You can access Workplace English Training E-Platform at:
www.workplace-english-training.com/emagazine/

At the top right hand corner of the page, you will see the above login box. Type in the Username and Password given to you.

If you are a corporate user, after logging in, you will be required to login for a second time with your real name. You will see the secondary login screen.

First- time users must register first.

• Type in your real name and email address.
• Choose a Username and Password that you’ll be able to remember easily.
• Verify your Password
• Register.

The next time you login, go to ‘User Login’ and type in your Username and Password, then click ‘Continue.’

If you lose or forget your Username or Password, click on the relevant link. Your details will be emailed to you.

If you are a corporate user, registering will allow your HR/Training Manager to monitor and track staff staff usage of the E-Platform.

Workplace English Training E-Platform is one of the world's leading online resources for learning business English. The site includes hundreds of speaking, writing, reading and vocabulary lessons, as well as other learning resources and reference material. The difficulty for new users is knowing where to start.

The New User Quick Tour summarizes the main areas of the site through a slideshow tour.

You’ll find the Content Showcase on the main page of the site or by clicking on the ‘Content Showcase’ menu button.

Each month, we change the articles in the Content Showcase.

The purpose of the Content Showcase is to give learners who haven’t explored the Learning Centrean idea of the type and range of content included in the site.

Users will need to login to access articles from the Content Showcase.

To access the newsletters subscription page, click on the ‘Resources’ link in the main menu, then click on the drop-down menu link ‘Subscribe to Newsletters.’

You can choose the type of newsletter you would like to subscribe to and you can subscribe to as many newsletters as you like.

All newsletters are sent by email to your registered email address. You will receive one email from us to validate your email address.

The newsletters include texts links back to new content published in Workplace English Training E-Platform.

The aim of these newsletters is to encourage users to return to the site more frequently.

The site search facility is located at the top of each page.

Click on the Search button if there's something specific you want to find. You can use the Search facility to search in a number of ways.

You can access 'Check My Level' from "My Learning" link in the main menu.

The test is based on the same methodology as IELTS except that it assesses your English level for Business rather than your general English. The results are presented in a report that indicates your ability in the assessed skills of Listening and Reading/Language Knowledge and Grammar. The report describes what you can and cannot do in these language areas. The test is FREE for everyone including non-members!

How can the test help me?

• It provides you with a benchmark for your current proficiency in English for the workplace.
• It gives you an opportunity to set realistic goals for language improvement based on your current level.
• It helps you target which areas you need to work on and which level you need to start from for language study.

Once you know your level, you can choose to do the following as part of your studies with Workplace English Training E-Platform:

• Take an online Business English Course; or
• Create your own Learning Path by selecting the topics at your level you’d like to focus on.

How is the test divided?

There are two sections:

1. Grammar and Language Knowledge (15 minutes time limit)
2. Listening (20 minutes time limit)

Test instructions

• Most of the questions are in a multiple choice format where you need to select the one correct answer.
  
• When you have finished a page of questions, click on the "Next" button to go to the next page.
• At the top of each screen, you will see how much time you have remaining to complete the test.
• You can move back and forward freely between pages and change your answers at any time.
• After completing the test, click the Submit button.
• You will then see your Business English Level Report including your score, benchmark level, and a description of your level. You can print this out for future reference.
  
  

Once you've completed the test, click the Submit button. You will see your English Level Proficiency Report including your benchmark in each section of the test and a description of your level.

We offer four levels of Business Writing and Business Speaking, as well as a number of other more specialised business English courses. All courses can be accessed through the My Courses module.

1. Click on “My Learning” and then “My Courses.’ Alternatively, click on the “Create My Course” link in the login box.
2. Select the course you would like to study from the options listed.
3. Click “Save My Course.”
4. You can create a new course anytime by clicking on the “Create New Course” button.
5. You can access your course anytime by clicking on the “Show My Course” text link in the login box.
6. Links to course topics will change colour after you have visited the URL so you will know which topics you have already studied.
   
   

You can create your own course based on your learning needs through the “My Learning Path” module.

1. You can create your own course based on your learning needs through the “My Learning Path” module.
2. Click the “My Learning” menu button and then select “My Learning Path.” Alternatively, click on the “Create My Learning Path” link in the login box.
3. Select your business English level from the drop-down box options, and then click “Show Topics.”
4. All the topics in our archive will display for your level. Select the topics you would like to study. Then click “Save My Learning Path.”
5. You can create a new learning path by clicking on the “Create New Learning Path” button.
6. You can view your learning path by clicking on the “Show My Learning Path” link in the login box.
   
