“Technical writing is not at all technical. The simpler, the better. If it is too complex to understand, just rewrite.”
- Sheila Viesca, TalkShop

Friday, June 7, 2019

Technical Writing Workshop for National Poverty Commission




NATIONAL POVERTY COMMISSION
Technical Writing



Archel Lea Laurito, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
TalkShop rocks! I like the exercises. Ms. Sheila is very professional and accommodating. I now have a better view and understanding of how my memos should be done.

Banjo Gonzales, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
I learned everything about writing from the basic to the most complex techniques for effective communication. It seems that 2 days is not enough. I like all the techniques for technical writing.
TalkShop Consultant is excellent and bright. I gained confidence in writing.


Melinda Dizon, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
TalkShop’s  Technical Writing workshop is very helpful in our present tasks. The training materials are helpful, too. The training objectives were met. It will improve my proficiency.
Our Resource Speaker, Ms. Sheila Viesca, has mastery of the topics. I can now edit my own outputs using the tips she has provided.



Alexis Alfonso, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
This is the best training in communication, including relevant tips and tricks for memo writing. Ms. Sheila is a very professional Coach.

Marilou Velasco, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
Thank you, Ms. Sheila. I enjoyed your training. I give TalkShop 5 in every area. Excellent!

Tart Sahibul, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
Topic discussions are important to my current functions.
Ms. Sheila is an excellent Speaker.

Alimar Macasindil, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
I salute the Speaker, Ms. Sheila, for being good and impressive in delivering her thoughts. She’s knowledgeable. This workshop refreshed me about the basic rules in grammar.

Phoebe Ann Respicio, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
I learned much from TalkShop’s workshop. The Consultant is excellent in delivering the materials and introducing the technical communication frameworks.

Rosario San Juan, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
This is a great workshop with an excellent Speaker.

Jennifer Torio, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
Well-done workshop by TalkShop. The Consultant has the expertise of the subject-matter.
Gerlie Sallan, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
I got excellent learning with a great program and excellent Trainer.

John Vincent Millan, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
The Speaker is excellent. The workshop refreshes my knowledge in Technical Writing.



Chat Manangan, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
TalkShop Consultants is helpful and engages the participants.

Jennifer Macalinao, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
This workshop is very helpful. I learned a lot. This workshop is a great refresher to me. The program design is very effective. I like the exercises after each topic. Ms. Sheila is not boring and she was able to teach and facilitate all topics clearly.

Alicia Raymundo, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
I learned a lot. The pointers in grammar and memo writing were more helpful. The program design suits the need of the organization. I like memo writing the most
The Consultant shows competence in the field, a thorough grasp of technical writing. Maybe I will be more careful in writing memos assigned to me and more helpful when I am commenting or editing on others’.

Ma. Divina Munoz, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
In my job, there’s a lot of writing, but this is my weakest point. This Technical Writing workshop will help me a lot. I learned much and answer most of my questions in writing. The design is simple but all matters concern us are in its module.
The Consultant is an expert and aware of all the problem areas in writing. I can now conquer my hesitation in writing.

Phoebe Aimee Kalalang, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
The workshop reminded me of the basic rules in grammar as well as the new rules through time. The design was presented that participants could understand the topic in the simplest form.
TalkShop Consultant, Ms. Sheila is well-versed in her field.

Zaphyr Cyril Iral, Technical Writing WorkShop, National Poverty Commission
I am grateful to have attended this workshop. I’ve gained more in here than I did during all my English classes in College. I’ve learned so much from TalkShop, particularly in writing business letters, especially on whether the tone is appropriate.  The information was delivered in a way that is easy to retain.
Ms. Sheila is engaging and lively. Most notable is that she is an excellent listener.



Thursday, June 16, 2016

Bureau of Internal Revenue Testimonials



Bureau of Internal Revenue Testimonials for Technical Writing WorkShop at TalkShop 

BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE TESTIMONIALS
Technical Writing WWW.TALKSHOP.PH 
January 21-22, 2016

Evangeline Capili, RO 1V

The TalkShop program design is very interesting. I like memo making and reporting the most.
Ms. Sheila Viesca is a good Communicator. The workshop has improved my communication skills.


CecilleAsilo, RO1 Assistant

The two-day workshop did not only refresh my English communication but it also enhanced and added information. The TalkShop Consultant, Ms. Sheila Viesca is smart and approachable.

Renato Ignacio, RO111   


The TalkShop workshop has widened my perspective. The program design is very informative that enhances my communication skills. Ms. Sheila Viesca’s know-how is excellent.

TeresitaLumaya, CAS GS


The TalkShop workshop is very well-conducted. I hope more training like this will be facilitated.
The program design is excellent with an excellent Consultant, Ms. Sheila Viesca.

Andy Matias, Chief- Assessment Section

I had a great time attending and participating in this workshop. This is another experience in learning, relearning, and unleashing. I rated every area Excellent.

Fernando Gonzales, RO11 Assessment

The program design is excellent. I like making memos and letters.
The TalkShop Facilitator, Ms. Sheila Viesca is an excellent and a beautiful Speaker. She knows her subject.Now I am more aware of using proper words and avoiding redundancies.

Gerardo Utanes, RO

The workshop is well-done with an excellent Trainer, Ms. Sheila Viesca.
More power to TalkShop team!

SamiloCortuna, RO1 

Everything about the TalkShop workshop is excellent.
Thank you Ms. Sheila Viesca


Marl Leo Vilar, RO1

I’ve learned so much from this seminar. My knowledge of technical Writing was refreshed. Some confusing words/expressions are now clear to me.TalkShop program is properly designed. I like the preposition part.

