Voxy

English for Global Teams: Multicultural Teams

Voxy

English for Global Teams: Multicultural Teams

Rebecca Payne-Passmore
Anna Murray

Instructors: Rebecca Payne-Passmore

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify and explain how cultural differences affect teamwork in professional settings.

  • Understand how to successfully form relationships with people from different cultures.

  • Describe how cultural differences influence communication and how to respond effectively.

  • Use strategies to communicate clearly and inclusively with speakers of different skill levels.

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September 2026

Assessments

24 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

This week, you will learn about this course and understand how to use Voxy's innovative platform.

What's included

4 videos4 readings2 assignments1 app item

This week, you will learn what it’s like to work in a team with people from different cultures. You’ll explore how cultural differences can affect the workplace, what challenges might come up, and how to deal with them in a positive way. You’ll also talk about the benefits of working in multicultural teams and why global cooperation matters. You will do four different units on the Voxy platform and then answer some reflection questions, which will probably take you about 5 hours to complete. Good luck!

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

In this module, you’ll learn how cultures can vary in beliefs, behaviors, and communication styles. We’ll explore how these differences affect teamwork and how to respond in a respectful and thoughtful way. You’ll also look at strategies to help form positive relationships and ways to work better with people from different cultural backgrounds. You will do four different units on the Voxy platform and then answer some reflection questions, which will probably take you about 5 hours to complete. Good luck!

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

Cross-cultural communication can be full of surprises—sometimes people mean different things even when they use the same words or body language. This module helps you understand how culture affects not just what we say and how we act, but how we do it and how others understand it. You’ll learn how to notice possible mix-ups and handle them in a respectful way, and hear real-life examples of how people have learned from their experiences to become better communicators. You will do four different units on the Voxy platform and then answer some reflection questions, which will probably take you about 5 hours to complete. Good luck!

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

This week, you’ll explore how English is used in different parts of the world and how to communicate clearly with people from many language backgrounds. You’ll learn how to adapt your speaking and listening to different levels and regional styles of English, and build confidence in your English ability. You will do four different units on the Voxy platform and then answer some reflection questions, which will probably take you about 5 hours to complete. Good luck!

What's included

4 readings4 assignments4 app items

This week, you will use everything you learned to write a welcome email to a multicultural team and describe a time when culture had an effect on your work or your workplace.

What's included

5 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

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Instructors

Rebecca Payne-Passmore
Voxy
20 Courses61,087 learners
Anna Murray
Voxy
20 Courses61,087 learners

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