounds sterling, in advance, by bank card or transfer to arrive no later than 5 days before start date of course.
16 Lessons
1. Build Real Estate Vocabulary
Week 1 Understand different cultures' values and priorities including relevant real estate vocabulary
Becoming aware of adaptations necessary when working with other cultures and nationalities in luxury real estate
Week 2 Mastering idioms, phrases and vocabulary within luxury real estate
Becoming more at ease with suitable and meaningful vocabulary
Week 3 Phrases, expressions and vocabulary in real life situations and roleplay scenarios
Roleplay for real-life situations
2. Improve Speaking and Communication
Week 4 Speaking and Communication - Pronunciation and intonation
Using the right intonation and approach
Week 5 Speaking and Communication - Different approaches for one-to-one, one-to-several, conversations, sales, negotiations
Adapting communication to different scenarios
Week 6 Speaking and Communication - Understanding, adapting and transitioning between cultures
Becoming aware of different values, beliefs and adapting to these
Week 7 Speaking and Communication - Inspiring trust and confidence
Gaining clients' loyalty by inspiring trust and confidence
Week 8 Speaking and Communication - Improve and practice for group interaction, including negotiations etc - roleplay
Roleplay for real-life situations
Week 9 Speaking and Communication - Improve and practice for presentations to colleagues, partners and clients
Present better whether to colleagues, partners, investors, promoters or clients
Week 10 Speaking and Communication - Virtual meetings focus on presenting sales / legal / financial aspect
Showing your skills in virtual environments as well as in person
Week 11 Speaking and Communication - Adapting to different nationalities and cultures, flexibility with authority
Mastering necessary adaptions and flexibility to other culture while retaining your natural character and authority
3. Improve Writing and Emails
Week 12 Writing and Emails - Increase skills in nuances and description
Master initial emails to attract and inspire
Week 13 Writing and Emails - Complex emails for hypothetical / real situations
Assemble a series of complex business emails you can use with your clients / partners / situations
Week 14 Writing and Emails - Adapting approach and presentation to different nationalities / cultures
Analyse the changes you would make depending on the nationality / culture
4. Rehearsal and Recording
Week 15 Rehearsal and Recording - Specific scenarios you meet with clients / colleagues
Record real situations that occur in your job to show off your greatest talents