ETC's English for the Fashion Industry course equips learners with the specialist language and communication skills needed to work confidently in the global fashion world. The programme supports students and professionals across fashion design, garment production, marketing, styling, journalism, branding and retail, helping them use industry specific English with accuracy and confidence.
The course develops the practical vocabulary and expressions used in areas such as textiles, garment construction, production, promotion, events and retail. Through seminars, group sessions, projects and real world materials, students learn how to describe designs, discuss fashion trends, explain processes, collaborate with teams, and present ideas professionally.
Whether preparing for further study or career development in the fashion sector, learners gain the skills required to communicate clearly and operate effectively in modern fashion environments.
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Course Intensities
Entry Requirements
Minimum Age and Level
18+ years old. Recommended CEFR B1 level or above. Entry test may be required.
Course Duration
12 weeks
Minimum 1 week
Course Structure
30 lessons per week
10 lessons of Fashion Industry English per week plus 20 lessons of General English per week.
What to expect
Course Structure
Typical Course Content
Introduction to Fashion
Working in fashion
Garments and garment parts
Colours and descriptive vocabulary
Fashion job roles
Spelling rules for “-ing” verbs
Talking about current projects
History of Fashion
Milestones and major fashion eras
Fashion trends
Illustration techniques
Past simple, past participles and “used to”
Discussing illustration briefs
Textiles
Fabric types and construction
Fabric processing and care
Explaining processes
Using the passive
Making and responding to requests
Garment Construction
Pattern equipment and pattern pieces
Measurements and specifications
Fitting vocabulary
Adjusting and altering measurements
Production
Production problems and solutions
Packaging methods
Describing causes, effects and processes
Reporting production information
Promotion
Branding and promotional channels
Marketing campaigns
Writing press releases
Promotional vocabulary
Explaining objectives and priorities
Making and responding to suggestions
Events
Fashion event planning
Roles and responsibilities
Fashion writing
Delegation and teamwork language
Discussing problems and giving apologies
Describing fashion and styling
Events
Merchandising and store displays
Negotiating
Offering and requesting help
Making, accepting and rejecting conditions
How much does it cost?
Dates & Fees
Most courses are available throughout the year. You can find a full list of course dates and prices in our Dates & Fees, or use the ETC Course Calculator to get a quote.
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