Introduction to Functional English

Functional English relates to the use of the English language to perform a specific function. However, in certain cases, a particular form of English may be required for a specific profession, vocation or purpose. This is commonly known as English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This MOOC is meant for those learners who want to learn some important aspects of Functional English to be used in a profession where communication through English is mandatory. Some of the functional English skills include the ability to Communicate effectively orally and in writing, present information clearly and creatively, understand how people react when someone is speaking. As, English communication continues to be the most sought-after skills in the professional workplace, improving that skill is very important.This MOOC has two main objectives. The first objective is to introduce the learners to the different important aspects of the English language as a medium of communication in diverse areas. The second objective is to introduce the learners to specific use of English in select professions and areas such as Business, Media and Journalism, Banking and Management, Academics, ICT and computers, Health care and Service industries etc. under the concept of ESP.This MOOC will be a 4-credit multidisciplinary course at the Certificate level. There will be a total of 40 modules to be completed within 3 months of duration. Learners who have completed their 10+2 or graduation in any discipline, or completed a professional degree, learners who want to join a company and lifelong learners interested to learn new things shall be immensely benefited from this MOOC. Interested learners can enroll in the course for free. However, if a learner wishes to get a formal certificate upon completion of this course, he/she must register and take the exam conducted by SWAYAM in person. The certificate will help them get recognition while applying for job or even get a job.

Week 1

Module 1: Communicating through English in the 21st century

Module 2: Importance of Skills in the 21st century

Module 3: The Essentials of Written Professional Communication

Week 2

Module 4: Language and Literary Skills

Module 5: ESP and Language Skills

Module 6: English as the Global Lingua Franca

Week 3

Module 7: Ideas of Communication

Module 8: Communication Skills

Module 9: Oral Communication

Module 10: Effective Communication

Week 4

Module 11: Grammar in Context

Module 12: Modals in Conversation

Module 13: Formal and Informal Speech

Week 5

Module 14: Features of Written Technical Communication

Module 15: Report and Proposal Writing

Module 16: Business correspondences

Week 6

Module 17: Structure of Writing in English

Module 18: Letter Writing

Module 19: Colum writing and Press release

Module 20: Note taking and Note making

Week 7

Module 21: Soft Skills and Language

Module 22: Public speaking Skills

Module 23: Interview Skills

Week 8

Module 24: English for 21st century Business world

Module 25: English for Marketing

Module 26: English for Banking and Finance

Week 9

Module 27: English for Media

Module 28: English for News Writing

Module 29: English for Journalists

Module 30: English for Anchoring

Week 10

Module 31: English for Academic Writing

Module 32: Writing a Research paper in English

Module 33: Acquiring academic vocabulary

Week 11

Module 34: English for Computers

Module 35: English for Internet and World Wide Web

Module 36: English for Nursing and Health Care I

Module 37: English for Nursing and Health Care II

Week 12

Module 38: English for Hospitality Professionals

Module 39: English in Tourism

Module 40: English for 21st century emerging fields