ProTalk English

International Online English Speaking Club launches on 16 of February, 2026

This is our 3rd generation of Online English Speaking Club which was initiated with the support of the academicians and students from Taras Shevcnenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine) and continued its work embracing participants from Turkiye, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Bolivia and other countries.

ProTalk English — From Basic Fluency to Professional Mastery

The Aim of ProTalk English

The primary objective of ProTalk English is to empower university students professionals to communicate confidently, with language and idea precision, providing a professional  impact on the audience, partners, colleagues.

Key Goals:

  • Professional Precision: To move beyond general English and master the specific professional vocabulary required for high-stakes environments.

  • Diplomacy: To equip participants with the cultural intelligence and negotiation skills needed for international diplomacy and cross-border partnerships.

  • Operational Fluency: To eliminate hesitation gaps and ensure that communication is efficient, clear, and authoritative during international academic and commercial collaborations.

  • Global Connectivity: To act as a communicative bridge for developing professional relations internationally, exploring collaborative opportunities enhancing intercultural outlook and operating seamlessly within globalized professional ecosystems.

Program Structure & Methodology

Component Description
Duration 12 Weeks With Weekly Online Interactive Sessions
Target Audience University Students & Professionals (Humanities/Social Sciences/Admin)
Outcome ProTalk Certification and a personalized Professional Communication Portfolio
Applied Context

The sessions are driven by real cases, studies in business and education, best practices and experiences

 

Our Participants About Their Experience At Our Programs

The session was great fun, it was run in a friendly atmosphere, in a professional and at the same time relaxed way.
I had a chance to get to know people of different cultures, who speak English with different accents and at different levels. This is always a great plus of such international multilevel groups to train your understanding of different versions of English and make yourself understood.
I enjoyed our group activities a lot, the opportunity to work with different partners and exchange our perspectives, to reflect on some business issues to do with my country, which I normally don’t do in my everyday life.
We also had a good laugh over a possible prospective cooperation option in business.

Dr. Svetlana Danilina

Dr. Svetlana DanilinaTaras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)

ProTalk English: 12-Week Professional Mastery Syllabus

Phase 1: Professional Identity & Precision (Weeks 1-3)

Focus: Establishing authority and clarity in personal communication.

  • Week 1: The Art of the Professional Introduction. Mastering the “Elevator Pitch” for humanitarian and academic contexts; defining your professional value proposition.

  • Week 2: Lexical Precision in Humanitarian Discourse. Moving beyond “general” words; using high-impact verbs and nouns to describe projects, social impact, and educational goals.

  • Week 3: The Authoritative Voice. Techniques for eliminating “filler words” and hesitation gaps; mastering sentence stress to convey confidence.

Phase 2: Operational Fluency & Collaboration (Weeks 4-6)

Focus: Managing professional interactions and information flow.

  • Week 4: Mastering Professional Meetings. Leading and participating in hybrid/online meetings; agenda setting, interrupting politely, and summarizing action points.

  • Week 5: Written Impact: Digital & Formal Correspondence. Crafting high-stakes emails, proposals, and project briefs that get responses.

  • Week 6: Presentation Skills for Humanitarians. Structuring complex ideas into simple, persuasive narratives; using data and “human stories” to influence audiences.

Phase 3: Diplomacy & Cross-Border Partnerships (Weeks 7-9)

Focus: Negotiating and managing intercultural relations.

  • Week 7: Intercultural Intelligence (CQ) in Practice. Understanding high-context vs. low-context communication; adapting your English style for global partners (e.g., EU vs. Central Asia).

  • Week 8: The Language of Negotiation. Exploring win-win scenarios; phrasing requests, handling objections, and reaching “The Art of the Deal” in academic/commercial partnerships.

  • Week 9: Conflict Resolution & Soft Power. Using “hedging” and diplomatic language to navigate disagreements without damaging professional relationships.

Phase 4: Global Connectivity & Ecosystems (Weeks 10-12)

Focus: Strategic networking and future-proofing.

  • Week 10: Building International Professional Networks. Strategic LinkedIn networking; mastering the “cold outreach” and maintaining long-term collaborative ties.

  • Week 11: Professional Ethics & Global Values. Discussing sustainability, ESG, and ethics in a globalized professional ecosystem.

  • Week 12: Capstone Project: The Collaborative Proposal. Final simulation—presenting a cross-border partnership project to a panel, applying all precision and diplomacy skills.

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