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English for the Workplace

Master professional vocabulary and communication for career success.

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About this course

Elevate your professional English with essential vocabulary and communication strategies. This course focuses on building your confidence to discuss workplace scenarios, negotiate effectively, and present ideas clearly in English. Transform your career by mastering the language of business. You will gain the fluency to navigate professional environments, build stronger relationships with colleagues and clients, and advance your opportunities. What you'll learn: - Understand and use key professional vocabulary for common workplace situations. - Apply idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs to sound more natural and fluent. - Practice constructing clear and persuasive arguments for meetings and discussions. - Develop strategies for effective communication in professional settings. - Learn to articulate your ideas and contributions with confidence. - Explore modern communication etiquette for diverse professional contexts. This text-based course guides you through foundational English concepts for the workplace, from essential terminology to advanced communication techniques. It provides a structured approach to improving your professional language skills. This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in professional English. All you need is a commitment to learning. Start speaking the language of your career goals today.

Course contents

6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h

1 Foundations of Professional Presence
Master basic workplace vocabulary and relationship-building etiquette. 6 lessons · 38 min
  1. Welcome to Professional English
    Understanding the difference between casual and professional English.    6 min
  2. Essential Office Vocabulary
    Learning common nouns and verbs used in daily office life.    6 min
  3. Greetings and Introductions
    How to introduce yourself and others professionally.    6 min
  4. The Workplace Environment
    Vocabulary for navigating physical and virtual office spaces.    6 min
  5. Connecting with Colleagues
    Small talk strategies to build internal relationships.    7 min
  6. Professionalism with Clients
    Language for making a great first impression on clients.    7 min
2 Sounding Natural: Idioms & Phrasal Verbs
Use common business expressions to sound more fluent and natural. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Workplace Phrasal Verbs: Part 1
    Common phrasal verbs for starting and finishing tasks.    6 min
  2. Workplace Phrasal Verbs: Part 2
    Phrasal verbs for communication and meetings.    6 min
  3. Essential Business Idioms
    Understanding common metaphors used in business contexts.    6 min
  4. Idioms for Success and Challenges
    Expressions to describe project progress and hurdles.    6 min
  5. Fluency Fillers
    Using natural transitions to keep the conversation flowing.    6 min
3 Meetings and Contributions
Gain the confidence to participate actively and share ideas in meetings. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. The Language of Meetings
    Key terminology for agendas, minutes, and participation.    6 min
  2. Articulating Ideas Clearly
    Structuring a short statement to explain a concept.    6 min
  3. Highlighting Your Contributions
    Confidently describing your work and achievements.    6 min
  4. Asking Clarifying Questions
    Polite ways to ensure you understand the discussion.    6 min
  5. Active Listening in Meetings
    Phrases to show you are engaged and following the logic.    6 min
4 Persuasion and Presentation
Learn to structure arguments and present ideas persuasively. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Structuring a Clear Argument
    Using the 'Point-Reason-Example' framework.    6 min
  2. The Power of Persuasive Language
    Using 'softeners' and 'boosters' to influence others.    6 min
  3. Agreeing and Disagreeing
    Professional ways to voice a different opinion.    6 min
  4. Using Data to Support Ideas
    Simple phrases for presenting facts and figures.    6 min
  5. Presenting Ideas with Confidence
    Basic signposting for short workplace presentations.    6 min
5 Negotiation and Etiquette
Navigate complex professional scenarios and diverse contexts. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Intro to Negotiation Vocabulary
    Terms like 'compromise', 'trade-off', and 'win-win'.    6 min
  2. Negotiation Strategies
    Basic communication tactics for reaching an agreement.    6 min
  3. Handling Difficult Conversations
    Staying professional when things get tense.    6 min
  4. Modern Digital Etiquette
    Professionalism in emails, chats, and video calls.    6 min
  5. Global Workplace Contexts
    Adapting your communication for diverse cultural settings.    6 min
6 Career Advancement
Apply language skills to personal career goals and growth. 4 lessons · 22 min
  1. Articulating Your Career Goals
    Talking about your future in the company.    6 min
  2. Professional Development Talk
    Asking for feedback and learning opportunities.    6 min
  3. Course Review: Key Terms
    Consolidating the most important vocabulary from the course.    5 min
  4. Final Project Briefing
    Preparing for the workplace simulation task.    5 min
Final project

The Workplace Simulation

You will prepare and record (or write) a 3-part simulation: 1) A professional self-introduction, 2) A proposal for a new idea using persuasive language, and 3) A short email following up on a meeting using professional etiquette.

What you'll get

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  • ⚡ Short & focused
    3h of practical content

Certificate of completion

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
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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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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