English for the Workplace

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Beginning September 2026

English for the Workplace: A 6-Week Online Course

Do you want to speak better English at work? This course is for you!

This is a special 6-week class for people working in the USA. You will learn important English words for your job. You will practice speaking, listening, and writing. After this course, you will be more confident at work.

How the Class Works

This class is online. It has two parts to help your busy schedule:

  • Study on Your Own: First, you will do 3 lessons on your computer or phone. You can watch videos and read at any time you want.
  • Practice Together: Next, you will join a live class on Google Meet. You will meet with your teacher and other students. You will practice speaking the English you learned.

What You Will Learn

In this 6-week class, you will learn how to:

  • Talk to your boss and coworkers.
  • Write clear work emails.
  • Understand instructions at your job.
  • Ask good questions.
  • Speak in work meetings.

Why Take This Course?

We know you work hard. This course is made for working adults. It is easy to use and fits into your week. You will learn real English that you can use at your job the very next day.

Are you ready to grow in your job?

Week 1: Getting Started on the Floor

Focus: Basic introductions, factory locations, and reading simple signage.

Lessons

Lesson 1 (Video): Welcome to the Plant. Lesson 2 (Video): Greetings & Small Talk. Lesson 3 (Video): Reading Factory Signs Lesson 4 (Live Class): Factory Tour Role play

Week 2: Safety First (PPE)

Focus: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and basic safety rules.

Lessons

Lesson 1 (Video): Your Safety Gear Lesson 2 (Video): "Must" and "Must Not". Lesson 3 (Video): Emailing a Request. Lesson 4 (Live Class): Safety Checks.

Week 3: Schedules and Attendance

Focus: Time, shifts, and communicating absences.

Lessons

Lesson 1 (Video): Reading the Schedule. Lesson 2 (Video): Calling in Sick or Late. Lesson 3 (Video): The Absence Email. Lesson 4 (Live Class): Managing Your Time.

Week 4: Following Instructions

Focus: Action verbs for manufacturing and asking for clarification.

Lessons

Lesson 1 (Video): Factory Action Verbs. Lesson 2 (Video): "Can you repeat that?" Lesson 3 (Video): Reading Work Orders. Lesson 4 (Live Class): The Assembly Line Game.

Week 5: Reporting Problems

Focus: Identifying when something is wrong and alerting the right people.

Lessons

Lesson 1 (Video): Describing Problems. Lesson 2 (Video): Warning Coworkers. Lesson 3 (Video): Writing a Maintenance Email. Lesson 4 (Live Class): Troubleshooting Role play.

Week 6: Teamwork and Review

Focus: Breakroom social interactions and course wrap-up.

Lessons

Lesson 1 (Video): Breakroom Conversations. Lesson 2 (Video): Greetings & Small Talk. Lesson 3 (Video): Email Review. Lesson 4 (Live Class): Final Shift.

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