ESL Classes for Working Adults

Michael Vo
Oct 14
5 min read

English communication skills

Being able to speak English accurately and clearly in your workplace can boost your confidence, help you feel at ease when communicating with colleagues and open the door to career opportunities.

Our courses are designed especially for students and working adults whose first language is not English and are taught by passionate instructors with years of experience from around the globe. Enjoy a learning environment that inspires confidence in your English abilities and come away ready to apply them in your working life.

You have the options to take individual courses or combine select courses to earn a credential.

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Our English teachers can easily set up a customized curriculum for every class and instantly assign lessons by simply dragging materials into the Teaching lane.

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🌟 Essential English Communication Skills for Working Adults

Level 1 - 3: Beginner to Lower Intermediate

Length: 100 - 150 Lessons (each 2 hours)

Goal:To help working adults communicate effectively in English at work, home, and in the community; focusing on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and confidence.

🏆 Learning Outcomes

After 100 lessons, learners will be able to:

Understand and respond to everyday and workplace English
Speak politely and confidently with coworkers, customers, and supervisors
Read and write short messages, forms, and emails
Handle daily life communication in English-speaking environments

🟩 Module 1: Everyday English Basics (Lessons 1–10)

Focus: Building simple survival communication skills.

Alphabet, numbers, and basic sounds
Greetings and introductions
Asking and answering “How are you?”
Talking about names, countries, and jobs
Polite words: please, thank you, sorry
Talking about family
Describing people (man, woman, tall, short)
Talking about colors and things
Days, months, and time
Review and conversation practice

🟨 Module 2: English for Daily Life (Lessons 11–20)

Focus: Daily routines and social interaction.

11. Talking about daily routines

12. Time and schedules

13. At home — rooms and chores

14. Shopping for food and clothes

15. At the market or grocery store

16. Ordering food in a restaurant

17. Asking for help and clarification

18. Talking about prices and money

19. Polite small talk with coworkers

20. Review and role-play

🟧 Module 3: English at Work (Lessons 21–30)

Focus: Communicating in the workplace.

21. Talking about your job

22. Describing your workplace

23. Tools and equipment vocabulary

24. Giving and following instructions

25. Understanding supervisors

26. Workplace safety signs and warnings

27. Talking about schedules and shifts

28. Reporting a problem or absence

29. Talking about job duties

30. Review: workplace conversations

🟥 Module 4: Understanding and Speaking Clearly (Lessons 31–40)

Focus: Building pronunciation, listening, and speaking fluency.

31. Basic pronunciation (vowel sounds)

32. Word stress and rhythm

33. Listening for key information

34. Asking people to repeat or slow down

35. Understanding simple directions

36. Talking about locations (in, on, next to)

37. Describing where things are

38. Talking about the weather

39. Talking about your city or neighborhood

40. Review and oral practice

🟦 Module 5: Practical English for Life (Lessons 41–50)

Focus: Using English in community and public situations.

41. Transportation — buses, trains, taxis

42. Asking and giving directions

43. At the bank

44. At the post office

45. At the doctor or clinic

46. Making appointments

47. At the pharmacy

48. Talking about health problems

49. Emergency situations — calling for help

50. Review and role-play practice

🟪 Module 6: Expanding Vocabulary and Grammar (Lessons 51–60)

Focus: Strengthening grammar and useful sentence patterns.

51. Using “there is/there are”

52. Countable and uncountable nouns

53. Using “can” for ability and requests

54. Using “like / don’t like”

55. Talking about hobbies and interests

56. Using “have / has”

57. Simple present tense review

58. Talking about past actions (simple past)

59. Talking about future plans (going to / will)

60. Review and grammar games

🟫 Module 7: Workplace Communication Skills (Lessons 61–70)

Focus: Intermediate job-related English.

61. Workplace conversations and teamwork

62. Making polite requests and suggestions

63. Understanding job instructions

64. Talking about quality and quantity

65. Reporting progress and problems

66. Describing processes and tasks

67. Telephone conversations

68. Writing simple notes and messages

69. Reading emails and memos

70. Review: role-play work situations

🟩 Module 8: Professional English (Lessons 71–80)

Focus: Building confidence in business and customer service.

71. Meeting and greeting customers

72. Handling customer questions

73. Giving information clearly

74. Making polite complaints and responses

75. Talking about company products or services

76. Scheduling and confirming appointments

77. Writing simple emails

78. Talking about goals and performance

79. Workplace manners and teamwork

80. Review and oral presentations

🟨 Module 9: Everyday Reading and Writing (Lessons 81–90)

Focus: Reading understanding and simple writing.

81. Reading workplace signs and notices

82. Filling out forms

83. Reading schedules and charts

84. Writing short sentences correctly

85. Writing simple paragraphs about your day

86. Writing notes to coworkers

87. Reading short stories and dialogues

88. Basic workplace reports

89. Reading advertisements and posters

90. Review and reading test

🟥 Module 10: Communication Confidence & Integration (Lessons 91–100)

Focus: Review, confidence, and real-life practice.

91. Speaking with confidence — pronunciation review

92. Listening to longer conversations

93. Talking about experiences and stories

94. Discussing plans and goals

95. Giving opinions politely

96. Handling real-life situations at work

97. Group conversations and teamwork

98. Interview preparation and self-introduction

99. Final review and project presentation

100. Graduation conversation test and certificates

Level 4 - 6: Higher Intermediate

🔹 1. Email and Business Writing

Writing clear, polite, and concise emails
Using proper greetings and closings
Structuring reports, proposals, and memos logically
Avoiding slang and overly casual language

🔹 2. Professional Speaking

Delivering ideas confidently in meetings and presentations
Using polite and assertive expressions (not too direct or too vague)
Practicing small talk and networking conversations
Managing tone, pace, and clarity when speaking

🔹 3. Active Listening

Focusing on understanding before responding
Asking clarifying questions
Paraphrasing to confirm understanding
Showing attention with verbal and nonverbal cues

🔹 4. Telephone and Online Communication

Speaking clearly and professionally on calls or video meetings
Managing introductions and turn-taking in group calls
Using polite phrases for interruptions or clarifications
Being aware of online etiquette (muting, camera use, tone)

🔹 5. Cross-Cultural and Interpersonal Skills

Being sensitive to cultural differences in communication styles
Using inclusive and respectful language
Building rapport and maintaining professionalism
Handling disagreements diplomatically

🔹 6. Negotiation and Persuasion

Presenting ideas logically and persuasively
Using data and examples to support arguments
Listening to others’ perspectives and finding win–win solutions

🔹 7. Grammar and Vocabulary for the Workplace

Using correct tense and sentence structure
Expanding vocabulary for your field (e.g., business, tech, healthcare)
Avoiding common errors (e.g., prepositions, articles, word choice)