High Int

Introduction to the English for Commercial Drivers Course

This unit introduces different types of driving jobs, from rideshare and medical driving to truck driving, shuttle services, and delivery driving. Understanding these options will help students learn about the skills and responsibilities required in each role.

Introduction to Driving Careers

This unit is built around an interaction between a rideshare driver and a passenger. The rideshare driver demonstrates excellent customer service and helps the passenger feel comfortable during the trip.

Rideshare Drivers

This unit explains the responsibilities of medical drivers, including assisting passengers with mobility challenges, ensuring safety, and communicating effectively. 

Medical Drivers

This mid-course assessment checks vocabulary and comprehension of the first three units in this English for Commercial Drivers course.

Mid-Course Assessment

This unit explains the key responsibilities of shuttle drivers—including welcoming passengers, offering information, and ensuring a safe and pleasant journey—as they provide convenient transportation for passengers between locations, such as airports, hotels, and event venues.

Shuttle Drivers

Truck drivers play a crucial role in transporting goods across cities, states, and even countries, ensuring that products reach businesses and consumers. This unit describes the responsibilities of truck drivers, the requirements for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and the skills needed for this profession.

Truck Drivers

Delivery drivers provide an essential service by transporting packages to homes and businesses quickly and efficiently. This unit explores the responsibilities of delivery drivers, including interacting with customers, obtaining signatures, and confirming deliveries.

Delivery Drivers

This final assessment checks vocabulary and comprehension of the final three units in this English for Commercial Drivers course.

Final Assessment

The goal of all commercial driving careers is to transport people or goods safely, reliably, and professionally from one location to another. This 6-part course focuses on the language needed for commercial drivers. Warm-up paired activities and role-plays are included for class time. A self-study version is also available.