English For Work
PART 1
An 8-week program to help you lead with confidence, persuade with impact, and finally gain respect at work!
An 8-week program to help you make a good impression, connect with your colleagues, expand your professional network, and develop lasting relationships at work!
Enrolments for Part 1 are currently CLOSED and will not open again until early 2026.
Join the waitlist for priority access & special offers when enrolments open!
English For Work
PART 1
An 8-week program to help you make a good impression, connect with your colleagues, expand your professional network, and develop lasting relationships at work!
An 8-week program to help you make a good impression, connect with your colleagues, expand your professional network, and develop lasting relationships at work!
Enrolments for Part 1 are currently CLOSED and will not open again until early 2026.
Join the waitlist for priority access & special offers when enrolments open!
"From uncomfortable, awkward & fearful, to confident, peaceful & secure - in just 8 weeks!"
Now I can interact with my whole team overseas, and express my ideas without fear. Without a doubt, I feel more confident and am happy to say that now I enjoy my job, all day every day!
- Jessica, Software Developer, Colombia
In a survey of January 2025 participants:
100%
said they regularly use the skills they learnt in Part 1 at work
100%
feel more confident communicating in English at work
100%
would recommend Part 1 to a friend or colleague
Do you struggle to connect with others in English at work?
You know your skills, experience, and ideas are valuable - but when it comes to speaking English at work, you feel like you can't express yourself the way you want to.
You feel nervous about introducing yourself in professional situations, and worried that you will stumble or lose your train of thought.
You feel invisible and overlooked in meetings because you hesitate to speak up.
Phone calls and networking events make you anxious, because you struggle to make small talk, connect, and show your true personality in your second language.
The problem?
You’re not lacking ability - you’re just lacking the confidence and practice to use your English in these everyday workplace situations. And without opportunities to practise these skills, it feels like your English is holding you back.
You need a place to practise - away from the pressures of your workplace - so that you can make a good impression and build working relationships in all kinds of professional settings!
English For Work Part 1 helps you put your best foot forward!
Over 8 weeks, you’ll build the confidence and skills to finally show up as the professional you truly are.
With the feedback of your Coach and the support of your Working Group, you’ll practise in simulated conversations - from introducing yourself to making professional phone calls and building connections through networking.
Instead of feeling nervous or invisible at meetings and events, you’ll learn how to speak clearly, connect naturally, and make a positive impression in any professional situation.
By the end of the program, you will have the language skills and experience you need to:
✓ Introduce yourself confidently & make a great impression in any professional setting
✓ Build rapport & network effectively at work & work events
✓ Speak up & share your opinion in meetings, without hesitation
✓ Create meaningful, lasting connections with colleagues & clients
✓ Communicate clearly and professionally on the phone
How it works
Each week, you will follow our proven Hey Lady! Framework
LEARN
Watch Recorded Video Training between classes, to learn
PREPARE
Complete Homework Tasks to prepare for success in your live sessions
PRACTISE
Join LIVE Working Group Sessions each week, to put what you learnt into practice
PRODUCE
Simulated Practice Opportunities to practise specific scenarios & get feedback
Investing in your professional English skills will enable you to
English for Work
Part 1: Personal Workplace Communication
Enrolments currently CLOSED.
Benefits of this program
✔ Theory combined with real practice so you gain the practical skills to thrive in an English-speaking workplace
✔ Coach guidance & personalised feedback to ensure you are prepared for your specific work situation to put your best foot forward when it matters most
✔ Accountability & commitment so you complete the program and get a return on your investment
✔ Use English to make an impact so that you can manage people effectively, negotiate confidently, and resolve conflict
✔ Be clear and assertive so you can influence workplace discussions, take the lead or manage people more effectively
"Significantly boosted my confidence!
Before the program, I felt anxious and isolated at work. I didn’t feel capable of performing my role and couldn’t connect with people, so I just avoided English interactions. But after completing ‘English For Work’, I can communicate clearly and confidently in meetings, on the phone with clients, and even in my small talk interactions with colleagues!”"
- Diana | Global Trade Consultant, Australia
Program Details
Program Dates
Early 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Participants join weekly LIVE classes on the same day & same time every week
Weekly Outline
Your Roadmap to Effective Workplace Communication!
❇️ WEEK 1:
Optimising Your Professional Communication Style
• Homework & Video Training - Take a test to learn about your communication style at work
• Working Group - Share and compare your communication style with your group.
❇️ WEEK 2:
Communicating clearly & directly
• Working Group - Practise pronunciation, grammar and tone for maximum clarity at work!
