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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 24, 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 14, 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 gabriela z

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Jul 12, 2023

This was a course inteactive, where I learned vocabulary basic, activity in present and past simple,

By Natalia H L

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Apr 19, 2021

This is one of the favorite courses I've taken. It has helped me so much to become a better person.

By Loreto E

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Sep 14, 2020

Es un buen inicio, enfocado en frases de uso diario y en gramatica, tambien hay tecnicas de lectura

By Lizi V

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Feb 25, 2024

Este curso es increíble, aprendí muchas cosas nuevas que me podrían ayudar para mi futuro trabajo!

By ASIbrahim S (

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Dec 8, 2024

Thank you for the very useful learning. But I can't get the certificate right now, maybe someday.

By Phạm L

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May 20, 2024

The course is so amazing for the officer like me. It help me to improve my English skills overall

By M V M

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Aug 10, 2023

Its really very good cource to get english knowlegde. Its very helpful to professional employees.

By Nur Y

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Apr 30, 2024

It's an easy way to learn English,wherever and whenever we're. Thank you all for the opportunity

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 Luciane R

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Feb 4, 2025

Didactic and simple to understand course. I really liked. Definitely was perfect for me!

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!