ESOL Intermediate Level: English for Employment

Week 1-2: Workplace Communication Essentials

• Expanding workplace vocabulary.
• Building fluency in professional greetings and introductions.
• Practising small talk in a work context. 

Week 3-4: Job Applications and CV Writing 

• Creating detailed and tailored CVs.
• Filling out online and paper job applications effectively. 

Week 5-6: Interview Techniques 

• Practising responses to intermediate-level interview questions.
• Using polite and professional expressions in interviews. 

Week 7: Workplace Culture and Etiquette 

• Understanding and adapting to office culture in English-speaking environments.
• Exploring norms around teamwork and communication. 

Week 8: Writing for Work 

• Crafting professional emails and short reports.
• Writing clear and effective messages for workplace communication. 

Week 9: Job-Specific Language 

• Exploring intermediate vocabulary relevant to specific industries (e.g., customer service, healthcare).
• Practising role-specific phrases and expressions. 

Week 10: Real-World Scenarios 

• Simulating workplace scenarios, including team meetings and problem-solving.
• Applying learned skills in mock interviews and workplace situations. 

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Use expanded workplace vocabulary confidently.
• Create detailed CVs and complete job applications accurately.
• Respond effectively to intermediate-level interview questions. Understand workplace etiquette and adapt to professional norms.
• Write professional and concise emails, messages, and short reports. 

• Apply job-specific language skills in real-world contexts.