{"id":15773,"date":"2024-09-12T17:49:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T16:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letslearnenglish.com\/?page_id=15773"},"modified":"2024-09-30T09:48:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T08:48:09","slug":"english-for-port-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/letslearnenglish.com\/el\/services\/course-outlines\/english-for-port-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"English for Port Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/span><\/h3>

English for Port Staff is an online course, consisting of 56 units of English, and providing approximately 60 hours of study for students.<\/p>

Course aims<\/h3>

To give students at Intermediate, CEFR B1\/Upper Intermediate B2 level practice in general and business-oriented language required for business contexts at this level, specifically tailored towards the specialisation of working in a port. The course blends grammatical structures necessary for this level, with vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, speaking and pronunciation.<\/p>

\u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/h3>
  • Use present and past tenses correctly<\/li>
  • Use the appropriate conditional forms to talk about situations and consequences.<\/li>
  • Use the present perfect to describe a link between past and present events.<\/li>
  • Use going to and will to talk about future predictions and intentions.<\/li>
  • Use the passive form correctly<\/li>
  • Distinguish and be able to correctly describe countable and uncountable nouns.<\/li><\/ul>

    \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/h3>
    • By the end of the course students will have learnt approximately 120 expressions used in ports.<\/li><\/ul>

      Skills<\/h3>
      • By the end of the course students will have had exposure to and practice in reading and hearing formal and informal English from a variety of accents and port contexts.<\/li><\/ul>

        Unit summary<\/h3>

        Module 1<\/h4>
        • Introduction to Ports and Shipping<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/li>
        • Grammar:<\/strong> Present tenses<\/li>
        • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Basic terminologies related to ports and ships<\/li>
        • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: The history and evolution of ports<\/li>
        • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: An interview with a port manager about the daily operations of a port<\/li>
        • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Describing a typical day at the port<\/li>
        • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Introducing yourself and explaining one’s role at the port<\/li>
        • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Anxious and Chess + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

          Module 2<\/h4>
          • Cargo Handling and Equipment<\/strong>:<\/li>
          • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: Past tenses<\/li>
          • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Types of cargo, equipment used, and safety terms<\/li>
          • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: The evolution of cargo handling techniques<\/li>
          • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: Safety instructions during cargo operations<\/li>
          • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Preparing a safety checklist for cargo handling<\/li>
          • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Discussing the challenges and solutions of cargo handling<\/li>
          • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Beats and Beach + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

            Module 3<\/h4>
            • Port Safety and Regulations<\/strong>:<\/li>
            • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: Going to and Will<\/li>
            • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Safety procedures, regulations, and equipment<\/li>
            • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: An article on international port safety standards<\/li>
            • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: A briefing on emergency response procedures<\/li>
            • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Drafting a report on a mock safety drill<\/li>
            • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Enforcing safety measures among colleagues<\/li>
            • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Bet and But + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

              Module 4<\/h4>
              • Ship Communications<\/strong>:<\/li>
              • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: Present perfect<\/li>
              • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Nautical terms, communication tools, and protocols<\/li>
              • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: The significance of clear communication on ships and ports<\/li>
              • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: Radio communication between a ship and port control<\/li>
              • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Composing a ship-to-shore message<\/li>
              • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Maritime communication problems<\/li>
              • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Bud and Bird + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                Module 5<\/h4>
                • Customs and Documentation<\/strong>:<\/li>
                • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: Countable and uncountable nouns<\/li>
                • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Custom clearance terms, types of documents<\/li>
                • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: Overview of the customs clearance process<\/li>
                • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: A conversation between a customs officer and ship captain<\/li>
                • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Filling out a sample customs declaration form<\/li>
                • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Dealing with customs officials<\/li>
                • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Cart and Cut + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                  Module 6<\/h4>
                  • Port Infrastructure and Maintenance<\/strong>:<\/li>
                  • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: First conditional<\/li>
                  • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Types of facilities, maintenance terms<\/li>
                  • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: Article on the importance of port infrastructure<\/li>
                  • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: A maintenance team discussing repair priorities<\/li>
                  • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Preparing a maintenance request form<\/li>
                  • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: The challenges of maintaining a busy port<\/li>
                  • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Day and Ray + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                    Module 7<\/h4>
                    • Maritime Logistics<\/strong>:<\/li>
                    • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: Passive<\/li>
                    • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Supply chain terms, transportation modes<\/li>
                    • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: How logistics plays a crucial role in port operations<\/li>
                    • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: A logistics manager explaining the flow of goods<\/li>
                    • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Drafting a logistics plan for incoming cargo<\/li>
                    • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: How to optimise logistics operations<\/li>
                    • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Guess and Yes + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                      Module 8<\/h4>
                      • Environment and Sustainability<\/strong>:<\/li>
                      • \u0393\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae<\/strong>: Second conditional<\/li>
                      • \u039b\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf<\/strong>: Environmental terms, sustainability practices<\/li>
                      • \u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: The role of ports in environmental conservation<\/li>
                      • \u0391\u03ba\u03c1\u03cc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong>: A seminar on sustainable port operations<\/li>
                      • \u0393\u03c1\u03ac\u03c6\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Proposing eco-friendly measures for the port<\/li>
                      • \u039c\u03b9\u03bb\u03ce\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong>: Best practices for sustainability among peers<\/li>
                      • Pronunciation<\/strong>: Hope and Hop + connected speech<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

                        Follow-up<\/h3>
                        • Students completing the English for Port Staff course should feel confident in tackling any upper intermediate course, including our Upper Intermediate Business Power course.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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