Course Introduction

In this course, we will share traditional, fundamental yet practical etiquette tips that you can easily learn and apply in your daily life. It is perfect for people who want to brush up on their manners, improve communication skills, or intend to progress at work. Many people consider this programme as part of their personal development. This course has in-depth knowledge of how the British socialize and why the British have become the leader in etiquette. The course includes 20 videos, 20 PDF reading materials, some quizzes, exercises, and an etiquette eBook to enhance your understanding. It is important to follow the instruction, take notes, read, and do exercises. However, as this is a self-paced course, you can start and learn anywhere anytime to suit your lifestyle. This is a foundation course that leads to more advanced courses - Business Etiquette and International Protocol, Train the Trainer Programme, etc. Please contact us: [email protected] when you have questions. You can also book an appointment with our teachers to have a live chat on social media.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

  • 2

    Lesson 1 Why British Etiquette

    • The Beauty of British Etiquette

  • 3

    Lesson 2 Elegance Is an Attitude

    • Etiquette and Manners, Attitude and Elegance
  • 4

    Lesson 3 How to Make a Good First Impression

    • How to Make a Good First Impression

  • 5

    Lesson 4 Basic Social Etiquette - An Extension of First Impression

    • Basic Social Etiquette - An Extension of the First Impression

  • 6

    Lesson 5 Style Guide for the British Social Season

    • The British Social Season 1 - Style Guide

  • 7

    Lesson 6 Style Guide and Etiquette for Royal Ascot

    • The British Social Season 2 - Royal Ascot

  • 8

    Lesson 7 What Makes a Lady

    • What Makes a Lady

  • 9

    Lesson 8 What Makes a Gentleman

    • What Makes a Gentleman
  • 10

    Lesson 9 Social Networking Made Easy

    • Social Networking Skills

  • 11

    Lesson 10 Dining Etiquette (1) - Fine Dining and Private Dinner

    • Dining Etiquette 1 - Fine Dining and Private Dinner

  • 12

    Lesson 11 Dining Etiquette (2) - Wine Basics and Etiquette

    • Dining Etiquette 2 - Wine Basics and Etiquette

  • 13

    Lesson 12 Dining Etiquette (3) - Fine Dining Etiquette

    • Dining Etiquette (3) - Fine Dining Etiquette

  • 14

    Lesson 13 Dining Etiquette (4) - Fine Dining Etiquette

    • Fine Dining Etiquette (4)

  • 15

    Lesson 14 Dining Etiquette (5) - Fine Dining Etiquette

    • Dining Etiquette (5) - Fine Dining Etiquette

  • 16

    Lesson 15 Dining Etiquette (6) - Fine Dining Etiquette

    • Dining Etiquette (6) - Fine Dining Etiquette and Table Manners

  • 17

    Lesson 16 Dining Etiquette (7) - Fine Dining Etiquette and Table Manners

    • Dining Etiquette (7) - Fine Dining Etiquette and Table Manners

  • 18

    Lesson 17 Tea Etiquette

    • Traditional English Afternoon Tea Etiquette (1)

  • 19

    Lesson 18 Traditional English Afternoon Tea Etiquette

    • Traditional English Afternoon Tea (2)

  • 20

    Lesson 19 The British Tea Culture

    • The British Tea Culture

  • 21

    Lesson 20 How to greet the Royals + the Embassy Ball

    • How to greet the Roylas + the Embassy Ball

  • 22

    Etiquette eBook, Review Questions, Quiz, Feedback Form

    • eBook, Review Questions, Quiz, Feedback Form

    • Feedback Form

Instructors

Senior Instructor

Emilia Ellen

Emilia has extensive experience in teaching British etiquette, image, graceful deportment and communication skills. As a professional actress and a voice-over artist she incorporates her acting skills and training into her etiquette consulting and teaching. Students benefit from her in-depth knowledge of body language and public speaking skills. She champions kindness and elegance as the fundamental principles of good manners Emilia has been teaching etiquette and protocol in the UK, as well as internationally in Asia and most recently in the Middle East. She also develops and delivers in-house training and coaching programmes for business professionals, teams and executives. Emilia is a member of the Association for Coaching (UK) and the London Association of Etiquette Consultants. She holds a Master's Professional certification in etiquette consulting.

Programme Director

Jacky Ziki

We have a team of teachers with Jacky as the programme director. Jacky has 30+ years of working experience (China, Hong Kong and the UK) and became a trainer in 1995. He went to the UK in 2000 and got his Master's degree, an MBA from Oxford Brookes University in 2001. He founded the Kensington school of Etiquette and Manners with other British teachers in 2008. Since then he has developed and presented a full range of programmes on etiquette and manners. He also gives protocol presentations to many companies and overseas governments. Jacky Ziki's Education and Qualifications: MBA of Oxford Brookes University, Certificate in Int'l Business & Diplomatic Protocol, Europrotocol School, Career College Etiquette Consultant Master Certification, Certificate of Male Grooming & Makeup, London Makeup School, Member of UK Association for Coaching, Member of London Association of Etiquette Consultants, Member of UK Guild of Beauty Therapists.

FAQ

  • How long do I need to finish the course?

    This is a self-paced course so once subsrcribed, you can start and finish anytime to suit your lifestyle. You have unlimited access to the course.

  • What result can I achieve after finishing the course?

    Well, you can achieve a better result in all things you do, become more confident, charming and elegant, and a better communicator. But first is to have a right attitude. Meanwhile, you need to practise good manners in your daily life.

  • How do I use the study materials?

    The lessons are arranged in a logical order so we suggest that you follow the order. Meanwhile, there are readings for you to download and read, this is to enhance your understanding of the topics.

  • Will I get a certificate?

    Yes, you will. You can download a certificate after you have finished watching all the videos. Log in to your account, click on My Account and then on the left you will see Certificates. The certificate has the logo and name of our school.

  • What if I have questions?

    You can email your questions to: [email protected]. We can also arrange a chat via social media, such as Whatsapp, Line, SKype or Microsoft Teams.

  • Do you have advanced courses? Do you offer discount for return students?

    Yes, we do. There are Business Etiquette & International Protocol, Train the Trainer. You can also view All Courses in top right of this page. Once you have finished this course, please email us [email protected] for a discount ticket for other courses.

Social proof: testimonials

The Best Manners Course

Hannah Judd

Best manners course I’ve ever watched. Even my young children liked it and started practicing proper eating techniques. The content is incredible. Very well done!

Good Teaching & Useful Tips

Lilian Young, UK

The course is very comprehensive. It really shows the beauty of the British Etiquette, and everyone can become elegant if she/he has the right attitude. Much appreciated, very good knowledge indeed.

Love it !!

Michaela Thompson

Love it!!

Makes Me Want to Visit the UK

Aika Kato, Japan

I really liked it. You will have the manners of a lady if you learn and practise. It has made me want to visit the UK. Thank you.

Would Happily Recommend

Danny Chan, Hong Kong

I didn't expect this course to be so informative and practical. It is an eye-opening learning journey. I can apply so many etiquette tips in my marketing work and customer service. Great course, will surely recommend to my friends.

Learn with My Children

Meng li Wong, UK

So glad I have chosen British Etiquette to learn with my children. It also reminds me of some of the etiquettes we have forgotten and is refresh course and additional other Etiquette to our daily life. We need not be in a high class place to be high etiquette person. I just hope that etiquettes have to be as a national lesson to teach children now to be learn how to be mannerism , gentlemen and lady like, speak properly, used proper etiquette in daily life. For example , a simple hand shake represent how a person character and manners. Hope Ziqi and Team all the best.

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