About Course

The course "English at the Workplace" (Course Code: BEGLA-136) caters to IGNOU students from various programmes (BAFSM, BAG, BAGS, BAVMSME, BAVTM, BCOMG & CRCS), aiming to foster the essential English skills necessary in professional settings, especially tailored for first-time job seekers. Focused primarily on empowering individuals entering the job market for the first time, this course delineates the crucial skills needed for success.

It's structured into four components:

Exploring the Job Market: Equips learners with foundational skills essential for navigating the job market. This includes crafting job profiles, job hunting strategies, responding to diverse job postings, and effective job preparation.

Preparing for Job Interviews: Concentrates on specific workplace competencies such as adept use of non-verbal communication (body language), portfolio development, crafting compelling CVs, and mastering interview techniques.

Skills for the Workplace-I: Delve into the realms of cross-cultural interactions within business contexts, customer-centric approaches, and emphasizes the significance of work ethics.

Skills for the Workplace II: Focuses on indispensable linguistic life-skills indispensable in professional settings. This involves active participation in discussions, honing presentation skills, composing proficient business correspondence, and crafting effective emails.

Each segment fosters ample practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Additionally, every section incorporates vocabulary and grammar exercises to augment English language proficiency.

A dedicated commitment to this course will undoubtedly enhance your communication skills, bolstering your confidence for seamless integration into the workforce, ensuring proficient performance.