A B1+ program focused on Design English: terminology, briefing, email etiquette and presentations. Suitable for freelancers and in‑house specialists in digital and IT.
Language of course:
English
Format of the event:
Online
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Course overview
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Overview of English for Designers (Design English / Business English for Designers)
Level: B1 (Intermediate) and above. Focus: professional vocabulary, client and team communication, self‑presentation and portfolio. Formats: speaking practice, case reviews, role‑play scenarios. Modules: Basics of Design Terminology; Teamwork & Communication with clients; Self‑presentation.
Who English for Designers is for
Suitable
- Freelance graphic designers working with international briefs and invoices.
- UI/UX and product designers in digital and IT collaborating with teams and stakeholders.
- B1+ learners needing context‑rich Design English: design critique, retros, demos, handoff.
- Those preparing portfolio, presentations, resume and cover letters in English.
Not suitable
- A0–A1 level or anyone seeking English “from scratch.”
- Those interested only in general grammar without design context.
- Roles outside the design domain that do not use Design English.
Communication challenges → work outcomes in Design English
- Briefing: vague requirements → after topic practice: clarifying questions, scope, timelines and risks structured.
- Feedback & design critique: fuzzy wording → practice outcome: concrete criteria, reasoning, next steps.
- Client calls: anxiety → after scenario drills: clear small talk, agenda, fix‑up phrases, summary and follow‑up.
- Emailing: long or informal messages → worked templates: subject, CTA, tone of voice, escalation, invoicing.
- Presentations: overloaded slides → structure: problem → approach → iterations → impact with a clear narrative.
Comparison with alternatives (English for Designers vs other approaches)
Versus General English
- Design focus: terminology, brief, research, UI copy, accessibility, handoff instead of generic topics.
- Team and client scenarios rather than universal dialogues.
Versus self‑study
- Curated materials and practice instead of random sources.
- Role‑specific feedback (UI/UX, graphics) instead of self‑assessment only.
Versus 1:1 tutoring
- Group dynamics, role‑plays and design critique with multiple perspectives.
- Unified terminology and cases relevant to product and outsourcing teams.
Outcomes of mastering English for Designers (competency profile)
- Active glossary: UI/UX, visual, brand guidelines, typography, research, analytics.
- Communication: briefing, requirement clarification, scope alignment, status updates, retrospectives.
- Emailing: introductions, material requests, scope/timeline changes, invoices, escalations.
- Presentations: storyline, rationale, Q&A, note‑taking and follow‑ups.
- Career assets: resume, portfolio case write‑ups, cover letters, networking scripts.
- Cross‑cultural skills: tone of voice, time zones, asynchronous communication.
Course Description
Teachers
Olena Pavliuk
Business English Teacher
- 8 + years of international communication experience- Master of International Program Erasmus Mundus- for 4 years has helped more than 100 students to improve general and business-English- teaches according to CELTA standards
Kateryna Ishchenko
Graphic Designer у Ted Baker, London
- 6 + years of experience in graphic design- English C1 + level (IELTS)- former Graphic Designer у League Design- was a mentor on the Graphic Design course at Skvot
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