This course helps learners to develop the essential language and soft skills to run a business with confidence. Through real-world examples and activities, learners will practice polite language for customer service, solving customer problems, and more.

  • Courses for English Language Learners. The course is taught in English.

  • NRS Level (National Reporting System): High Beginner

  • BEST Plus® SPL (Student Performance Level): 3-4

  • Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units usually take an hour to complete.


Unit 1: Customer Service
Ask for a customer’s order politely with the question “What would you like?” Respond to basic food service requests from customers. Use polite language to charge for services and break change.

Unit 2: Solving Customer Problems
Identify common words a customer might use to inform a vendor of a common dietary restriction. Respond to customer requests about dietary restrictions. Use polite language to make a request of a customer.