Learn English for Shop Assistants and Cashiers to Impress
Course type
Individual/Closed-Group
Course length
25 hours for MFHEA recognition
Pricing
1-3 people: €850 | Additional students: €250 per person
Admin & Course material
€55 per person
Entry age
18+
Entry level
A2/B1
Qualification level
MQF Level 5
1 ECTS/ECTVET point per course
MFHEA license number
2021-002
Applicable for refund schemes
Get qualified, investing in skills
Delivery method
At BELS Malta or Gozo, at your office, online
Ideal for
Individuals working in retail shops, supermarket workers, management and trainers and small business owners
Suitable roles
Supermarket employees, cashiers, shop owners, shop managers, small business owners, clothing shop employees
Upskill to Engage and Retain Clients
Our English for shop assistants and cashiers course is designed to provide workers with the confidence and skills required to assist, engage and retain clients. By developing business English and communication skills, staff members will be in a better position to deal with clients in the store, build meaningful client relationships and upsell. The content tackles common day-to-day duties and is also personalised depending on the type and size of business.
The first part of the course focuses on client interaction across a various daily situations including assisting clients with typical enquiries, getting to know client needs to support them better, guiding customers to products in the store, explaining payment and return policies and provide customer service. Students will develop their functional language skills for improved accuracy and fluency.
Another aspect covered in the course relates to the product and polite upselling techniques through conscious use of language. We will explore language and sales techniques to describe products, their use and highlighting its benefits.
Our trainers will prepare suitable material depending on the role specific company. Lessons are based on language input followed by practice in the form of role-plays, presentations, dialogues and other interactive activities. Our trainers will monitor and error-correct throughout to encourage accurate and fluent use of the language.
It is ideal for individuals working in retail shops, supermarket workers, management and trainers and small business owners.
Suggested Topics:
- Dealing with complaints
- Making a sale and upselling
- Cultural awareness
- Building rapport with customers
- Remaining professional and polite
- Making suggestions
The suggested topics are a guideline, build your own course based on your needs.
Course Objectives
- Learning vocabulary and phrases related to shop/supermarket needs;
- Developing language fluency and accuracy relating to daily duties;
- Acquiring natural and conscious use of language for polite and effective communication;
- Fine-tuning sales and customer service techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- Confidence in using workplace vocabulary, phrase and idioms;
- Ability to communicate fluently and accurately in English;
- Connecting with clients and providing personalised support;
- Describing products and services, their benefits and uses;
- Developing upselling skills using polite and natural techniques.
Our English for shop assistants and cashiers are offered as individual or private group training sessions. All course content is tailor-made following a detailed needs analysis to learn more about your role and industry.
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