Learning English through Workplace Communication
General Description Text-types related to the workplace Workplace tasks Practical knowledge Language used in real life
Learning Objectives What will we learn? different types of workplace correspondence spoken and written English in the workplace workplace related texts demonstration of language skills in simulated tasks
Content There are THREE different types of lesson: work-related reading and writing activities work-related listening and speaking activities Other activities: e.g. work-related vocabulary
1. Reading and writing business memos letters reports e-mails sales / promotional materials meeting agenda meeting minutes
2. Listening and speaking telephone enquiries making and handling complaints sales presentations job interviews
3. Other activities Work-related vocabulary General business knowledge Role-play Business project
Classroom activities Collect cuttings from newspapers, magazines and websites Discuss duties of different company posts Role-play telephone dialogues Research a product and present on it
Assessment Writing appropriate texts Speaking in a suitable style for workplace purposes