English in the Workplace - Course Outline: (One Week / 15 hours)
Day 1: Introductions & Everyday Work Communication
- Language focus: Small talk, introducing yourself and your role
- Task: Simulated workplace conversations
- Cultural tips: Greetings and etiquette in international settings
Day 2: Email Writing & Professional Correspondence
- Language focus: Formal and neutral tone, structure, common expressions
- Task: Writing and reviewing real-life email examples
- Grammar: Politeness strategies and modal verbs
Day 3: Meetings & Teamwork Language
- Language focus: Expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, clarifying
- Task: Role-play a team meeting with collaborative decision-making
- Vocabulary: Meeting-related terms and functional phrases
Day 4: Presentations & Public Speaking Skills
- Language focus: Structuring a short talk, linking ideas, signposting
- Task: Prepare and deliver a short professional presentation
- Pronunciation and delivery tips
Day 5: Problem Solving & Workplace Scenarios
- Language focus: Explaining problems, suggesting solutions
- Task: Group work on workplace case studies (e.g., scheduling conflict, miscommunication)
- Wrap-up: Peer feedback and reflection
Additional Information
📍 Location: Delfin English School
🆔 OID Number: E10127118
🆔 PIC Number: 902490232
📅 Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
⏱ Hours: 15 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
🎓 Target Audience: Primary, secondary, and vocational school teachers
📚 Minimum Language Level: B1
👥 Minimum Group Size: 8 participants
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