Online English for Work course

What is the online English for Work course?

Do you struggle to perform confidently and effectively in English in work situations? The online English for Work course is aimed at people who need to use English in work contexts and want to get better at doing so.

The course is divided into 9 different independent modules. You can decide to study just one or up to nine modules at a B1 or a B2 level on the Common European Framework. You can choose to study the self-study version of the business English course (Essential version) or, if you also want to practise with a tutor, you can sign up for the Premium version.

What B1 English for Work modules are available?

Pick and choose from this list of practical business English modules to help you perform better and more confidently in English in the workplace at a B1 level.

Meetings (B1)

Learn how to schedule, manage and participate in meetings, and how to make a report about a meeting.

In this module you will learn how to schedule, manage and participate in meetings effectively in English at a B1 level. You will also learn how to make a report about a meeting in English.

Presenting your Work (B1)

Learn how to describe what your company or organisation does and give a guided tour of your workplace.

In this module you will learn how to describe what your company or organisation does in English and give a guided tour of your workplace.

Dealing with the Public (B1)

Improve your English language skills in a variety of situations when dealing with the public.

In this module you will develop essential language needed to communicate effectively in different situations when dealing with the public in English.

Writing (B1)

Improve your business vocabulary and practise essential writing skills in English.

In this module you will improve your business vocabulary for writing work-related texts and practise essential writing skills in English.

Telephoning (B1)

Learn essential language and practise making and receiving telephone calls at work.

In this module you will improve your confidence and accuracy when using essential language required for making and receiving telephone calls in English at work.

Banking and Finance (B1)

Learn essential language used in banking and the world of finance.

In this module you will learn and practise essential language in English used in banking and the world of finance.

Negotiating and Selling (B1)

Practise useful language for advertising and selling.

In this module you will develop and apply useful language used in English in the world of advertising and selling.

Travelling (B1)

Learn essential language you need to use when you travel on business.

In this module you will learn and practise essential language in English you need to use when you travel on business.

Applying for a Job (B1)

Learn and practise essential language used in the different stages of applying for a job.

In this module you will learn and practise essential language used in the different stages of applying for a job in English.

What B2 English for Work modules are available?

Communicating in English confidently and effectively at a B2 level in a work context can have a very positive impact on international relations. Pick and choose from this list of practical modules at a B2 level.

Meetings (B2)

Improve your ability to follow, participate in, and manage different types of meetings.

In this module you will improve your ability to follow, participate in, and manage different types of meetings confidently in English.

Making Presentations (B2)

Learn useful language and strategies, and practise essential skills for presenting products, services and organisations.

In this module you will develop and practise useful language and strategies for presenting products, services and organisations in English.

Dealing with the Public (B2)

Improve your English language skills in a variety of situations when dealing with the public.

In this module you will improve your ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in English in a variety of situations when dealing with the public.

Writing (B2)

Improve your writing skills in English by studying different writing conventions, text types and features of written language.

In this module you will improve your writing skills in English by studying and practising different writing conventions, text types and features of written language.

Telephoning (B2)

Learn about phone etiquette and ways of dealing with different types of phone calls.

In this module you will learn about phone etiquette and different ways of dealing with different types of phone calls effectively in English.

Banking and Finance (B2)

Learn and practise a variety of useful language and skills used in different banking and finance contexts.

In this module you will learn and practise useful language and skills which can be used in different banking and finance situations in English.

Negotiating and Selling (B2)

Improve your negotiating skills in English, and study useful language for the different stages of a negotiation.

In this module you will learn and use useful language in English for the different stages of a negotiation and a sales pitch.

Travelling (B2)

Learn to communicate effectively when you travel for work.

In this module you will learn to communicate effectively in English when you travel for work.

Applying for a Job (B2)

Learn and practise essential language and strategies used in the different stages of applying for a job.