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Learner Reviews & Feedback for English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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About the Course

In a professional environment, we’re often faced with the need to respond appropriately according to what the situation calls for, whether it be related to situations in daily life or the workplace. This course was designed to provide the worker with linguistic tools which will enable greater ease in basic communications in the workplace. This way, the student will be able to broaden their lexical and grammatical repertoire in English, thus increasing their professional value and skill, and contributing to not only professional but also social mobility. The methodology of self-guided instruction will allow the student to manage their own study time, so that they can integrate coursework with the daily demands of their professional life at a rhythm adequate for their own learning process. More importantly, the course is held online, distributed massively, and accessible anywhere in the world through Coursera. En el contexto laboral frecuentemente enfrentamos la necesidad de interactuar de manera adecuada según la situación comunicativa lo amerite, ya sea, reaccionando a situaciones de la vida cotidiana o bien en el lugar de trabajo. Este curso fue diseñado para proporcionar al trabajador herramientas lingüísticas que permitan facilitar interacciones básicas comunes en el lugar de trabajo. De este modo, el estudiante podrá ampliar su inventario léxico y gramatical en el idioma inglés, aumentando así su valor profesional y su competencia laboral, contribuyendo no solo movilidad laboral sino que también social. La metodología auto-instruccional permitirá al estudiante gestionar su propio tiempo de estudio y podrá compatibilizarlo con las exigencias diarias del trabajo, a un ritmo que se adecúe a su proceso de aprendizaje individual. Aún más importante, el curso se dicta en modalidad online, en formato masivo, accesible en distintos lugares del mundo a través de la web de Coursera. This course’s objective is that students be able to utilize basic-level grammatical and lexical structures (CFER level A2) which will enable basic interactions common to the workplace in English. Este curso tiene como objetivo que los alumnos sean capaces de emplear estructuras gramaticales y léxico propios del nivel básico (MCER A2) que permitan facilitar interacciones básicas que son comunes en el lugar del trabajo en inglés. Course contents / Contenidos del curso: Module 1: Everyday Language on the Job • Grammar: present simple to be affirmative, negative question structure, all persons. • Vocabulary: professions / nationalities. • Indefinite article: a/an. • Expressions used when introducing yourself. • Grammar: present simple (I, you, he/she/it, we -- affirmative & negative). • Vocabulary: work routine verbs. • Review of adverbs of frequency. • Times of the day: In the morning /in the afternoon/ at night. Module 2: Making Phone Calls • Grammar: present simple (I, you, he/she/it, we --- questions and short answers). • Vocabulary: telephoning expressions. • Grammar: making suggestions • Vocabulary: numbers/dates • Dates in British English and American English Module 3: Preparing for meeting • Grammar: Going To. • Vocabulary: Flash Review of Cardinal Numbers 1-60. • Telling time. • Grammar: There is / There are • Prepositions of place • Vocabulary: Places around town Module 4: Post-meeting etiquette • Grammar: Past Simple (To Be). • Use of Past Tense of go with good/bad. • Vocabulary: Descriptive Adjectives (it was ...). • Grammar: Past Simple (regular verbs) • Vocabulary: Correspondence Verbs (w. common phrasal verbs)...

Top reviews

MF

Feb 23, 2024

This course was good to me because i learned some skills such as listening, reading, and grammar. These skills will help in exams and other works also this course to enrich my knowledge in English.

HR

Oct 13, 2024

It was an amazing experience for me to complete this first course on Coursera. The courses are designed scientifically, and the platform's user interface is simple, intuitive, and user-friendly.

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By Ganesh R G S

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Aug 6, 2021

Thank You for this course. One can improve his communication skills after completing the course.

By Johnny K

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Jul 17, 2021

Gained a lot of valuable conversation strategies as a teacher and a learner of business English.

By Tejas S

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Feb 15, 2021

The course is very nice and it easily clears the concepts of grammar portion in a very nice way

By Natnael D

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Mar 10, 2022

I was given a free education it costs money to get the certificate and i can't afford to pay

By vetrimanikumar j

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Sep 21, 2024

the course is really very useful.going to attend many courses in coursera,very much impressed

By Boncoeur P

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Aug 22, 2024

I learned a lot about english today hope you enjoy I thanked that one who took the initiative

By Wejden M

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Feb 1, 2024

Thanks to your efforts, my English level has improved significantly after taking your courses

By Tasawar K

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Sep 13, 2024

A good course for the beginners, using appropriate audio visual tools for easy assimilation.

By Karan s

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Feb 15, 2021

This course is more beneficial to every student this course teach us how to talk with in job

By Ayesha R

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Jan 24, 2021

Excellent way to engage the learner through real scenarios rather than sharing only the text

By Rehana Y

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Oct 30, 2024

I enjoyed it a lot ☺️ It was engaging. Thank you so much guys for such amazing content ❤️

By Hiroko M

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Dec 21, 2023

I thought I know basic of English interaction, but I found I wasn't by taking this course.

By Emily S

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Sep 15, 2022

Una muy buena herramienta al alcance de cualquiera que quiera mejorar su nivel de ingles.

By Jhonatan C D L C

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Aug 4, 2023

Gran curso, muy bien explicado y los videos son súper dinámicos también. Muchas gracias!!

By Montani S

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Sep 5, 2024

Good to those people who need more learning and the other students need and help learned

By Akshar K

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Sep 5, 2024

Thank you to the course creators for delivering such a high-quality learning experience!

By Fatima E

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Aug 29, 2024

I like it It really amazing and I learned i lot of lessons about business Thank you 😊

By REMADJI H

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Sep 1, 2024

This course was verry helpful, I have gained a lot of knowledge and learned many words.

By M M

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Jan 11, 2022

Excelente curso, muy objetivo y aprendi mucho en poco tiempo. Muy buenos instructores.

By Mariela J

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Feb 9, 2021

This course was entertaining and useful in order to refresh my grammar and vocabulary.

By olgalucia m c

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Mar 7, 2022

This course is very good, I learned a lot and I liked the interaction with the videos

By Benjamin S

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May 23, 2021

It is an excellent course and with very good practices in the course of each session

By Rafael S

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Nov 16, 2020

Parabéns aos Organizadores, Conteúdo muito rico em informações, excelente trabalho !

By Julieth F B

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Oct 26, 2020

It was a really useful course to learn basic things to communicate in your workplace

By maryam z

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Oct 3, 2024

there are good tips in this course for some one who wants to be a office assistant