If you want to advance your English skills and earn a career certificate or advanced career training, this online ESL course can help. Learn English for work with this on-demand, career-aligned English instruction course that provides an opportunity to develop bilingualism—making you an asset in the labor force while providing an on-ramp for new career and economic opportunities.
This ESL program integrates language proficiency and vocational skill credentials, providing a comprehensive pathway to success by combining English instruction with practical training for in-demand careers. The career readiness pathway allows you to practice and improve your English skills while learning key vocabulary and concepts needed to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a vocational area of interest or other real-world applications.
You will have access to a growing course catalog, including industry-aligned pathways built with authentic content, designed to reflect working adults' real-world goals. New courses are added weekly, with content sourced from industry experts, workplace conversations, text messages, and organizational communications.
Instructor(s):This course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. Instead, students will have access to various self-learning resources, including video materials, practice projects, e-books, and other materials available within the course modules. Although there is no direct interaction with an instructor, students can seek help from an industry expert by submitting questions via email, online forms, and phone.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, Chromebook, or mobile device.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
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Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- EnGen Orientation Courses
- Welcome Beginners
- General Beginner English Courses
- Beginner Literacy English
- Pre-Beginner Literacy
- Workplace Readiness
- English for Digital Literacy
- English for Internationally Trained Professionals
- English for Personal Financial Literacy
- Preparing for Job Interviews
- Understanding Employee Benefits
- Effective Communication in the Workplace
- Productivity and Time Management
- Industry-Specific Courses (learner has flexibility to choose industry focus)
- Business
- Education Careers
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Food, Beverage, and Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Personal Care
- Professional Services
- Public Sector
- Skilled Trades
- Transport (Automotive, Aviation, Maritime)
- Technology
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