Welcome to the English for Workplace Training course, an online program meticulously designed to enhance your professional communication skills within various workplace settings. Hosted on Moodle, this comprehensive training is tailored for adult learners across departments such as Registry, Finance, Faculty Administration, Marketing, Library, and Human Resources.
Course Objectives:
- Master Essential Grammar: Gain a solid understanding of key grammar rules, including subject-verb agreement, tenses, prepositions, and sentence structure.
- Distinguish Language Styles: Learn to differentiate between formal and informal language, and understand when and how to apply each style in professional contexts.
- Enhance Email Communication: Develop the ability to craft clear, concise, and effective professional emails that convey your message with precision and professionalism.
- Avoid Common Pitfalls: Identify and eliminate common communication errors to maintain clarity and professionalism in all your workplace interactions.
- Engage in Practical Activities: Participate in interactive exercises such as sentence correction races, preposition mazes, and email writing and critiquing to reinforce your learning through practice and collaboration.
Course Structure:
The course is organized into eight comprehensive modules, each focusing on a critical aspect of workplace communication:
Introduction to Grammar in the Workplace
- Overview of the importance of grammar in professional settings.
- Key objectives and expectations for the course.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Understanding and applying subject-verb agreement rules.
- Activities: Sentence Correction Race, Preposition Maze.
Tenses and Their Correct Usage
- Mastering past, present, and future tenses.
- Ensuring consistency in tense usage for clear communication.
Prepositions
- Correct usage of prepositions related to time, place, direction, and manner.
- Practical exercises to reinforce prepositional accuracy.
Sentence Structure
- Crafting simple, compound, and complex sentences.
- Avoiding run-on sentences and fragments to enhance readability.
Formal vs. Informal Language
- Differentiating between formal and informal language styles.
- Activities: Rewrite the Informal to Formal.
Effective Email Communication
- Anatomy of a professional email: subject lines, greetings, closures, and body structure.
- Activities: Writing and Critiquing Emails.
Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways
- Recap of essential points covered throughout the course.
- Final reflections and strategies for continued improvement.
Interactive Features:
- Assignments and Workshops: Engage in writing exercises and peer reviews to apply grammar rules and refine your professional writing skills.
- Quizzes: Assess your understanding of grammar and communication principles through interactive quizzes.
- Forums and Discussions: Participate in discussions to share insights, address challenges, and collaborate with peers for mutual learning.
- Resource Library: Access a comprehensive repository of training materials, including slides, worksheets, example emails, and additional reading resources.
- Badges and Certificates: Earn digital badges and certificates as you complete modules and demonstrate proficiency in workplace communication.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply Grammar Rules Accurately: Utilize essential grammar rules to construct grammatically correct and professional communications.
- Choose Appropriate Language Styles: Effectively switch between formal and informal language based on the context and audience.
- Craft Effective Emails: Write well-structured, clear, and concise professional emails that achieve their intended purpose.
- Identify and Correct Errors: Recognize and rectify common communication mistakes to enhance clarity and professionalism.
- Collaborate and Provide Feedback: Engage in constructive peer reviews to improve your own and others’ communication skills.
Who Should Enroll:
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to improve their English communication skills within a workplace environment, especially those involved in administrative, financial, marketing, library, HR, and registry roles.
Why This Course:
Effective communication is a cornerstone of professional success. This course equips you with the necessary tools to communicate confidently and competently, fostering better teamwork, reducing misunderstandings, and enhancing overall productivity in your workplace.
Embark on this journey to refine your workplace communication skills and achieve greater professional success!
