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Learner Reviews & Feedback for English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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About the Course

In a professional environment, we’re often faced with the need to respond appropriately according to what the situation calls for, whether it be related to situations in daily life or the workplace. This course was designed to provide the worker with linguistic tools which will enable greater ease in basic communications in the workplace. This way, the student will be able to broaden their lexical and grammatical repertoire in English, thus increasing their professional value and skill, and contributing to not only professional but also social mobility. The methodology of self-guided instruction will allow the student to manage their own study time, so that they can integrate coursework with the daily demands of their professional life at a rhythm adequate for their own learning process. More importantly, the course is held online, distributed massively, and accessible anywhere in the world through Coursera. En el contexto laboral frecuentemente enfrentamos la necesidad de interactuar de manera adecuada según la situación comunicativa lo amerite, ya sea, reaccionando a situaciones de la vida cotidiana o bien en el lugar de trabajo. Este curso fue diseñado para proporcionar al trabajador herramientas lingüísticas que permitan facilitar interacciones básicas comunes en el lugar de trabajo. De este modo, el estudiante podrá ampliar su inventario léxico y gramatical en el idioma inglés, aumentando así su valor profesional y su competencia laboral, contribuyendo no solo movilidad laboral sino que también social. La metodología auto-instruccional permitirá al estudiante gestionar su propio tiempo de estudio y podrá compatibilizarlo con las exigencias diarias del trabajo, a un ritmo que se adecúe a su proceso de aprendizaje individual. Aún más importante, el curso se dicta en modalidad online, en formato masivo, accesible en distintos lugares del mundo a través de la web de Coursera. This course’s objective is that students be able to utilize basic-level grammatical and lexical structures (CFER level A2) which will enable basic interactions common to the workplace in English. Este curso tiene como objetivo que los alumnos sean capaces de emplear estructuras gramaticales y léxico propios del nivel básico (MCER A2) que permitan facilitar interacciones básicas que son comunes en el lugar del trabajo en inglés. Course contents / Contenidos del curso: Module 1: Everyday Language on the Job • Grammar: present simple to be affirmative, negative question structure, all persons. • Vocabulary: professions / nationalities. • Indefinite article: a/an. • Expressions used when introducing yourself. • Grammar: present simple (I, you, he/she/it, we -- affirmative & negative). • Vocabulary: work routine verbs. • Review of adverbs of frequency. • Times of the day: In the morning /in the afternoon/ at night. Module 2: Making Phone Calls • Grammar: present simple (I, you, he/she/it, we --- questions and short answers). • Vocabulary: telephoning expressions. • Grammar: making suggestions • Vocabulary: numbers/dates • Dates in British English and American English Module 3: Preparing for meeting • Grammar: Going To. • Vocabulary: Flash Review of Cardinal Numbers 1-60. • Telling time. • Grammar: There is / There are • Prepositions of place • Vocabulary: Places around town Module 4: Post-meeting etiquette • Grammar: Past Simple (To Be). • Use of Past Tense of go with good/bad. • Vocabulary: Descriptive Adjectives (it was ...). • Grammar: Past Simple (regular verbs) • Vocabulary: Correspondence Verbs (w. common phrasal verbs)...

Top reviews

MF

Feb 23, 2024

This course was good to me because i learned some skills such as listening, reading, and grammar. These skills will help in exams and other works also this course to enrich my knowledge in English.

HR

Oct 13, 2024

It was an amazing experience for me to complete this first course on Coursera. The courses are designed scientifically, and the platform's user interface is simple, intuitive, and user-friendly.

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By Elitsa P

Sep 23, 2020

This course was great! I am very content with the things I learned! The videos with the real people are the most interesting. They definitely help us to learn the things easier and faster. Many thanks to the participants and creators of this course! :-)

By Tsahvinncy K

Feb 25, 2024

I just developed a new love for English because of this course! After learning it, I even managed to teach what I learned from it to my 6-year-old kid and his understanding is brilliant! It a skill I will pass on to my next generation! Thanks Coursera!

By Juan C Y

Aug 20, 2023

Muy bueno para aprender conceptos básicos y tener una base inicial en este importante idioma, mas que un idioma es una herramienta de trabajo que debamos tratar de reforzar y manejar lo mas posible, a día de hoy agradezco a ver visto este curso Básico.

