English for Politics, Government and International Relations
Yes, Minister
The famous British comedy series “Yes, Minister” has been a source of inspiration to us (and many of our seminar participants) in the 20+ years we’ve been specialising in the language of government and public administration.
Chief among the reasons for our continued fascination with this area is the ongoing terminological challenge it presents, particularly when it comes to finding good English translations for specifically Austrian concepts, many of which are not to be found in dictionaries.
The international arena, on the other hand, is rich in English terminology - notably the European Union, another long-standing area of our specialization.
Communicate your expertise in English. It is the combination of essential terminology and intensive speaking practice that is the secret of these seminars’ success.
From Bund to Bundesland and Finanzausgleich. Volksbefragung, Untersuchungsausschuss, Selbstverwaltung and Realverfassung.
Get translations that work, learn the English terminology of Austria’s political system, e.g.:
- federalism
- political parties
- social partnership, etc.
Boost your confidence, get intensive speaking practice:
- explaining how things work in Austria
- discussing current political issues
- practising key communication skills for talking to international partners:
- reporting, explaining and presenting
- discussing and arguing your position
- making professional small talk
- talking about your work and aspects of politics relevant to you
2 days
From Verordnung to Erlass, from Vertragsbediensteter to Referatsleiterin. Bezirkshauptmannschaft, Privatwirtschaftsverwaltung, Ausgliederung and Wirkungsorientierung. Do Sektionchef and head of section mean the same?
Get translations that work, learn the English terminology of government and public administration in Austria, e.g.:
- levels of administration
- institutions and procedures
- the Austrian Civil Service
Boost your confidence, get intensive speaking practice:
- explaining how things work in Austria
- practising key communication skills for talking to international partners:
- reporting, explaining and presenting
- discussing and arguing your position
- making professional small talk
- talking about your work and aspects of public administration relevant to you
2 days
Regulations vs. directives. Co-decision and COREPER. Subsidiarity, cohesion and convegence criteria. ESM and CAP.
Will Turkey accede to the EU – or is it access?
Get a grip on key terms and concepts of European integration:
- EU structure and policy areas
- EU institutions
- EU law
Boost your confidence, get intensive speaking practice:
- discussing current issues in the EU
- practising key communication skills for talking to international partners:
- reporting, explaining and presenting
- discussing and arguing your position
- making professional small talk
- talking about your work and aspects of European integration relevant to you
2 days
Improve your English for working in the international arena.
Learn essential terminology, e.g. from the areas of
- international politics
- international organisations
- international law
Boost your confidence, get intensive speaking practice:
- discussing current affairs from around the world
- practising key communication skills for talking to international partners:
- reporting, explaining and presenting
- arguing your position
- making professional small talk
- talking about your work and international issues of interest to you
2 days
Boost your confidence and your competence in three days of intensive training.
Set your own priorities, "pick'n'mix" elements from our seminars
- English for politics
- Yes, Minister
- Eurospeak
- Globally speaking
to create your own training package, tailored to your specific needs and interests.
3 days