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English for work

This section explores language and vocabulary specific to different types of jobs.

Chef cutting carrots.

Cleaning

Watch videos of cleaners at work and learn important language for following instructions, understanding healthy and safety and communicating with supervisors. 

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Care work

These resources are suitable for learners who are working or plan to work in the care sector, in particular with the elderly.

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Self employed and voluntary

Lots of people who settle in the UK decide to work for themselves; to become 'self-employed'.

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Retail

Would you like to work in a shop?  Do you work in a shop already?  This section will help you to learn and practise the language you need to deal with customers and handle enquiries.

Student creating a flower arrangement.
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