Essential English for Workplace Communication — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 59m 📚 28 lessons

Essential English for Workplace Communication

Learn to confidently read, write, and speak English in professional settings, building a strong foundation for your career.

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About this course

Navigating the professional world requires clear and confident communication. This course provides the foundational English grammar and vocabulary you need to succeed in any workplace. By the end of this course, you will be able to understand and use common workplace English expressions, construct grammatically correct sentences for emails and discussions, and communicate effectively in various professional scenarios. What you'll learn: * Understand fundamental English grammar principles for clarity in professional settings. * Apply essential vocabulary and common phrases specific to the workplace. * Formulate grammatically correct and professional written communications, including emails and short reports. * Practice effective verbal communication strategies for common work interactions like meetings and introductions. * Identify and appropriately use formal and informal language across various professional scenarios. * Develop a strong foundation for confidently reading and interpreting professional documents. This course begins by establishing core grammatical concepts and then gradually introduces essential workplace vocabulary and common idioms. You will progress through practical exercises focused on real-world communication tasks, from crafting emails to participating in discussions. This course is designed for absolute beginners in English or those with basic English skills who wish to develop their proficiency specifically for professional environments. No prior knowledge of business English or advanced grammar is required. Start building your professional English communication skills today.

Course contents

6 modules · 28 lessons · 2h 59m

1 Grammar Foundations & Greetings
Establish core sentence structures and professional introductions.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Building Basic Sentences
    Learn the Subject-Verb-Object structure for clear communication.
    7 min
  2. The Present Simple at Work
    Use the present simple tense to describe daily office routines.
    7 min
  3. Asking Professional Questions
    Master 'Do/Does' and 'Wh-' questions for information gathering.
    6 min
  4. Formal vs. Informal Greetings
    Distinguish between 'Hello/Hi' and 'Dear/Hey' in different contexts.
    6 min
  5. The Perfect Introduction
    Introduce yourself and your role using professional sentence frames.
    7 min
2 Essential Workplace Vocabulary
Build a lexicon of common office terms and expressions.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Office Objects and Tools
    Identify common physical and digital tools used in the workplace.
    6 min
  2. Action Verbs for Productivity
    Learn verbs like 'coordinate', 'implement', and 'update' for tasks.
    6 min
  3. Describing Roles and Departments
    Vocabulary for explaining what you and your colleagues do.
    7 min
  4. Workplace Idioms: Part 1
    Understand common phrases like 'on the same page' and 'touch base'.
    6 min
  5. Workplace Idioms: Part 2
    Learn expressions like 'get the ball rolling' and 'back to the drawing board'.
    6 min
3 Writing Emails and Reports
Develop skills for clear and professional written correspondence.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The Anatomy of an Email
    Understand the standard structure of a professional email.
    7 min
  2. Opening and Closing Phrases
    Select appropriate phrases to start and end your messages.
    6 min
  3. Writing Effective Subject Lines
    Create concise subject lines that get your emails opened.
    6 min
  4. Drafting Short Reports
    Organize facts and data into a simple, readable report format.
    7 min
  5. Reporting Progress and Results
    Use specific grammar to describe completed tasks and outcomes.
    6 min
4 Verbal Communication & Meetings
Practice speaking skills for real-time office interactions.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Phrases for Active Participation
    Learn how to jump into a meeting and share your thoughts.
    7 min
  2. Asking for Clarification
    Politely ask colleagues to repeat or explain information.
    6 min
  3. Agreeing and Disagreeing
    Express your opinion professionally without causing conflict.
    6 min
  4. The Art of Small Talk
    Build rapport with colleagues during breaks or before meetings.
    6 min
  5. Handling Simple Requests
    Practice asking for help and responding to requests from others.
    7 min
5 Reading Professional Documents
Improve comprehension of common workplace texts.
4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Reading Schedules and Calendars
    Extract key dates and times from shared team calendars.
    6 min
  2. Understanding Internal Memos
    Identify the main message and call to action in company memos.
    6 min
  3. Interpreting Brief Instructions
    Follow step-by-step written guides for office tasks.
    7 min
  4. Scanning for Key Information
    Techniques to find specific data in long documents quickly.
    6 min
6 Professional Scenarios & Review
Apply all learned skills to realistic workplace situations.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. Choosing the Right Tone
    Practice switching between formal and informal styles based on the person.
    7 min
  2. The Team Sync Discussion
    Simulate a short verbal update in a group setting.
    7 min
  3. Writing a Status Update
    Combine email and report skills to update a manager.
    7 min
  4. Course Review and Next Steps
    Summarize key takeaways and plan for continued growth.
    5 min
Final project

The New Project Launch Simulation

You are starting a new project. You must introduce yourself to the new team via email, read a project brief to identify your tasks, and prepare a short verbal report for the first meeting.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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