Module Focus
English for Special Purposes
Human Resources English
A human-resources English curriculum for hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, employee relations, investigations, benefits, compensation, policy explanation, workplace conflict, and dignity-preserving directness.
- 8 modules
- 32 field terms
- Interactive practice
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Web Practice Lab
Rehearse the language, response, and decision
Work through a three-step sequence: identify the field language, choose the strongest response, then select the next controlled decision move.
Guided Decision Lab
Jargon Flashcard
Answer Rationale
Why the strongest phrase fits
Choose an option to see the workplace rationale.
Dialogue Coach
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Language notes
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0 of 4 complete
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Recruiting, Screening, and Candidate Experience
Discuss hiring criteria and fairness without vague culture-fit language.
job requirement, structured interview, bias, candidate experience
Onboarding and Role Clarity
Explain expectations, support, and early performance signals.
role clarity, onboarding, manager check-in, success measure
Performance Feedback and Documentation
Give direct feedback that is specific, fair, and useful.
performance gap, documentation, expectation, support plan
Employee Relations and Investigations
Handle complaints with neutrality, confidentiality, and procedural care.
employee relations, harassment, retaliation, confidentiality
Compensation, Benefits, and Equity
Explain pay and benefits decisions without making unauthorized promises.
pay band, job level, equity review, benefits
Policy Communication and Compliance
Explain policies in plain English while preserving flexibility where allowed.
policy, accommodation, precedent, compliance
Conflict Mediation and Manager Coaching
Coach managers to address conflict early and respectfully.
mediation, behavioral example, operating agreement, accountability
Restructuring and Sensitive Communication
Use careful language for layoffs, reorganizations, and role changes.
restructuring, position elimination, severance, talking points
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