Course: Towards better written and oral weather communication

There is often too much to tell for not enough attention and time. Therefore, one  of the key functions of journalism is to condense the available information to the  most important messages that can be transported to and received by the  readers, listeners and viewers. 

 As meteorologists or other professionals from the meteorology and climate sector we need to communicate most precisely and most concisely, sometimes also  nicely and entertaining, in any case understandable and in a usable way. This  course will teach concepts for texting and oral presentation of weather reports,  but also for approaches to good answers during media interviews.  

The course will offer conceptual models and repeated opportunities for practical  training in small groups.  

Content: 

• Language-independent rules for the preparation and presentation of  weather reports

• How to best text a weather forecast for written publication and for oral  presentation