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English Courses
Comprehensive Job–Related English
This comprehensive six-month English language program develops the practical communication skills required to perform confidently across diverse professional roles and workplace situations. Participants progressively strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing, while applying grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to realistic business tasks. The course integrates everyday professional interaction, written correspondence, meetings, presentations, customer service, technical and administrative communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Learning activities and performance assessments are adapted to participants’ starting proficiency and occupational contexts.
Next group
2026 & 2027
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- Duration
- 6 months
- Group rate
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Course overview
This comprehensive six-month English language program develops the practical communication skills required to perform confidently across diverse professional roles and workplace situations. Participants progressively strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing, while applying grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to realistic business tasks. The course integrates everyday professional interaction, written correspondence, meetings, presentations, customer service, technical and administrative communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Learning activities and performance assessments are adapted to participants’ starting proficiency and occupational contexts.
Training methodology
Instructor-led interactive lessons; diagnostic placement and individualized learning goals; workplace dialogues and role-plays; vocabulary and grammar workshops; guided listening and reading; email, report and document-writing practice; meeting and presentation simulations; peer feedback; pronunciation coaching; sector-relevant case studies; digital learning tasks; periodic progress checks and integrated performance assessments.
Target competencies
- Functional workplace fluency and intelligible pronunciation.
- Accurate grammar and role-relevant professional vocabulary.
- Active listening, clarification and confident interpersonal communication.
- Clear professional writing and document comprehension.
- Effective participation in meetings, calls and presentations.
- Customer and stakeholder communication across routine and challenging situations.
- Cross-cultural communication, collaboration and independent language development.
Course objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Communicate accurately and confidently in common workplace interactions and job-specific situations.
- Understand workplace conversations, instructions, meetings and relevant spoken information.
- Read, interpret and summarize emails, policies, procedures, reports and technical or administrative texts.
- Write clear emails, messages, reports and other routine business documents using appropriate tone.
- Participate constructively in meetings, telephone calls, discussions and professional presentations.
- Explain tasks, processes, problems and recommendations using relevant vocabulary and grammatical structures.
- Handle customer enquiries, workplace misunderstandings and difficult conversations professionally.
- Demonstrate measurable improvement through practical assessments and a personalized development plan.
Course outline
Module 1
Language Assessment and Professional Learning Goals
- Initial diagnostic evaluation of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Individual language needs analysis by job function and responsibilities
- Personal learning objectives, proficiency milestones and practice routines
- Strategies for self-monitoring and sustained improvement
Module 2
Core Workplace Vocabulary and Expressions
- Common job roles, departments, responsibilities and reporting lines
- High-frequency workplace verbs, nouns and functional phrases
- Formal and informal register in professional environments
- Word families, collocations and terminology-building techniques
Module 3
Essential Grammar for Professional Accuracy
- Sentence structure, word order and agreement
- Present, past and future forms for workplace communication
- Questions, negatives, articles, prepositions and connectors
- Common grammatical errors and self-correction strategies
Module 4
Professional Pronunciation and Intelligibility
- English sounds, word stress and sentence rhythm
- Connected speech and recognizing spoken variations
- Pronunciation of numbers, dates, names and technical terms
- Intonation for politeness, clarity and confidence
Module 5
Everyday Workplace Conversations
- Greetings, introductions and professional small talk
- Explaining duties, schedules and current work activities
- Asking for assistance and offering support
- Maintaining and closing productive conversations
Module 6
Active Listening in Professional Settings
- Listening for purpose, key facts and supporting details
- Recognizing requests, instructions and priorities
- Note-taking and confirming important information
- Clarifying unfamiliar vocabulary and different accents
Module 7
Asking Questions and Clarifying Information
- Open, closed and follow-up questions
- Checking understanding and paraphrasing instructions
- Polite requests for repetition, examples and confirmation
- Avoiding misunderstandings and communicating uncertainty
Module 8
Describing People, Roles and Organizations
- Explaining company structure and departmental functions
- Describing qualifications, responsibilities and experience
- Introducing colleagues and external stakeholders
- Discussing workplace relationships and professional expectations
Module 9
Time, Scheduling and Priorities
- Talking about calendars, deadlines and availability
