Workplace speaking
Speak on the phone, speak at meetings, make small talk.
Workplace writing
Use plain English, organise ideas, be coherent.
For people who speak another first language and need English for work
Workplace English for groups and individuals
You can find my workshops and courses here. I tailor my courses to specific audiences: groups and individuals.
You can also see my resources, showing advice and support I offer people who want to improve their English for work.
See my blog for plenty of other material on issues relevant to people using English as their second language.
Resources
Before you write…
Before you write, you usually need to speak and listen.
Use it or lose it: keep a writing journal
“I need to write in English for work. That’s hard enough. Why should I spend more time writing in English outside work hours?”
Say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and then say more
How do you answer when your team leader asks if you know how to do something? Team leader Ben tells of his experience with a highly skilled migrant on his team.
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