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English for Communication At Work

This small-group (maximum five students) speaking and listening course is for adults who use English at work and in a variety of business situations.

Develop the confidence to contribute in meetings and communicate clearly with international colleagues, while improving your spoken fluency and active listening.

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

— George Bernard Shaw

Course Profile: Group or Combination course

Workplace communication rarely involves people who all use English at the same level or in exactly the same way. This course reflects that reality.

This is a multi-level course for B1 to C1 participants. With a maximum of five students, your teacher can adapt activities so that everyone can contribute while practising communication with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

At work, you cannot choose the English level or communication style of every colleague or client. Learning in a multi-level group helps you listen carefully, adapt what you say and check that you have understood each other.

What to expect in the group classes:

• Practise turn-taking, active listening, professional small talk and checking understanding.

• Take part in discussions, problem-solving activities and short presentations based on realistic workplace situations.

• Explore how communication styles and expectations can vary across cultures.

• Use authentic listening materials to become more comfortable with different accents and ways of speaking.

• Receive individual feedback to help you communicate more clearly, accurately and confidently.

What to expect in the 1-to-1 classes (optional):

  • develop specific vocabulary for your area of work and business
  • practise using English for writing emails, reports, negotiating, meetings, telephoning and conference calls
  • improve your general and social communication skills for dealing with English speaking clients or colleagues
  • give specific presentations in English
  • work on your specific requests

Course Level

Suitable for:

Intermediate B1Advanced C1

Course Summary

  • Maximum 5 students per group
  • Multi-level B1 - C1
  • 20 - 30 hours
  • Course available for 1 to 4 weeks
  • Available to start any Monday
  • Average age range of group 35 - 55+
  • Minimum age 30

See what to expect from our small-group English for communication at work course in Edinburgh.

Prices: Group or Combination course

Total hours per week Group hours 1-to-1 hours Price GBP per week
20 hours 20 0 £475
20 hours 10 10 £895
25 hours 20 5 £695
25 hours 10 15 £1170
30 hours 20 10 £905
30 hours 10 20 £1440

20 hours

Group hours: 20

1-to-1 hours: 0

Price GBP per week: £475

20 hours

Group hours: 10

1-to-1 hours: 10

Price GBP per week: £895

25 hours

Group hours: 20 

1-to-1 hours: 5

Price GBP per week: £695

25 hours

Group hours: 10

1-to-1 hours: 15

Price GBP per week: £1170

30 hours

Group hours: 20

1-to-1 hours: 10

Price GBP per week: £905

30 hours

Group hours: 10

1-to-1 hours: 20

Price GBP per week: £1440

Climate Care Charge = £20 per person per booking.

Price Includes

  • All teaching
  • Materials
  • Tea/Coffee at break
  • WiFi
  • Use of self-study material
  • Attendance Certificate
  • Personal language report

Course Timetables: Group or Combination course

English for Communication At Work 20 hours group (+ 5 or 10 hours 1-to-1 optional)

Time From Time To Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
09:00 11:00 Introduction Communication based group class Communication based group class Communication based group class Communication based group class -
11:00 11:30 Break Break Break Break Break -
11:30 13:30 Communication based group class Communication based group class Communication based group class Communication based group class Communication based group class -
14:30 16:10 1-to-1 5hrs (optional) 1-to-1 5hrs (optional) - 1-to-1 5hrs (optional) - -
14:30 16:30 1-to-1 10hrs (optional) 1-to-1 10hrs (optional) 1-to-1 10hrs (optional) 1-to-1 10hrs (optional) 1-to-1 10hrs (optional) -

Monday

09:00 - 11:00 : 

Introduction

11:00 - 11:30 : 

Break

11:30 - 13:30 : 

Communication based group class

14:30 - 16:10 : 

1-to-1 5hrs (optional)

14:30 - 16:30 : 

1-to-1 10hrs (optional)

Tuesday

09:00 - 11:00 : 

Communication based group class

11:00 - 11:30 : 

Break

11:30 - 13:30 : 

Communication based group class

14:30 - 16:10 : 

1-to-1 5hrs (optional)

14:30 - 16:30 : 

1-to-1 10hrs (optional)

Wednesday

09:00 - 11:00 : 

Communication based group class

11:00 - 11:30 : 

Break

11:30 - 13:30 : 

Communication based group class

14:30 - 16:10 : 

14:30 - 16:30 : 

1-to-1 10hrs (optional)

Thursday

09:00 - 11:00 : 

Communication based group class

11:00 - 11:30 : 

Break

11:30 - 13:30 : 

Communication based group class

14:30 - 16:10 : 

1-to-1 5hrs (optional)

14:30 - 16:30 : 

1-to-1 10hrs (optional)

Friday

09:00 - 11:00 : 

Communication based group class

11:00 - 11:30 : 

Break

11:30 - 13:30 : 

Communication based group class

14:30 - 16:10 : 

14:30 - 16:30 : 

1-to-1 10hrs (optional)

Saturday

09:00 - 11:00 : 

11:00 - 11:30 : 

11:30 - 13:30 : 

14:30 - 16:10 : 

14:30 - 16:30 : 

Please check your course confirmation letter for your specific course times. Occasionally course times may need to change.

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