Content Showcase
Business Word/Phrase of the Day & Business English Tip of the Week
Workplace English Podcasts
Keyword Search
Content Database Search
Learning Centre
E-Magazine Past Volumes Archive
The Language Key Past Issues Archive
Model Business Documents
If you are serious about improving your business English, then you should select a formal Learning Path.
If you know your business English level, we’ll be able to direct you to suitable content to learn. You can work your way through a series of Business English Courses, create your own Learning Path or learn topics relevant to your job (Job-Specific Learning Maps).
If you don’t know your business English level, take our Business English Level Test. At the end of the test you’ll be given a benchmark level (1-6) and a report detailing what you can do in terms of business English at that level.
Once you know your level, you can choose to do the following:
- Take an online Business English Course (Business Speaking or Business Writing Levels 1 - 4); or
- Create your own Learning Path by selecting the topics at your level you’d like to focus on.
If you’d like to focus only on the topics most relevant to your work, go to the Job-Specific Learning Maps. Select your job title and follow the links to the relevant topics for that job type.
All you need to do is study for a few minutes each day and you’ll see improvements in your English. Why not start your informal learning here?
Content Showcase (go to)
Every month we showcase a selection of the learning content available in the site archives. The Content Showcase gives you an idea of the range and scope of content you can access. Sign up to the Content Showcase Monthly Newsletter and we’ll email you updates.
Business Word/Phrase of the Day (go to) / Business English Tip of the Week (go to)
Learn a new business word or phrase every day and a useful business English tip every week. We’ll send you regular updates when you sign up to the newsletters.
Workplace English Podcasts (go to)
You can listen to informative business English podcast lessons focusing on business English speaking skills by subscribing to the podcast feed. You can also sign up to our newsletter and we’ll let you know when new podcasts are published. All our podcasts can be downloaded to a computer or portable device such as an iPod or mobile phone. Listening to the podcasts while you’re on the go is an excellent way to learn business English and a productive use of your time. Podcast transcripts are available to subscribers.
There are number of ways to search for learning content.
Keyword Search
This is a general search which may or may not lead you to the specific resource you need. Think of it like a Google search.
Content Database Search
All learning content articles in the site archive have been tagged with keywords and descriptions. They are also categorised into topic areas and skill types. Use the Content Database Search to find specific topics. All formal learning topics available on the site are listed here.
Learning Centre (go to)
If you’re not sure which topics you want to focus on, visit the Learning Centre. The Learning Centre is categorised into topics and skill areas and has links to all the available content.
E-Magazine Past Volumes Archive (go to)
In the Learning Centre you’ll find 54 past volumes of Workplace English Training E-Magazine which forms the core of all available learning resources within the site. Each issue includes a variety of formal and informal learning to suit all learning needs.
The Language Past Issues Archive (go to)
You can access 48 past issues of The Language Key, a printed magazine focusing on business English. All issues are in PDF format and are linked to audio content.
Model Business Documents (go to)
1200 model business documents can be viewed online (subscribers can download 500 of these documents in Word format for free). You can search the model documents by category or type.
If you have a technical problem, visit the Technical Support page. First check the Knowledge Base. If you can’t find an answer to your query there, submit a ticket and we’ll give you and answer within 24 hours.
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