❇️ WEEK 3:
Giving feedback with empathy & tact
• Video Training - Learn helpful phrases for giving constructive feedback
• Working Group Simulated Practice - In pairs, you will conduct a Performance Review, focused on your industry & communication style. You will take turns being the Manager & Employee.
❇️ WEEK 4:
Initiating difficult conversations
• Video Training - Learn 4 different approaches to communicating & resolving conflict
• Working Group Simulated Practice - Workplace Conflict Scenarios: Use the functional language you have learnt to initiate, navigate & resolve 3 issues.
❇️ WEEK 5:
Countering problems with solutions
• Homework - Read 3 Case Studies describing problems that arise in the workplace. How would you resolve them? What language can you use?
• Working Group Simulated Practice: In groups of 3, role play the scenarios to find solutions.
❇️ WEEK 6:
Negotiating like a pro!
• Video Training - 3 steps for negotiating a pay rise
• Homework - Prepare for your one-to-one Pay Rise simulation with a Coach
• Simulated Practice (one-to-one) - Meet with your Coach to present your Pay Rise Proposal
❇️ WEEK 7:
Persuading for mutually-beneficial outcomes
• Video Training - The 5 Persuasion Principles
• Working Group Simulated Practice - Tactful Persuasion: Practise language to persuade your team
❇️ WEEK 8:
Winning friends & influencing people
• Working Group Simulated Practice - Put your professional communication to the test! Use your clear, effective and persuasive communication skills to convince others that YOU are right!
Program fees
US $399 (Hey Lady! Members)
US $550 (Non-members)
What's included in the price?
✔ Weekly LIVE, small-group coaching sessions (max. 6 per group), including:
• 3 x Simulated Practice Opportunities - Meetings, phone call, networking
• 5 x Working Group Sessions to practise useful language and prepare for your Simulated Practice Opportunities
✔ 4 x Video Trainings: Recorded training to watch between classes
✔ Personalised coach feedback on your in-class activities & homework tasks
✔ Comprehensive PDF workbook with homework tasks to prepare for live sessions
✔ Digital Certificate of Completion that can be presented to your employer
How much time do I need?
Approximately 2-3 hours per week, for 8 weeks including class time and home task time.
You will need to attend 1 x live class per week, which will be at the same time every week.
Home tasks can be completed in your own time. The better you prepare, the more effective your live sessions will be.
How do I enrol?
1. Join the 'English For Work' waitlist (click here).
2. We will email you when enrolments open for Part 1.
3. Choose a class & make payment to enrol.
English For Work Part 1 runs once per year.
Enrolments will open again in early 2026 (exact class dates yet to be confirmed).
Places are strictly limited. The waitlist has priority access.
Not sure if Part 1 is right for you?
Take the quiz to find your perfect English For Work program!
Get suggestions to suit your:
✓ English level
✓ Workplace challenges
✓ Professional English goals
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Hear from our Part 1 Graduates
"This program is a 'god send'!
English For Work gave me the practical experience and feedback I needed to walk into my first corporate job in Australia feeling confident and capable!"
- Irene
Executive Assistant, Australia
"I can express my professional opinion
with unwavering confidence - something I didn't have before! I feel well-prepared to excel in high-stakes English settings at work!"
- Marwa
Small Business Owner, Egypt
"So much has changed since I enrolled!
Not only did my Coach help me feel more capable and secure at work, she also me replaced my negative self-talk with confidence. I used to second-guess myself at work, but now I can speak freely with my colleagues without fear!"
- Jessica
Software Developer, Colombia
Questions you may have
Is the price for all three parts of the program?
No, the price indicated on this page is for Part 1 only.
Do I have to do all three? Can I just do one?
You can choose which parts of this program you complete, and in which order (i.e. you do not need to complete Part 1 first). Each part covers a specific area of workplace communication. There will be a separate application and enrolment process for each of the three parts.
When are the classes?
Enrolments for Part 1 classes will open in early 2026 (exact class dates yet to be confirmed). There will be classes available in different timezones - they will be displayed on the bottom of this page when enrolments open in 2026. Your live classes (Working Groups & Simulated Practice sessions) will be held every week at the same day and time, for the duration of the 8-week program.
How many participants are in each class?
You can expect a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 other people in your class, but you will have opportunities to practise speaking in different contexts; smaller groups, one-to-one with other classmates, group simulated role play experiences and a one-to-one session with your Coach.
Do I need a Hey Lady! membership to enrol?
Yes, you will need an active Hey Lady! Membership to enrol in our English For Work Program, as our small-group classes are hosted inside our online platform and you will communicate with you Coach and classmates via the platform. Learn about Membership Plans.
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel?
Please check our Terms & Conditions page to read about our Cancellation Policy. If you have any questions about this, please email [email protected]
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