English for Fashion - Evening Courses (Unavailable)

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Milano

Term: Spring 
Dates: 16 February 2010

Description: In today's society it is crucial for those working in the fashion sector to be able to use English appropriately. Fashion is international, it is dynamic in its nature, and many new exciting ideas and sources of inspiration come from abroad. These include new trends, recognizing and embracing the emergence of new brands, new image consultants or innovative concepts, to assist a wider range of clients and to network in the fashion sector. It is important to be able to communicate internationally and explain ideas without any obstacles. Often the language barrier can become an issue, and this is easily solvable with a very specific and targeted study of terminology, grammar, conversation skills, writing, perfection of listening skills, and much more. Uptodate believes that the English for Fashion course is a small step that can have a big impact on your career and business within the fashion sector.

- Business English for the fashion industry
- Writing emails: PR and press office focus
- Telephone skills
- International communication
- Customer relations
- Business communication: public speaking, international meetings, specialized negotiating
- Dialogue, comprehension, listening, grammar: writing and speaking exercises, focus on fashion business
- Guided conversation
- Foreign fashion companies
- Final test with evaluation

Highlights: Career Opportunities

The English for Fashion course will allow you to enter the world where fashion is created and developed, with greater knowledge and self-confidence. The advantages are numerous - the special features of this course will further enrich an already complete profile which only lacks the language skills in order to reach peak performance.

Showrooms, press offices, style offices, editorial units, fashion stores, image consulting agencies, personal shopper agencies, online stores - wherever there is a need for greater credibility and more flexibility in entering the world of work, English is fundamental. Uptodate has designed this course for students attending other academic courses who need to improve their language skills at the end of their studies, completing their professional profile. Uptodate opens its doors to everyone, even from abroad, who wants to perfect their language skills.

Schedule and Duration

Maximum number of students: 12
Duration: 2 months
Costs: 300.00 per month Total: 600.00
Total number of hours: 32
Schedule: Tues - Thurs 19:00 - 21:00

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 12

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

UpToDate Fashion Academy's Mission Statement: Uptodate Fashion Academy was established with the basic aim of developing a high quality educational project focused on specific and strongly sought-after branches of the fashion business. Since then, Uptodate has developed and specialized on markedly innovative sides of the fashion business, quickly building up a reputation as a distinguished, unique player in the Milan fashion scene and attracting an increasingly large international audience. The Academy's vision is to give untrained students the chance to turn into high qualified professionals thanks to intensive, full time programs steadily connected to the strongest demands of the current fashion business. Located in a two storey facility in the very heart of Milan, close to the major fashion streets of the city, Uptodate Fashion Academy relies upon a stunning location, internationally renowned teachers, a special and certified didactic method and a strong job placement service in order to provide students with the highest level of quality to study and learn fashion in Milan.

Year Founded: 2010