The Consultant, Ms. Sheila Viesca is knowledgeable in all the topics. Her skills in the English Language are close to perfection.

Nora Halamani, Group Supervisor

I learned much from TalkShop workshop. The program design is excellent with an excellent Speaker, Ms. Sheila Viesca.

Menchie Grace Regis, RO1

Thank you for the comprehensive review in English and Technical Writing. I look forward to more training from TalkShop on Leadership and Speech Eloquence.
Ms. Sheila Viesca, the Trainer, is very smart.
As a public servant, I am reminded to be calm and diplomatic while writing to taxpayers.


Rosario Villaflor, RO11
Everything about TalkShop is well-done and perfectly delivered.
I like letter writing the most. The workshop has improved my grammar.

Mae Llantade, RO11

I was quite surprised that there are programs like this. It’s a lot helpful. The program design is an advancement and reorientation.
Ms. Sheila Viesca, TalkShop Consultant is very fluent and prepared.
The workshop has added to my confidence.

VilmaCoronan, Group Supervisor

I learned a lot. I like the grammar part, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions.
Ms. Sheila Viesca is very good.
TalkShop workshop has given me more confidence.

Thelma Concepcion Fetalvero

I learned a lot from TalkShop workshop. The program was designed according to the time span given and it was able to cover the most important part.
The workshop Consultant is great.There are obsolete, redundant, and unnecessary words that I used in my memos and I have learned to correct them.

Edna Ortalla

I have enhanced my communication skills and grammar. The program design is very informative. Ms. Sheila Viesca is an excellent Speaker.


Ethel Evangelista, RO

The workshop is well-done with good design. I rated Ms. Viesca, the TalkShop Consultant Excellent.
I have learned so much from her.  She is such a wonderful trainer!
I hope all BIR trainers are as effective as she is.



Benilda Sanchez, RO

I learned a lot from TalkShop workshop. As I grow older, I tend to forget what I learned from my elementary and high school days about grammar. The workshop has refreshed my memory.
The program presented is just right for me and I was refreshed especially in writing letters and making memos.Ma’am Sheila Viesca is a smart and knowledgeable Speaker.
Now I became confident in writing.


Gemma Bautista, RO11

The seminar has broadened my experience. Every topic is interesting and informative.
Ms. Sheila Viesca, TalkShop Consultant is a successful Trainer. I’ve become a better person because of her discussions.  And to think this is Technical Writing! I look forward to attending more TalkShop training.


Dean’s Guinto, RO2

I learned a lot. The program design is good. I like memo writing and grammar the most.
Ms. Sheila Viesca knows what she’s teaching.


Edwin Pechon, RO

The topics are very enlightening and the things learned will be used in my future endeavor.
It is a well-designed program.The TalkShop Trainer is very good and articulate. She is a master in her field.This workshop has motivated me to be a better communicator.


Luz Magdalena Batica, OIC Chief, Assessment Section

This is a realization that there is so much more to learn. English is a complicated subject and perfection is not an easy task. Everything is excellent from the learning to the design and to the Consultant.

TalkShop workshop is a very partner.  Kudos to Ms. Sheila Viesca as the perfect teacher!.


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Thursday, August 28, 2014

The Prose of Technical Writing

There is growing interest in technical writing now that businesses and organizations are expected to regularly churn out business reports, science and academic papers, abstracts, manuals, how-to guides, and marketing materials. Technical writing adopts a clear-cut approach. It is brief, precise and concise. The writer should articulate his message to suit his audience and purpose. The challenge is to be direct to the point, while sounding approachable to connect with the audience.


Sheila Viesca remarks, “Prose is most important. There is no room for jargon, non-standard words, slang expressions that may be permissible in creative writing.” She shares common errors in word choices and phrases to guide writers:


1. WELL and GOOD

Use the adverb “well” to describe an action

ex. You are looking well

Use the adjective “Good” to describe a noun

ex. She is good-looking

2. ETC means others things. Do not use it to refer to people. Since it is not precise, it is better to substitute with “and so on.”

3. BOTTOMLINE is overused. “Outcome” is a better choice.

4. ANYWAYS is archaic. Use the correct forms, “anyway,” and “anywhere.”

5. EACH AND EVERY as a phrase is wordy. Choose one.

6. It’s me.” “That’s her.” This informal use has become acceptable today. The rule is that personal pronouns after a verb take the nominative case ( I, she, he, we they): “It’s I”, “That’s he,” “ Maria is younger than she.”

7. Avoid wordy phrases like “in such as,” “in the event,” “in reality,” “in case of.”

“Prose is architecture, not interior decoration.” -Ernest Hemingway


TalkShop, the only ISO-certified training facility conductsinteractive Technical Writing public seminars. Upgrade your writing skills to professional standards that apply to our times.

www.talkshop.ph (632) 8945588 Technical Writing, Newsletter Writing, Critical Thinking, Grammar Mastery

Friday, July 25, 2014

Friday, June 20, 2014

TalkShop Leads The Way


TalkShop is the best English communication school in the Philippines. It is the leading consultancy and training institute for personal effectiveness, corporate protocol, and management communication.
The country’s pioneer in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), TalkShop is the developer of Integrated Language Teaching (ILT) and is accredited by the International English Education Research Association and Civil Service Commission. It also received its ISO certification in 2012.
TalkShop’s client roster includes private organizations, government groups, multinational corporations, and individuals who seek professional advancement and personal growth. It was founded by Sheila Viesca in 2000.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

10 Tips for Writing

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