Workplace English: Foundations for Teaching

Workplace English: Foundations for Teaching introduces the practical framework that underpins the Workplace English for Career Readiness series. Designed for educators working with multilingual learners of English, including adults, learners in ESL settings where English is the dominant language, immigrants, refugees, and internationally educated professionals, it provides step-by-step guidance for designing, delivering, and refining workplace English courses tailored to the communication demands of any industry. Whether developing a new course or adapting an existing one, educators will find practical strategies for analyzing workplace communication, setting meaningful learning objectives, creating authentic instructional materials, assessing learner performance, and continuously improving their instruction. Accessible to both new and experienced practitioners, this volume equips teachers with the knowledge and confidence to prepare learners for success in today's global workplace. This teacher resource is complemented by the companion learner volume, Workplace English: Foundations for Learning, allowing educators to implement the framework with ready-to-use learner materials. Ideal for adult education programs, community colleges, workforce development organizations, employer-sponsored English training, immigrant and refugee support programs, vocational education providers, and English language programs, this resource is designed for adoption in a wide range of workforce preparation settings.