Study Materials:
- Lesson Documents
For ages: 16 and above
Speech Buddy – Business English (A1 Overview)
Free
After purchasing, the course will be available on the website and mobile app. Red Fox Education mobile app is available free to download on Google Play and App Store.
Course Details
🎯 CEFR Level A1 (Basic Workplace Communication)
Focus: Building confidence in using English for simple, everyday workplace situations. Learners engage in routine professional exchanges such as introductions, phone calls, meetings, and polite requests. The goal is to help beginners communicate naturally and courteously in basic business contexts.
Learner Profile: Entry-level employees, interns, and beginners in professional settings who need to use English for routine communication at work.
Conversation Length: 3–5 exchanges per speaker, focusing on clarity, politeness, and practical vocabulary.
🔹 10 Themes for A1 – Basic Business Communication
- Introductions & Greetings
– Meeting colleagues and visitors, introducing oneself and others, and exchanging polite greetings at work. - Talking About Jobs
– Describing job titles, departments, and roles; asking about others’ work and expressing preferences. - Daily Work Routine
– Discussing daily schedules, meetings, and tasks using time expressions and adverbs of frequency. - Phone Conversations
– Making and receiving calls, transferring messages, and using polite language during telephone interactions. - Asking for Help
– Requesting and offering help, asking for clarification or repetition, and responding politely. - Giving Simple Instructions
– Explaining steps and directions clearly, using imperatives and sequencing words for office or task guidance. - Meetings
– Participating in short meetings, giving updates, sharing ideas, and confirming details politely. - Office Equipment & Space
– Talking about workplace objects, tools, and layouts; giving and following directions within the office. - Workplace Politeness
– Using polite expressions for requests, apologies, gratitude, and maintaining professional tone. - Talking About Time & Schedules
– Discussing appointments, meetings, and deadlines; confirming availability and punctuality.
🌟 Pedagogical Rationale
At A1 level, Business English focuses on developing functional communication skills required for smooth interaction in workplace contexts.
- The themes are practical and situational, ensuring learners can handle real-life professional tasks such as greeting clients, scheduling, or phone conversations.
- Grammar focus remains on present simple, polite modals, and basic structures, providing a foundation for workplace fluency.
- Vocabulary and dialogues are designed to promote clarity, politeness, and confidence in day-to-day business communication.
Lessons Plan
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Theme 1: Introductions & Greetings
Theme 1: Introductions & Greetings -
Theme 2: Talking About Jobs
Theme 2: Talking About Jobs -
Theme 3: Daily Work Routine
Theme 3: Daily Work Routine -
Theme 4: Phone Conversations (A1 Level)
Theme 4: Phone Conversations (A1 Level)
