How To Improve Written Communication Skills - PDF Download

Hi Friends,

I want to improve my written communication skills (grammar and sentence formation) to become an HR professional. If anyone has any PowerPoint presentations or ideas, please reply or send an email to rightaxis.naveen@gmail.com.

Thank you and Regards,

Naveen Kumar R

Dear Mr. Naveen Kumar R,

First and foremost, I must thank you for having the courage to identify your weaknesses. It is commendable that you not only recognized them but also have the willingness to work towards overcoming them. Your attitude towards learning and embracing change is admirable and will undoubtedly propel you to greater heights.

Unlike other members who choose to conceal their weaknesses by writing in an informal or SMS style, I appreciate that you are not inclined to do so.

"No ppt or ideas can ever improve your English. This I say with my 26 years of experience."

To enhance your English skills, I recommend reading an English newspaper daily. Focus on the editorial and the essay on the center page, adjacent to the editorial. While reading, keep a dictionary handy to look up any unfamiliar words.

Additionally, improve your English by referring to grammar books regularly, solving exercises from English magazines like Competition Success Review, and seeking feedback on your written work from superiors proficient in English.

Each of the aforementioned strategies is crucial in its own right. Consistently following these recommendations for the next five years will significantly enhance your English proficiency.

All the best!

Dinesh V Divekar
Soft Skills and Behavioral Training Consultant
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dineshdivekar(at)yahoo.com

Dear Naveen,

I fully endorse Dinesh's point of view. It takes a long time to improve vocabulary and correct our mistakes. For example, I used to miss out on the definite and indefinite articles while writing. My 'boss', whom I requested to read my assignment draft, said, "Young man, are you so hungry that you swallow the 'a's and the 'the's?" Even now, after 40 years, I may miss out on an odd one when writing in a hurry.

You could access the following site for some useful tips: http://purdue.edu <link updated to site home> found at OWL at Purdue University, which itself was found by searching the web using Google: English Grammar + ppt - Google Search.

I wonder why you did not search the web before posting your request!!! Wish you all the best.

Simhan

Hello,

One of the main problems I have come across in my students (I have been training people on soft skills since 1985 and American English since 1999) is that many Indians try to understand a point in their vernacular language, attempt to translate that thought into English, and finally deliver it in English.

Reading a good English language newspaper, listening to news in English, and above all reading a good magazine like Reader's Digest will help you. Trying to converse with everyone in English is beneficial, although in India, regional languages are mostly used in the workplace.

I am glad that you have come forward seeking assistance and suggestions to improve your overall personality. Please feel free to write or call in case you need further assistance.

Wishing you a successful career in HR management.

Dear Padmanaban,

Thank you for the advice you posted. I just returned from a trip to Belgaum, where students from rural areas were asking how to improve communication skills in "English." I advised them to read interactively and to speak in English with their classmates and friends outside the class, and to forget about making mistakes. I explained that I think in the language (Kannada, Tamil, English, and Hindi) that I use when talking. I must admit that my knowledge of Tamil was only acquired through listening, as I do not know how to read or write Tamil.

Have a nice day.

Narasimhan

Try this if it helps,

Pramod.

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Try this if it helps.

Pramod.

Hi,

I am working in a company and I want to improve my written communication skills. Simply put, I am not able to reply to emails from my clients. Even when I do reply, the client does not understand clearly.

What should I do now?

Dear friends,

I am a finance professional with about 9 years of experience. Throughout these years, my work has primarily involved analysis and number crunching, so I did not pay much attention to my language and communication skills. Due to excelling in all my tasks, I have been promoted up the corporate ladder. However, my current role requires strong writing and speaking abilities. While I can communicate verbally and in writing, I am aware that I may be making mistakes in the language. I would appreciate your guidance on how I can enhance my English skills and where I should begin.

Regards,
Raj

P.S. I completed my schooling in a Government school located in a remote village in Tamil Nadu, where formal English training was not available.

Dear Raj,

Please go through all the posts in this thread if you have not done so, and you will get ideas.