Course Content
Week 1: Professional Introductions and Workplace Basics
Frontal Lesson 1: • Hour 1 (Writing & Reading): o Activity: Write a professional self-introduction (name, job role, goals). o Grammar Focus: Present simple tense for routines and descriptions. o Materials: Worksheets from English for Emails (Oxford), Vocabulary Builder from Market Leader (Pearson). • Hour 2 (Speaking): o Activity: Pair introductions and practice using workplace greetings. o Materials: Role-play cards from Cambridge Business Vocabulary in Use. Frontal Lesson 2: • Hour 1: o Activity: Read and summarize short workplace dialogues. o Vocabulary Focus: Job roles and workplace responsibilities. o Materials: Business English dialogues from Business Result (Oxford). • Hour 2: o Activity: Simulate a workplace conversation about responsibilities. o Materials: Audio tracks from In Company 3.0 (Macmillan). Zoom Lesson: • Activity: Introductions using workplace vocabulary and sharing professional goals. • Materials: Instructor-led prompts. ________________________________________
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Introduction and Examples
Week 2: Email Writing and Scheduling
Frontal Lesson 1: • Hour 1: o Activity: Write a formal email to schedule a meeting. o Grammar Focus: Modals for polite requests (could, would). o Materials: Email samples and templates from English for Emails. • Hour 2: o Activity: Practice scheduling meetings verbally in pairs. o Materials: Listening tasks from Market Leader. Frontal Lesson 2: • Hour 1: o Activity: Write a meeting agenda based on provided points. o Vocabulary Focus: Phrases for agendas and meeting language. o Materials: Agenda templates from Business Communication Skills. • Hour 2: o Activity: Simulate a team meeting with assigned roles. o Materials: Meeting scenarios from English at Work (BBC Learning). Zoom Lesson: • Activity: Group discussions to finalize meeting schedules. • Materials: Instructor-generated scenarios. ________________________________________
Week 3: Client Interactions
Frontal Lesson 1: • Hour 1: o Activity: Write a response to a client email inquiry. o Grammar Focus: Polite phrases and conditionals (if you have any questions, please let me know). o Materials: Templates and examples from Professional Email Writing. • Hour 2: o Activity: Role-play handling client inquiries verbally. o Materials: Role-play cards from Business Vocabulary in Use. Frontal Lesson 2: • Hour 1: o Activity: Draft a follow-up email after a client meeting. o Vocabulary Focus: Phrases for summarizing and next steps. o Materials: Case studies from Business English Pod. • Hour 2: o Activity: Role-play difficult client conversations in pairs. o Materials: Listening tasks from In Company 3.0. Zoom Lesson: • Activity: Mock client presentations and feedback. • Materials: Instructor-led discussion. ________________________________________
Week 4: Job Interviews
Frontal Lesson 1: • Hour 1: o Activity: Write responses to common interview questions. o Grammar Focus: Past tense for experiences and achievements. o Materials: Templates from Job Interview Skills (CUP). • Hour 2: o Activity: Mock interviews with partners. o Materials: Role-play scenarios from Market Leader. Frontal Lesson 2: • Hour 1: o Activity: Write a professional cover letter. o Vocabulary Focus: Verbs for skills and experience (managed, developed, coordinated). o Materials: Examples from Business Results. • Hour 2: o Activity: Practice situational interview questions. o Materials: Listening tasks from English at Work. Zoom Lesson: • Activity: Group interview simulations with peer feedback. • Materials: Instructor-generated questions. ________________________________________
Week 5 to Week 7
Weeks 5–7 follow similar structures, introducing progressively advanced topics such as negotiation, team collaboration, and professional presentations. Activities focus on writing reports, giving presentations, and handling workplace conflicts.) ________________________________________
Week 8: Final Assessment and Course Review
Frontal Lesson 1: • Hour 1: Written test covering: o Drafting an email, a formal letter, and a short report. • Hour 2: Speaking test: o Delivering a short presentation and participating in an interview simulation. Frontal Lesson 2: • Hour 1: Review of test results and key course concepts. • Hour 2: Feedback session, reflections, and certificate distribution. Zoom Lesson: • Activity: Final group debate or discussion; practice giving a farewell speech. • Materials: None required; instructor-led. ________________________________________ Materials Reference - Bibliography 1. Market Leader (Pearson) 2. English for Emails (Oxford) 3. Business Result (Oxford) 4. In Company 3.0 (Macmillan) 5. Business Vocabulary in Use (Cambridge) 6. BBC Learning English: English at Work series
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Lesson Title: Professional English – Self-Introduction

Level: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate
Duration: 60 minutes
Objective: Students will learn how to introduce themselves professionally in spoken and written formats.

Part 1: Warm-Up Discussion (10 minutes)

Question for discussion:

  • In what situations do you need to introduce yourself professionally?

  • What information is important to include in a professional introduction?

Part 2: Structure of a Professional Introduction (10 minutes)

Key Components:

  1. Full name

  2. Current role or occupation

  3. Educational background or qualifications

  4. Professional experience or goals

  5. Reason for the introduction or current purpose

Part 3: Sample Introductions (10 minutes)

Example 1: Spoken – In a Job Interview

“Good morning, my name is Anna Kovács. I recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Semmelweis University. Over the past year, I’ve been volunteering at a local clinic, assisting with patient care and administrative tasks. I’m particularly interested in further developing my skills in clinical environments and hope to join your medical program to deepen my understanding of human physiology and patient communication.”

Example 2: Written – In an Email to a Professor

Subject: Introduction – Prospective Medical Student

Dear Professor Novak,

My name is David Stein, and I am currently preparing for admission into European medical schools. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Edinburgh, and I’m now enrolled in a premedical program with a strong emphasis on physiology and anatomy. I am writing to express my interest in your recent publication on cardiovascular pharmacology and to seek any potential research opportunities under your guidance.

Sincerely,
David Stein

Part 4: Guided Practice (15 minutes)

Ask students to prepare their own 4–5 sentence self-introduction, either for:

  • a job interview,

  • the first day of university,

  • or an academic networking event.

Then, invite volunteers to read or present theirs aloud. Provide feedback on tone, grammar, structure, and clarity.

Part 5: Common Errors & Tips (5 minutes)

Common mistakes:

  • Using overly casual language (e.g., “Hey, I’m Tom…”)

  • Including irrelevant personal details

  • Speaking too fast or too quietly

Tips:

  • Keep it concise and relevant

  • Use formal vocabulary and grammar

  • Practice in advance

Part 6: Homework / Extension Activity

Written Task:
Write a formal self-introduction email to a university or employer, no longer than 150 words.

Speaking Task:
Record yourself introducing yourself professionally and listen for clarity, fluency, and structure.

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