Level C1
English - Learn English quickly from Beginner to Advanced level
This Advanced English C1 course program enables you to use the language effectively and flexibly in your social, professional and academic life. The objective is to be able to express oneself on complex subjects in a clear and well-structured manner and to demonstrate control of the language tools through a variety of subjects such as human resources, careers, technology, international business, etc.
Module 1- Human Resources
Origin of Human Resource
As we know, the Human Resources Department is a very important part of a business organization. In this English lesson we are going to have a look at the creation of this department during war and how It has evolved into what is now.
Human Resources and It’s Functions
Part of the importance of the Human Resources department lies in their responsibilities. In this English lesson we will learn about those responsibilities and how they can differ depending on different variables like: the size of the company or the total amount of employees.
Mentoring
When you are new to a company, it is always good to look for a mentor. In this English lesson, we are going to learn about the important role of a mentor in a company, as well as the responsibilities of a mentee. Also, we are going to discuss negative mentoring and how this can affect us.
Outsourcing Human Resource Functions
Many are the responsibilities of the Human Resources Department. In this English lesson, we are going to concentrate on knowing the major responsibilities as well as functions that the HR Department has towards an organization and the employee. As well, we are going to have a look at why it is important to know this and how it can help us as an employee.
How Human Resources Work In Your Organization
Have you ever wondered what is Human Resources? In this English lesson, we are going to learn the objective of this department and its importance in a business structure. Also, you will learn how to handle specific situations, how to work together and the benefits of having a Human Resources department as an employee or owner of a business.
Exercise 1
This exercise is a combination of all the previous five lessons of Part 1 of Module 1. It has been carefully drawn up to help you practice your English - Reading, Listening and Writing abilities. It is always better to revise the topics before booking the exercise. Good Luck!
Virtual Human Resources - HRIS, E-Recruiting
With technology reaching every corner of the world, Human Resources is meeting a new tool. In this English lesson, we are going to learn the importance of technology in recruitment, as well as its benefits and disadvantages in our modern era.
Human Resources in Media
There has been many movies and TV shows portraying the Human Resources Department as a negative influence. In this English lesson, we are going to clarify why this department behaves like that in the media, as well as how this has affected its perception from an employee perspective.
Human Resource Letters - Part l
In this English lesson you are going to learn about Human Resource letters also called as employment letters. and why they are so important. You will learn about different types of HR letters, namely joining letter, reference letter and confirmation letter with the help of sample letters and exercises.
Human Resource Letters-Part ll
In this English lesson you are going to learn about Human Resource letters also called employment letters. and why they are so important. You will learn about different types of HR letters, namely promotion letter, increment letter and no-increment letter with the help of sample letters and exercises.
Leadership and Human Resources
A leader, an important person to follow, not only in our work environment but also in our lives. In this English lesson, we are going to learn the importance of being a leader, how it can affect the human resources department and what we can do to select the best leader.
People's Perception Of Human Resources
Is it a friend or a foe? In this English lesson, we are going to focus on defining the different perspectives that exist with each type of individual towards the Human Resources Department and how that perception might affect our working conditions.
Exercise 2
This exercise is a combination of all the previous five lessons of Part 2 of Module 1. It has been carefully drawn up to help you practice your English - Reading, Listening and Writing abilities. It is always better to revise the topics before booking the exercise. Good Luck!
Human Resources, Then and Now
Since the creation of the Human Resources Department, there have been many external factors that have caused changes in this department. In this English lesson, we are going to have a look at what changes has gone through in history and how it has evolved into what is today.
Competency Mapping
We all know how important is to plan many of our projects, but sometimes we forget about the planning of our ideal candidate. In this English lesson, we are going to learn the definition of competency mapping and how it can help us when recruiting personnel.
Conflict Management
A very normal situation is when we discuss something with another colleague, however, sometimes we tend to convert that discussion into a conflict. In this English lesson, we are going to have a look at the steps of fixing a conflict and how this can help us to be more tolerant towards our teammates.
Human Resource Letters - 3
In this English lesson, we are going to have a look at the definition of Human Resources letters and why they are so important. Also, we are going to learn how to write each letter depending on a specific situation. Furthermore, we will learn why is very negative to write a letter with an informal vocabulary.
Human Resource Letters - 4
In this English lesson, we are going to have a look at the definition of Human Resources letters and why they are so important. Also, we are going to learn how to write each letter depending on a specific situation. Furthermore, we will learn why it is very negative to write a letter with an informal vocabulary.
Human Resources – The Employees' Version Of The Principal’s Office
If you have a problem, go to the Human Resources Department, they are always here to help. But is that true? In this English lesson, we are going to learn what this department does when protecting an employee and how it handles a conflict that might affect the company and the employee at the same time.
