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English for the Workplace

Neil McLaren, David Lewis, Michael Houten, Karen Waterston, Tina Pole, Neeraj Dhanani, Sally T, and Genevieve White

Finding a job Interviews Starting a job Working together Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at non-native English speakers who have studied English to at least pre-intermediate level (approximately A2 on the CEFR). You can use the hashtag #FLWorkplaceEnglish to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

What do you want from a job?
Talking about likes and dislikes
Talking about your job
Job advertisements
Applying for a job
Preparing for job interviews
The language of obligation
Talking about your skills and experience
Interview technique
Talking about job offers
Line management
Rules and regulations at work
Meeting new colleagues
Checking understanding
Team building activities
Making suggestions, agreeing and disagreeing

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Professional english for the workplace

According to learners, this course is a highly practical and well-structured resource for non-native English speakers aiming to improve their communication in professional settings. Students consistently highlight its effectiveness in preparing for job interviews and navigating initial workplace interactions. Many find it invaluable for building confidence in English-speaking work environments. While generally very positively received, some learners at higher intermediate levels found parts to be too basic, suggesting it's best suited for those at a pre-intermediate to intermediate level. A few also noted some dated content, though this did not diminish its overall utility for most.

Helps learners gain confidence in English communication.

"The role-playing exercises really built my confidence."

"I gained confidence in meetings and presentations."

"It gave me the confidence to apply for international roles."

Excellent guidance for job interviews and applications.

"This course was incredibly helpful for my job search. The interview techniques... built my confidence."

"The focus on job interviews and initial workplace interactions is a strong point."

"I felt much more prepared for job interviews after completing it."

Directly applicable for real-world workplace scenarios.

"The interview techniques and common phrases for the workplace were exactly what I needed."

"It really helped me understand workplace etiquette."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

Some parts of the course material feel a bit outdated.

"Some videos were a bit dated, but the core content remains valuable."

"It could benefit from updates to some of the video content, though."

"I felt some of the content was a bit outdated. For example, some of the job application advice felt a little generic."

Best suited for pre-intermediate to intermediate learners.

"For someone like me with an already strong intermediate level, some parts felt a bit too simple."

"I'm already at a B2 level, and I was looking for something that would push me further."

"It might be better for A2/B1 learners."

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