ENGLISH IN THE

WORKPLACE
Let’s discuss
◦What is the meaning of term ‘English in
the workplace’?

◦What does it consist of?

English in the workplace
◦This course is designed to introduce you to
both oral and written communication skills,
that may be needed in the workplace.
◦You will learn necessary skills needed for
the workplace where internal or external
communication is conducted in English.
What will you (hopefully) gain from
this course?
1. You will be introduced to vocabulary needed for
spoken and written English in the workplace. For
example, you will know how to reply email or
answering telephone in appropriate ways in the
workplace.
2. You will be introduced and practice oral skills related
to workplace such as interviews, giving presentations,
etc.
3. You will be encouraged to improve your grammar,
vocabulary, and pronunciation related to workplace.
What should you expect from the
course?

◦Group discussion.
◦Presentation.
◦Role play
◦Individual activities.
Rules
◦ We have a facebook group called English in the workplace Unisma.
Add me Reza Unisma.
◦ I will post every presentation after the class.
◦ I will post the reading list. You need to download the materials I post.
◦ I will post tasks and title for group discussion. Prepare yourself by
reading the materials. More reading materials equals better
comprehension of course.
◦ You will benefit from this course if you work independently and
diligently.
◦ Don’t forget to have fun.
 How you get
scored?
◦ 10% for your presence in the class. It doesn’t
mean you just sit in the class. You also have
to be active in discussion and presentation.
No silent member. (maximum two
absences)
◦ 20% for your task, presentation, and group
discussion.
◦ 30% for UTS.
◦ 40% for UAS.
Be critical and active
◦Being critical doesn’t always mean you
disapprove of something. Being critical also
means you demonstrate understanding and
analyse everything given to you.
◦Being active means you really present in the
class. You have to engage with the class.
Introducing yourself
◦ Be confident.
◦ Look good.
◦ Clear voice.
◦ Give important and short explanation about you.
Intro Sentences:

◦ I don´t believe we have met before, I´m ………….. (or: my name is………….)
◦ I don´t think we have formally met yet, I´m…………… (or: my name is …………….)
◦ I just wanted to introduce myself, I´m ………………..(or: my name is…………….)

Use some icebreakers.

Good morning!
Interesting presentation/conference/etc.
Letting them know your position:
◦ I am responsible for ……………… (Example: sales and marketing at Virgin Records,
accounts and services for the Brazilian offices)
◦ I am in charge of ……………………….. (Example: research and development,
environmental control)
◦ I am ……….. (position) …………….. (A doctor at the Mainland Hospital)
◦ I serve food at the restaurant.
◦ I teach students at school.
Think of some other directors,
assistants, and managers.
◦ Marketing director.
◦ __________________
◦ __________________
◦ Sales assistant
◦ __________________
◦ __________________
◦ Technical manager
◦ __________________
◦ __________________
Tell them about yourself and your
company
◦ Complete this information about yourself
◦ My country
◦ My nationality
◦ My job
◦ Nationality of my company
Work with your partner. Tell him/her
about the information you wrote.
◦ I’m from…
◦ I’m …
◦ I’m a/an….
◦ My company is…
Now tell the class about your partner
◦ He’s/she’s from..
◦ He’s/she’s…
◦ He’s/she’s a/an…
◦ His/her company is…
Together these create sentences
such as:
◦ Hello, I don´t believe we have met before, I´m Jake Manning. I´m responsible for
quality control at Timmins Bakery.
◦ Good afternoon. I just wanted to introduce myself, I´m Lorena Tibbs. I´m in charge of
overseeing the new developments on the Westside Site.
◦ Hello, I don´t think we have formally met yet, my name is Karen Armstrong. I´m a
research student here in the Bio Lab.
After meeting someone else you can
say:
◦ It´s very nice to meet you.
◦ It´s a pleasure to meet you.
◦ Pleased to meet you.
◦ Pleasure to meet you.
◦ I´m pleased to (finally) meet you.
Saying Goodbye:
◦ It´s a pleasure to have met you. See you.
◦ It was very nice to meet you, I hope we meet again soon.
◦ Goodbye, it´s nice to meet you.
◦ It was a pleasure finally meeting you.
Let’s practice it by presenting
yourself in front of the class.