Just like your full time job, learning English can feel like a task that needs 24/7 attention and effort.
You have to start out with basic training, spending many hours learning words from endless lists of vocabulary. You may have to start reading books and watching English TV shows or movies.
English is a global language of business, trade and commerce. Learning English is a commitment and when it comes to Professional English, it is an important commitment which can change both your personal and professional life for the better.
English for professionals is not too casual. Your speaking style changes to suit a more formal setting. You might need to address customers or even your boss, more formally as opposed to a casual tone used with your friends and family. Polite language and an additional set of words for your industry is a good start to learning professional communication.
Every profession has its own set of special terms. In order to speak professional English, you need to use these terms to speak clearly about the job with your coworkers. For example, a lawyer would have to learn words used in the courtroom while a doctor or pilot would learn words to be used in a medical or aviation setting respectively. These words, also known as jargon, are special words, used within your trade or professional group which you may not learn in a regular English class.
How can you learn Professional English?
- Make professional English a daily routine – Use the terminology of your profession more often and add it to your internal dictionary. Use your time wisely and check out the business news or read English-language magazines related to your profession. You can also read English-language trade journals or industry blogs.
- Join an organization for English-speaking professionals in your field or get into online discussions with other professionals.
- You can practise professional English by watching videos online or connecting with other English speaking professionals in your field. Watch how they use the language to communicate with clients, bosses or employees. Networking is key to improving your professional English so attend industry conferences.
- Take an industry-specific course -Go deeper into on the job english and learn new skills through English. This will make your basic foundation in the language even more stronger and take you to an advanced level. You’ll not only get the latest information for doing well in your workplace but you can also improve your professional English at the same time.