The FOCAL platform is a free resource for the acquisition of occupational language skills and other related competences needed in the sector of agriculture, retail and industry. With the FOCAL platform, teachers can easily find authentic language materials to use in their adult education courses by integrating the specific occupational language training. The platform is also suitable for independent learning.

The FOCAL platform is designed for learners willing to develop own occupational language competences and technical skills, as well as for teachers providing occupational language courses or vocational training for learners with migration background. The course is meant for the persons having at least A2 proficiency level of the target language. It is expected that upon completion of the course the participants will be able to reach level B1-B2 according to CEFR.

The FOCAL platform offers courses in French, German, Greek, Polish and Spanish. Each language version addresses specific topics/sectors: French – Retail and Industry German – Retail and Industry Greek – Retail and Agriculture Polish – Retail and Industry Spanish – Retail and Agriculture To get started with a course select the country flag below.