English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level

Instructors: Paula Ross

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There are 6 modules in this course

The purpose of this course is to provide linguistic tools for effective interaction strategies in the professional context, according to what is established in the lower-intermediate level (B1) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Organizations from different sectors, such as agriculture, mining, industry, and hotels and tourism, require officials and administrators capable of using and applying English competitively in their work activities, to facilitate their interaction with English-speaking peers and thus position and consolidate themselves in the national and international markets. For this reason, by expanding your lexical and grammatical inventory in the English language, the professional value increases, increasing labor skills and, consequently, providing greater mobility in this regard. The course, which is self-instructional, uses videos and reading texts in order to contextualize recurring work situations. The lexical and syntactic forms reviewed in each module are presented through characters and avatars that are part of the course narrative. There are also content application exercises in response to the virtual teacher's expository capsules.

Welcome to English for Interactions in the Workplace! In this course, we will analyze the essential lexical-grammatical structures in the linguistic expression of effective interaction strategies, such as: work context, personal events, events and work habits in the workplace, at an intermediate level. Each module is divided into two lessons. Lesson 1 of each module contains a video of the English used in context, and then a Focus on Grammar and a Focus on Vocabulary. Lesson 2 contains a reading text, and then a Focus on Grammar and a Focus on Vocabulary. At the end of each module, you’ll find a Formative Test, a Module Test, a Glossary, and a Summary. Notice that each Module Test counts as 10% of your final grade. During the final week of the course, be sure to complete the Final Exam, which counts as 60% of your final grade. We’re glad to have you with us! Let’s get started! During this first week, take time to familiarize yourself with the contents of the entire course. You can begin working on Week 2 anytime you like.

What's included

1 video1 reading

The first part of this module is based on the topic "First job experience". The grammar structure that is analyzed here is the form and use of the past simple tense. Then, in the second part, we’ll be focusing on the ‘’Company History’’, examining some useful expressions to describe the history of a company. In terms of grammar, we’ll analyze the prepositions of time.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments

6 videosTotal 31 minutes

English in Context: Sofiá’s First Job3 minutesPreview module
1.1 Focus on Grammar: First job experience7 minutes
1.2 Focus on Vocabulary: First job experience6 minutes
Reading: South and Beyond: Our History3 minutes
2.1 Focus on Grammar: Company History5 minutes
2.2 Focus on Vocabulary: Company History5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Glossary10 minutes
Summary10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Formative Test 130 minutes
Module Test 160 minutes

The objective of the module is to apply relevant lexical-grammatical structures to describe emotions and their management in situations of pressure at work.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments

6 videosTotal 41 minutes

English in Context: Describing a bad job experience3 minutesPreview module
1.1 Focus on Grammar: Working under pressure10 minutes
1.2 Focus on Vocabulary: Working under pressure5 minutes
Reading: How to deal with stress3 minutes
2.1 Focus on Grammar: Working under pressure9 minutes
2.2 Focus on Vocabulary: Working under pressure9 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Glossary10 minutes
Summary10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Formative Test 230 minutes
Module Test 260 minutes

The module opens with a video showing a typical conversation between two colleagues at lunchtime. In this part, our attention is focused on the expressions used to describe different types of food and also on quantifiers, countable and uncountable nouns. The module continues with a text about shopping during the pandemic where more quantifiers are being presented. Also, in the second part we’ll be analyzing the expressions used when shopping.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments

6 videosTotal 39 minutes

English in Context: Conversation over lunch3 minutesPreview module
1.1 Focus on Grammar: Discussing Quantities8 minutes
1.2 Focus on Vocabulary: Discussing Quantities8 minutes
Reading: Shopping During the Pandemic3 minutes
2.1 Focus on Grammar: Discussing Quantities8 minutes
2.2 Focus on Vocabulary: Shopping During the Pandemic5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Glossary10 minutes
Summary10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Formative Test 330 minutes
Module Test 360 minutes

The topic of the module is sales and the way of improving them in a business. By watching the video at the beginning of this module and reading the text that opens the second part of the module, we’ll become familiar with various grammar structures, such as conditional clauses and forms to express future plans. In addition, we’ll be analyzing expressions to describe strategies used to improve the sales of a business.