SIETAR USA Webinar Series
Dedicated to providing continuing professional education opportunities, the Webinar Series from SIETAR USA features leading practitioners working in key areas of intercultural and DEIB theory and practice.
The depth and diversity of the webinars is designed to grow your knowledge base and to provide a positive impact on your work in the ever-evolving professional landscape. The Webinar Series is just one example of SIETAR USA’s commitment to support transformational growth and intercultural understanding through professional interchange with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and social justice.
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WEBINAR:
'Reaching Out to Speakers of Limited English: How to Do It and Why It Matters'
June 14, 2023 - 11:30 am-1:00 pm (US Eastern)
Your Presenter:
Craig Storti, Intercultural/DEI Communication Specialist
Have you ever hesitated to initiate communication with someone with limited English skills? Such interactions can be stressful and feel clumsy. You might be tempted to avoid the situation altogether. However, avoidance is not an option for people in public-facing positions, nor for you as a welcoming community member. In this session Craig Storti sets the context for the interactions and then will share practical, immediately actionable tips for how to more effectively communicate across this linguistic barrier. You will be surprised with what he has come up with (or maybe not!) You can expect and look forward to Craig’s clever solutions to those sticky Intercultural/DEI situations.
And, if you don’t regularly work with limited English speakers, don’t worry: Craig’s tips apply to any situation where one speaker has limited skill in the language of communication!
About Your Presenter
Craig Storti
Craig Storti has been a major contributor to the Intercultural/DEI field through his numerous books on intercultural communication, cross-cultural adaptation and programs for building intercultural skills and competence. Beginning as a Peace Corps volunteer, he has dedicated over 30 years to writing, program design and consulting in both the private and public sector. His latest book is Sorry, No English: 50 Tips to Improve your Communication with Speakers of Limited English.
More info on future webinars coming soon!
Want to present in the Webinar Series?
The SIETAR USA Webinar Team is always on the lookout for new and different presentations that will appeal to practitioners in intercultural relations, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, social justice, and more.
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