   

Note: You will lose your Learning Path if you clear your browser cache.

The learning platform includes a huge archive of learning material. It’s sometimes difficult to know exactly what you should study especially if you have a limited amount of time for self-study. Do you need to learn English specifically for the job you do? If so, you may want to use one of the learning paths for various job types that we have already set up.

We’ve created several job-specific learning maps for a number of common job types. All you need to do it click on your job type and you’ll be taken to a list of topics organised by category. These topics will be the ones most relevant to your job.

If you have a limited amount of time in which to study, then focusing on the topics under your job type would be advisable.

You can access the ‘Interactive Magazine’ by clicking first on the ‘Learning Centre’ link button in the main menu at the top of the screen. Then select ‘Interactive Magazine’ from the drop-down options.

The ‘Interactive Magazine’ includes all 54 past volumes or Workplace English Training E-Magazine.

To access the Interactive Magazine, you need to be logged in. Just click on a volume number and you will be directed to the main menu of that volume.

Learning Maps are included for all volumes of the E-Magazine Volume 32. They are available in English, traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. You'll find links to the Learning Maps in the main menu of each volume.

To access the Learning Maps, click on the links on the right side of the main menu for each volume.

The Learning Maps will guide learners to topics in the issue which are more suitable for their English proficiency level.

Lower level learners are encouraged to try certain more advanced topics. These topics are labeled as ‘Challenging.’

NOTE: The Learning Maps are only a guide. Feel free to try any of the topics even if it may be too easy or too difficult for you.

Each business speaking lesson includes a number of listening practice exercises to test your knowledge of the functional language introduced.

TIPS ON USAGE:

• Combine each exercise with pronunciation practice. Play the short audio clips, record your voice with the built in voice recorder and check your stress and pronunciation.
• Repeat each exercise until you get all the questions correct.
• Check the feedback carefully once you have completed and exercise.
• Make a note of any new language points in the built in ‘Scratch Pad’ while you are doing an exercise.

Each topic includes printer-friendly notes, including the dialogue scripts, vocabulary glossary, study notes, functional language and podcast transcripts. Just click on the print icon in the bottom left corner of the topic menu. The notes are in Adobe PDF format. You can view and print the notes using Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free software program).

If you have any questions about a topic, click on the Q&A link at the bottom left corner of the topic menu. Your questions will be posted to the Business Speaking Forum.

Each volume of the E-Platform includes a printer-friendly version in Adobe PDF format. The printer-friendly version includes all the articles, dialogue transcripts and study notes.

You can view the printer-friendly version using free software ‘Acrobat Reader.

To download, save and print the printer-friendly version:

• Click on the link on the right side of the issue main menu named ‘print version.’
• When a pop-up screen appears, click ‘Save’ and choose a folder on your PC to save the file to.
• Double click the file. It will open in Adobe Reader if you have the software installed on your PC.
• The file will open on the issue menu page. Just click on the links on the right in blue to go to a particular topic.
• Click ‘print’ and choose the range of pages you wish to print out.

The Business Writing section includes four areas:

• A higher level topics focusing on business writing skills.
• A lower level topic focusing on emails, specifically those having common work-related functions.
• A business document analysis, focusing on language usage, style, tone and organization.
• Common grammatical errors in business documents.

All the above included comprehensive study notes and writing practice exercises.

Each writing topic includes printer-friendly notes, including sample business documents, functional language and practice cue cards. Just click on the print icon in the bottom left corner of the topic menu. The notes are in Adobe PDF format. You can view and print the notes using Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free software program).

TIPS ON USAGE:

• Read the study notes before trying the writing practice exercises.
• Print out the functional language reference sheet and practice cue cards. Carry these around with you and try to memorize the key phrases.
• After completing an exercise, check our feedback on the answers carefully.

If you have any questions about a topic, click on the Q&A link at the bottom left corner of the topic menu. Your questions will be posted to the Business Writing Forum.

In each volume we look at a specific area of vocabulary related to business.

Areas included finance, banking, accounting, sales, marketing, etc. In some issues we also look at an area of business which is often in the news such as the credit crunch, sub-prime mortgage crisis, global recession, etc.

The topics are presented through dialogues and short news reports. Target language is highlighted, defined and further example sentences are provided. This is followed by a series of exercises to test your understanding of the target language. The level of each topic varies from issue to issue.

TIPS ON USAGE:

• Allow sufficient time for intensive reading practice. Study carefully the words around the target vocabulary. See how the words and phrases are used in context.
• Try to create a sentence using a target word or phrase. Before you do this, read the definition and example sentences.