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Job Satisfaction
Job Satisfaction

Is your company ticking all the right boxes? In this comprehensive lesson, students will engage in thoughtful discussions about employee satisfaction and explore the various factors that influence motivation levels in the workplace. This lesson features an insightful video that delves into F. Herzberg’s renowned motivation theory, providing students with a solid theoretical framework. Participants will learn and practice key vocabulary and idioms related to the topic, enhancing their business English skills. The lesson is enriched with plenty of lively discussions, allowing students to express their views and apply their new knowledge.


B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Work, Strategies, Human Resources   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-31
Choosing a Career Path
Choosing a Career Path
When choosing a career, don't settle; aim for the stars! In this lesson, students will discuss career and professional development and describe different situations connected with promotions and career changes. This lesson features a video about career advice. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Life Choices, Work, Human Resources   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-27
Job Interview Fails
Job Interview Fails

How can a job candidate start off on the right foot during an interview? In this lesson, students will discuss job hiring and the skills and characteristics that are important in a candidate. This lesson features a video about some mistakes one can make before and during a job interview. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.


B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, English for HR   |   Video   |   Work, Human Resources, Recruitment   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-25
Job Interview
Job Interview
Do you want to nail your next job interview? In this lesson, students will gain knowledge of the job interviewing process. This lesson features a video of a funny job interview. Students will learn and practice phrases commonly used during interviews and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.
B1 Intermediate   |   Business English, Free Lessons, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Employment, Work, Human Resources   |   45 min   | B1-12
Finding a Job with LinkedIn
Finding a Job with LinkedIn

How can you get your foot in the door? In this lesson, students will discuss job recruitment and unusual ways of finding a job. This lesson features a video about using LinkedIn to land a job. Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.


B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Work, Human Resources, Recruitment   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-23
Lying on Your Resume
Lying on Your Resume

Don’t lie through your teeth! In this lesson, students will discuss resume writing and providing false or exaggerated information on a resume. This lesson features a video about a person arguing why it’s better not to lie on a resume.  Students will learn and practice vocabulary and idioms relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.


B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Lies, Work, Human Resources, Recruitment   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-24
A Day in the Life of an HR Employee
A Day in the Life of an HR Employee
Are there any questions? Let's get you on board! In this lesson, students will delve into the diverse duties and responsibilities of an HR department employee. The session features a video that offers insights into the daily tasks of an HR professional and highlights the critical role that the HR department plays in an organization. Throughout the lesson, students will acquire and practice vocabulary related to the topic. With an array of engaging discussion activities and meticulously designed worksheets, this lesson is tailored for both adult and teenage learners.
A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Work, Human Resources   |   30 min   | A2B1.B-17
Essential Job Skills
Essential Job Skills

What do you have in your bag of tricks? In this lesson, students will discuss the skills and abilities that are critical for one’s career. This lesson features a video that explains some of the most important skills needed in certain jobs. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.


A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Skills, Work, Human Resources, Recruitment   |   30 min   | A2B1.B-18
Negotiating a Salary
Negotiating a Salary

An offer you can’t refuse! In this lesson, students will discuss negotiating salaries and asking for a pay raise. This lesson features a video about the dos and don’ts of negotiating your salary. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.


B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, Free Lessons, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Money, Work, Human Resources   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-21
How to Stay Motivated
How to Stay Motivated

The sky is the limit! In this lesson, students will discuss motivation at work. The lesson features a video about how employees can stay motivated in the workplace and what companies can do to help. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.


B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced   |   Business English, Speaking Lessons, English for HR   |   Video   |   Work, Strategies, Human Resources   |   30 min   | B2C1.B-20

English for Human Resources (HR)

If you want to improve your English language skills to advance your career as an HR professional, a business leader, or to secure a new job, you've arrived at the right place. In this section, you’ll learn dozens of lessons that are full of discussion activities, exercises, and vocabulary terms that are commonly used in the professional world of HR. Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or just starting out, these resources can help you communicate effectively and advance in your career.

A global team of HR managers discussing human resources issues in English.

Essential English Skills for HR Professionals

For HR (Human Resources) professionals learning English, it's important to focus on practical language skills related to their job. Here are the main areas they should know about, with easy words and common grammar they might use:

Hiring People:

  • Vocabulary: Jobs, interview, new employee.
  • Grammar: Basic past and present tenses for talking about job experiences and duties.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Words: Pay, bonuses, health plan.
  • Grammar: Simple comparisons (like 'more than', 'less than') for discussing different pay or benefits.

Training Employees:

  • Vocabulary: Training, skills, learning.
  • Grammar: Basic advice phrases (like 'should', 'can') for suggesting training activities.

Checking Work Performance:

  • Vocabulary: Goals, review, feedback.
  • Grammar: Simple future tense for setting goals, basic commands for giving instructions.

Work Relationships:

  • Vocabulary: Team, problem-solving, rules.
  • Grammar: Basic sentence structures for explaining rules and solving workplace problems.

Following Rules and Managing Risks:

  • Vocabulary: Rules, safety, checking.
  • Grammar: Simple sentences for describing rules and procedures.

Planning for Future Staffing Needs:

  • Vocabulary: Planning, team size, law.
  • Grammar: Basic future tense for discussing staffing plans.

Encouraging Diversity and Fairness:

  • Vocabulary: Diversity, respect, policy.
  • Grammar: Present continuous (like 'is happening') for ongoing efforts, basic modals (like 'must', 'should') for rules.

Helping Employees with Personal Issues:

  • Vocabulary: Support, counseling, balance.
  • Grammar: Infinitives (like 'to help', 'to provide') for explaining support services.

Keeping the Workplace Safe:

  • Vocabulary: Safety, health, rules.
  • Grammar: Simple commands for safety instructions, basic obligation phrases (like 'need to', 'have to') for safety rules.

This approach helps HR professionals learn the most important English words and grammar for their job, making it easier for them to communicate effectively at work.

 

AmeriLingua Lesson Plans for HR

To address the needs of HR professionals, business leaders, and job seekers AmeriLingua has prepared a set of lesson plans that will equip you with the necessary skills to get a new job or advance your career as an HR professional or a business leader. The wide range of HR lesson plans prepared by AmeriLingua experts includes the following:

These resources are meticulously developed to cater to both the experienced HR practitioner and the novice entering the field. For veteran HR professionals, these lessons offer an opportunity to polish your command of English within the context of HR, enabling you to articulate complex concepts, navigate sensitive discussions, and provide clear and effective communication in various HR scenarios. This could be instrumental in not just performing your daily tasks but also in playing a pivotal role in leadership and decision-making within your organization.