Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine

by Tomorrow's Youth Organization
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine
Support Female Entrepreneurs in Palestine

Project Report | Apr 7, 2019
English for Business - Breaking Down Walls!

By Linda J. de Wit | International Internship Coordinator

Ruba presents her business idea to the class!
Ruba presents her business idea to the class!

Through the reports on GlobalGiving, Tomorrow’s Youth Organization keeps our supporters updated about what happens with the donations we receive. This is possible because of one basic tool that we share, so obvious and omnipresent that it might have become invisible: the English language. In an age of globalization, the importance of a common language that transcends borders is undeniable. English enables the communication that has created the global markets that built our modern world.

Aware of the importance English in the world of business and communication, the ambitious participants of TYO’s Entrepreneurship Program took part in a four-week Business English course between February and March 2019.

That in business there is no way around English is evidenced by the fact that the entrepreneurs had already come across many English terms during the preceding nine weeks of business courses in which they developed their business plans. Strategic framework, opportunity analysis, driving force - some of the entrepreneurs were familiar with the terminology, while others were completely new to it. Because of the varying levels, TYO decided to offer a beginner and an advanced level Business English class.

While the beginner level focused on giving participants the vocabulary and confidence to introduce themselves and their business idea in English, the advanced course implemented activities that aimed to also develop public speaking and critical thinking skills. Instructors pushed and encouraged participants to hold unscripted conversations, which challenged them to think quickly about relaying information in a concise manner. In addition, regular feedback on writing exercises was an important aspect of the course, as pre-assessments had shown that many participants struggled with writing clearly and without mistakes.

Many participants expressed enjoyment in activities that allowed them to be creative. One example of this was describing hypothetical ‘silly business ideas’ that would never work in the Palestinian context. The participants were then asked to swap their idea with someone else and pitch the other’s idea to the group. This activity worked on developing participants’ public speaking and persuasive communication skills, as well as their poker faces!

After the course had come to an end, post-assessments showed that almost all participants had made significant progress. Interestingly, whereas writing had previously been the weakest spot for many, this was now the area with the highest scores. The overall average scores went up from about 55% to an incredible 75%. We are so proud of our entrepreneurs!

Participants reported that they were more confident in speaking English after taking the course at TYO. One entrepreneur described that she had always felt that there was a wall between her and the language, which had now started to break down. TYO is so happy to be able to contribute to taking away obstacles to education and help fight unemployment. Knowledge of English can itself break down walls, build bridges, and open doors - to the world and to a bright future.

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Tomorrow's Youth Organization

Location: McLean, VA - USA
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Project Leader:
Suhad Jabi
Director, Tomorrow's Youth Organization
McLean , VA United States

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