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Investigating the Process of Developing a Workplace English Digital Course for Oman Petroleum Academy and Industry

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  • Iman Al-Khalidi
  • Duhai Khalifa Duhai Al-Shukaili
  • Majdi Mohammed Said Ali Sulaiman
  • Omaima Al Hinai
  • Mariam Al-Sabah
  • Samaher Said Mohammed Al-Harrasi

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This study is part of a considerable project that the researchers endeavour to accomplish upon approaching the findings and developing a course design framework. The project aims to propose a training digital course offering English for the workplace (EWP) for Oman petroleum academy and industry. The study aims to explore the needs of Omani petroleum staff when developing the English for the workplace course. The study is shaped and guided by the approaches of ESP, learner needs, and e-learning. The data were collected via two methods, the survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The data analysis method explored certain findings and themes that are identified in terms of linguistic and workplace needs/soft skills that must be considered when developing an effective and engaging course that suits the modern workplace setting and the digital age.

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  • Iman Al-Khalidi & Duhai Khalifa Duhai Al-Shukaili & Majdi Mohammed Said Ali Sulaiman & Omaima Al Hinai & Mariam Al-Sabah & Samaher Said Mohammed Al-Harrasi, 2023. "Investigating the Process of Developing a Workplace English Digital Course for Oman Petroleum Academy and Industry," World Journal of English Language, Sciedu Press, vol. 13(7), pages 473-473, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:jfr:wjel11:v:13:y:2023:i:7:p:473
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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