Communication & Employability
English Communication & Employability
From CEFR A1 to B2/C1: grammar to group discussions to placement readiness.
- Duration
- 288 hrs over 3 years (96 per year)
- Modules
- 20
- Level
- Degree (UG), 3-year track
- Mode
- Online, offline or hybrid
- Certificate
- Skillern course certificate
- Fees
- On request
About this course
A three-year communication and employability curriculum of 288 hours, progressing from CEFR A1 to B2/C1. Year 1 builds foundations, Year 2 professional communication, and Year 3 employability and leadership. Continuous practice includes vocabulary of the day, grammar drills, role plays, group discussions, extempore sessions, presentations, mock interviews, AI-based speaking and writing assessments and a reading club.
- 1. Year 1: Foundation level — 96h
- 2. Year 2: Professional communication — 96h
- 3. Year 3: Employability and leadership — 96h
Who it's for
- Degree students across all three years
- Colleges seeking a structured placement-readiness track
Prerequisites
- None; students are placed by level
Curriculum
20 modules, 288 hours standard.
Year 1: Foundation level (96 hours, 8 modules)
| Module | Hours | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar foundations | 16 | Parts of speech, sentence structure, articles, nouns, pronouns |
| Tenses | 8 | Present, past and future tenses |
| Vocabulary development | 8 | Word building, synonyms, antonyms |
| Listening skills | 8 | Listening strategies and comprehension |
| Speaking skills | 16 | Introductions, conversations, role plays |
| Reading skills | 8 | Comprehension, skimming, scanning |
| Writing skills | 16 | Paragraph writing, emails, letters |
| Confidence and pronunciation | 16 | Fluency, pronunciation, presentations |
Year 2: Professional communication (96 hours, 6 modules)
| Module | Hours | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced grammar | 16 | Modals, clauses, conditionals |
| Business communication | 16 | Professional emails and meetings |
| Presentation skills | 16 | Slide creation, delivery, handling questions |
| Group communication | 16 | Group discussions, debates, brainstorming |
| Corporate etiquette | 16 | Professional and cross-cultural etiquette |
| Professional writing | 16 | Resume, SOP, LinkedIn profile, reports |
Year 3: Employability and leadership (96 hours, 6 modules)
| Module | Hours | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Interview skills | 16 | HR, technical and STAR interview techniques |
| Executive presentations | 16 | Client and business presentations |
| Workplace communication | 16 | Negotiation, leadership communication |
| Corporate English | 16 | Business vocabulary and professional communication |
| Public speaking and advanced writing | 16 | Speeches, proposals, business writing |
| Placement readiness | 16 | Mock interviews, group discussions and capstone project |
Assessment weighting
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | 30% |
| Speaking and presentation | 20% |
| Writing skills | 20% |
| End-term assessment | 20% |
| Attendance and participation | 10% |
What students can do by the end
- Progress from CEFR A1 to B2/C1
- Write professional emails, reports, CVs and SOPs
- Present, discuss and negotiate with confidence
- Perform in interviews and group discussions
Career outcomes
- Improves placement readiness across all roles
Tools and software
Classroom practice, recorded speaking tasks, AI-based speaking and writing assessments
Signature project
Placement readiness capstone. Mock interviews, group discussions and a capstone project in Year 3.
Assessment and certification
Students who pass receive a Skillern course completion certificate. NSDC and EMax certification are available for eligible courses.
Trainer profile
Communication and soft-skills trainer
Delivery and scheduling
| Format | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Semester (recommended) | About 20 weeks at 14.4 hours a week |
| Intensive | 48 days at 6 hours a day, or weekend batches |
| School version | PU and school versions available on request |
| Session length | 2-hour sessions |