Exercise 3
This exercise is a combination of all the previous five lessons of Part 3 of Module 1. It has been carefully drawn up to help you practice your English - Reading, Listening and Writing abilities. It is always better to revise the topics before booking the exercise. Good Luck!
Module 2 (On The Job)
Best Companies To Work For
Thanks to the internet we can say that there are many options of companies that we can work for. In this English lesson, we are going to learn what are the best companies to work for, their perks and why it is important to work for a company that cares about the employee.
Sabbatical
Holidays or some time off, the idea of travelling to places. In this English lesson, we are going to have a look at the definition of sabbatical, its importance and why it is necessary to take some time off from work.
Punctuations-Part II
How is your grammar? In this English lesson, we are going to practice some punctuation marks that are essential to learning in order to improve our writing and the importance of using them in a text.
Job Stressors
Stress. One of the most popular sicknesses in the world. It follows us wherever we go and it seems that we cannot get away from it. In this English lesson, we are going to learn what are the main causes of stress and how we can fight it so it doesn’t affect our health.
Office Romance
Love can pop up in the most unexpected place. In this English lesson, we are going to learn why (usually) it is not a good idea to have an office romance, the advantages and disadvantages and also how to deal with this very special situation.
Exercise 4
This exercise is a combination of all the previous five lessons of Part 1 of Module 2. It has been carefully drawn up to help you practice your English - Reading, Listening and Writing abilities. It is always better to revise the topics before booking the exercise. Good Luck!
Dealing with Annoying Co-Workers-Part I
Sometimes we meet a new colleague at work, sometimes it is a good experience, some other times might not be. In this English lesson, we are going to learn how to cope with different types of colleagues, learn their behaviours and understand how to handle each one so it does not become a negative experience.
Dealing with Annoying Co-Workers-Part II
This topic will cover : Types of Annoying Co-Workers, Tips on How Handle Each One of Them and Exercises.
Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Almost 85% of employees have experienced sexual harassment at work. In this English lesson, we are going to learn the importance of this epidemic and how to prevent it from happening to us. Also, we are going to have a look at some legal tool that might be useful for this problem.
On-the-job training v/s Trained for the job
To promote or not, that is the question. This English lesson, we are going to learn the advantages and disadvantages of hiring new personnel versus promoting an employee from our own company. Also, we are going to have a look at the different skills for each candidate and how it can help the company.
Bossing Around
Aggressive or assertive. Which one are you? In this English lesson, we are going to define each one. Also, we are going to have a look at how each one can affect our lives and how to learn to differentiate one from another, especially in a work environment.
Should Internet Access Be Restricted At The Workplace
The Internet has become one of the most important tools for every company and for our personal lives. But how important is it to have it at work? In this English lesson, we are going to learn the benefits and disadvantages of having internet access at work and what that means the company’s productivity.
Exercise 5
This exercise is a combination of all the previous five lessons of Part 2 of Module 2. It has been carefully drawn up to help you practice your English - Reading, Listening and Writing abilities. It is always better to revise the topics before booking the exercise. Good Luck!
Peer Pressure In the Workplace
Remember those times when you were at school and lost a bet with some friend and they forced you to fulfil it. In this English lesson, we are going to learn what is peer pressure and how it affects many lives in the workplace. Also, we are going to study the different types of pressure and how some of them might be beneficial.
Pros and Cons of Workers' Unions
Labor unions might be a good idea, but what if they become a bad business? In this English lesson, we are going to focus on how these groups were born and how they can be beneficial for employees and negative for companies and vice versa. Furthermore, we are going to have a look into why balance is important when joining a labour force and how to avoid some negative effects from these groups.
I get paid for this
Jobs in our society are the main option to be economically independent. We get paid to resolve the task that many companies need. In this English lesson, we are going to have a look at some jobs that are considered to be exotic and not very popular among the best high paid jobs. So if you like some adventure, this might be a good option to start from.
Memos And Circulars
You know about those messages and sometimes you get from different departments at your company. Well, in this English lesson we are going to learn how to write them. We will have a look at the structure of a memo and circulars, also we are going to learn the difference between each and how we can use them in our favour.
Animals on the Job
Animals are a gift of nature. Since the beginning, humans have domesticated animals to work for them for specific tasks. In this English lesson we are going to have a look at the different types of work-related task that animals have become in handy to provide us with assistance.
Exercise 6
If you invent something, does it have to be useful or not? In this English lesson, we are going to see different examples of inventions that were created to be useful and useless. So grab a chair, relax and learn about the unlimited world of creativeness.