Learning English through Workplace Communication

General DescriptionText-types related to the workplaceWorkplace tasksPractical knowledge Language used in real life

Learning ObjectivesWhat will we learn?different types of workplace correspondencespoken and written English in the workplaceworkplace related textsdemonstration of language skills in simulated tasks

ContentThere are THREE different types of lesson:work-related reading and writing activitieswork-related listening and speaking activitiesOther activities: e.g. work-related vocabulary

1. Reading and writingbusiness memoslettersreportse-mailssales / promotional materialsmeeting agendameeting minutes

2. Listening and speakingtelephone enquiriesmaking and handling complaintssales presentationsjob interviews

3. Other activitiesWork-related vocabularyGeneral business knowledgeRole-play Business project

Classroom activitiesCollect cuttings from newspapers, magazines and websitesDiscuss duties of different company postsRole-play telephone dialoguesResearch a product and present on it

AssessmentWriting appropriate textsSpeaking in a suitable style for workplace purposes