By Paula L V V

Oct 20, 2023

It was a really nice and enjoyable course. I had a pleasant time learning new vocabulary and important phrases to remember in the context of a work environment. I'll use what I learned wisely, thank you so much for the learning experience!

By Amin M

Oct 28, 2024

This was a great course because it helps with English and all its nuances and it is a very helpful course with improving my English reading, writing and comprehension skills. I enjoyed this course because it improved my English.

By Carolina L P

Jul 21, 2023

El Curso, superó mis expectativas. La metodología excelente, muy práctico y con la teoría suficiente para entender. Gracias por ayudarme a dar un paso más, hacia mi objetivo principal, que es escalar un peldaño en mi trabajo.

By Moutawakil M

Sep 17, 2024

It is a great pleasure for me to learn easily and fastly the language I have been searching for.Once again I want to appreciate all the members of team who created the opportunity to everyone to learn through this portal.

By Karla P

Oct 23, 2023

This is a great course for a person who wants to understand the most common situations at the office. You'll need to have some previous knowledge of the language to complete this, but the course itself is very intuitive.

By Miguel Á

Jul 27, 2023

Me pareció un curso totalmente interesante y atractivo. Se utilizó el material preciso para dar a conocer temáticas que en el mundo laboral son esenciales de conocer. Muchas gracias por su trabajo, realmente me gustó.

By Thanhthuy P

May 19, 2021

The course was really great for someone who didn't have a good background in English grammar like me. After the course, I have acquired basic knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Thank you very much!

By 240 S H

Jul 23, 2021

I appreciated this course really much. I didn't use much English during the pandemic so, my skill is a bit dull. This course strengthened my basics and made me want to study English again. Thanks a million!

By MD R

Apr 26, 2024

It's a fantastic course. I have learnt some of new things. But it is not mobile frindly, you should improve this for mobile app. Thank you so much Coursera for giving me the nice opportunity for everybody.

By Alda i L S

Jul 11, 2023

This course is very useful to learn and add formal vocabulary to common situations at daily work. Also, you can remember some key phrases if you have already studied english language before.

By Helen P C

Aug 1, 2023

Es un programa completo con una excelente metodología de aprendizaje del idioma. Aporta mucho a la forma de comprensión del inglés tanto escrito como visual utilizando ejercicios prácticos.

By Joshua O

Oct 11, 2024

Put a reminder to spanish speaker that they need to change the language of the website to english because the queations on the videos shows the same answers when the page is in spanish

By F. B

Sep 12, 2024

This was a great course. I like the structure very much, I liked the story followed by an assessment, so I could quickly see my progress in understanding, which was very satisfying.

By Claudia L M A

Oct 16, 2023

Thank you for your time. I enjoyed it. Thank you for all the effort to create this course that has a lot of examples and all exercises focused on real work situations.

By Blanka K

Sep 4, 2021

A great course and a great experience ... this time I really learned during the course. Everything step by step explained and repeated. Congratulations on this course.

By Norah M A

Sep 13, 2024

It is a very useful and wonderful course. I learned a lot and learned how to join my time and I knew how to learn the language in the correct way. Thanks to everyone.

By Anne K G

Nov 14, 2020

Excellent He allowed me to practice the pronunciation and put my knowledge to the test, he really underestimated me, thank you very much. I would like to continue.

By Sasiprapa C

Aug 8, 2024

I don't have money to buy a certificate. But I still want it You should have a free copy of this template for every person who completes the course. Thank you.

By Daniel E C B

Jan 23, 2024

Ningún curso de inglés he sentido que me haya ayudado a avanzar en el dominio del idioma, pero este es el primero que lo logra, siento que aprendí mucho.

By Armindo A P

Oct 19, 2024

It's a very interesting and interactive course. I don't speak English, but with this course I can already understand basic and intermediate concepts.

By ANA M D S

Sep 3, 2024

It was great, when I started I thought it was easy, well it's a little difficult ,but every time I learn more, it's easy to memorize each explanation

By Juan J D B

Feb 24, 2022

Un curso objetivo y consciso para recordar y reforzar los elementos básicos del inglés. Me ha ayudado mucho para preparar mi exámen de TOEFL.