- Arranging and rescheduling appointments
- Describing task sequences, dependencies and priorities
- Communicating delays and revised completion dates
Module 10
Telephone and Video-Call Communication
- Opening and managing professional telephone calls
- Taking messages and transferring enquiries
- Speaking clearly in virtual meetings and online calls
- Handling connection problems and summarizing action points
Module 11
Professional Email Fundamentals
- Email structure, subject lines and appropriate greetings
- Clear requests, updates, confirmations and follow-ups
- Professional tone, concise wording and courtesy
- Editing for grammar, punctuation and accuracy
Module 12
Business Correspondence and Messaging
- Writing memos, internal notices and formal letters
- Communicating with suppliers, clients and colleagues
- Managing attachments, references and document requests
- Selecting the right level of formality for the recipient
Module 13
Reading Workplace Documents
- Scanning and skimming for relevant information
- Understanding policies, notices, instructions and procedures
- Interpreting forms, schedules and organizational documents
- Identifying obligations, deadlines and action items
Module 14
Reading Reports and Data-Based Texts
- Recognizing report structure, findings and recommendations
- Understanding charts, tables, trends and comparisons
- Identifying facts, assumptions and key conclusions
- Summarizing written information in clear English
Module 15
Describing Processes and Procedures
- Sequencing instructions and explaining work steps
- Using imperative forms, passive voice and linking expressions
- Describing standard operating procedures and workflows
- Checking procedural understanding and safety-related wording
Module 16
Meetings: Preparation and Participation
- Meeting agendas, objectives and participant roles
- Contributing updates, opinions and questions
- Agreeing, disagreeing and interrupting diplomatically
- Summarizing decisions and assigned responsibilities
Module 17
Meeting Minutes and Action Tracking
- Recording key points, decisions and commitments
- Using concise, neutral language in minutes
- Drafting action logs with owners and deadlines
- Following up on outstanding actions
Module 18
Professional Presentations and Briefings
- Structuring an opening, main message and conclusion
- Explaining results, proposals and project updates
- Using signposting language and visual aids
- Handling audience questions and presenting with confidence
Module 19
Workplace Collaboration and Team Communication
- Sharing information and coordinating responsibilities
- Giving constructive feedback and responding professionally
- Discussing expectations and resolving misunderstandings
- Using inclusive, respectful language across teams
Module 20
Customer Service and Client Interaction
- Welcoming customers and identifying their needs
- Explaining services, processes and available options
- Responding to requests, enquiries and follow-ups
- Maintaining a professional tone and positive service experience
Module 21
Complaints and Difficult Conversations
- Listening empathetically and acknowledging concerns
- Explaining limitations and proposing solutions
- De-escalating tense interactions with appropriate wording
- Confirming resolution, next steps and follow-up
Module 22
Problem-Solving and Decision Communication
- Describing operational problems and their impact
- Explaining causes, alternatives and proposed actions
- Making recommendations and justifying decisions
- Communicating risks, contingencies and escalation needs
Module 23
Negotiation and Persuasive Workplace Language
- Expressing preferences and explaining value
- Making proposals, counterproposals and concessions
- Using diplomatic disagreement and persuasive reasoning
- Confirming agreed terms and responsibilities
Module 24
Reporting Progress and Performance
- Describing completed work and ongoing activities
- Reporting achievements, challenges and performance indicators
- Comparing outcomes against targets and expectations
- Delivering concise verbal and written status updates
Module 25
Professional Writing: Reports and Summaries
- Organizing short reports with logical headings
- Writing factual descriptions, findings and recommendations
- Summarizing meetings, incidents and project updates
- Reviewing clarity, coherence and consistency
Module 26
Job-Specific Vocabulary and Scenarios
- Selecting terminology relevant to participants’ occupations
- Explaining specialized tools, services and tasks
- Interpreting role-specific instructions and documents
- Practicing authentic workplace scenarios and terminology
Module 27
Cross-Cultural Workplace Communication
- Understanding differences in communication style and etiquette
- Using tactful language in multicultural teams
- Managing tone, formality and expectations
- Preventing misinterpretation in international interactions
Module 28
Digital Communication and Collaboration
- Writing effective instant messages and collaboration updates
- Communicating through shared documents and task platforms
- Using professional etiquette in remote teamwork
- Checking accuracy, confidentiality and audience suitability
Module 29
Career Communication and Professional Development
- Explaining professional experience and accomplishments
- Preparing CV language and professional profile statements
- Practicing interviews and workplace self-introductions
- Setting continuing English-development objectives
Module 30
Integrated Workplace Simulations and Final Assessment
- Role-play scenarios combining meetings, calls and customer interaction
- Reading and writing tasks based on realistic workplace documents
- Individual presentations and collaborative problem-solving exercises
- Final proficiency review, constructive feedback and personal action plan
Registration is now open.
Morning and evening classes are available. CompuBase Training Center, Abu Dhabi.
