DIVERS ENGLISH
Divers English
Lesson Syllabuses
What will I learn at Divers English?
At Divers English, we specialize in providing flexible and tailored learning experiences to help you excel in diving-related communication. Our syllabi are designed with real-world diving scenarios in mind, ensuring practical and effective language use for every situation.
What to Expect:
Choose from Two Comprehensive Syllabuses:
Diving Syllabus
Focused on enhancing communication during diving activities, this syllabus covers essential topics like dive briefings, safety procedures, and underwater communication, ensuring seamless interaction with English-speaking divers.
Sales Syllabus
Perfect for dive shop employees, this syllabus emphasizes customer service, sales techniques, and advising clients on dive equipment, courses, and tours.
Customize Your Learning:
At the start of your course, you’ll have the option to select a syllabus—or even combine elements from both—to match your specific goals. Want to dive into topics not listed in our syllabi? No problem!
We can arrange alternative lessons tailored to your unique interests and needs.
Explore our syllabus options today and embark on a learning journey that prepares you to communicate with confidence in the diving world!
Diving Syllabus
January
Introductions & Diving Basics
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Week 1: Saying Hello
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “be” for introductions
Example: My name is Taro. I am your buddy.
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Week 2: Introducing Others
Focus: Grammar - Subject pronouns, possessive adjectives and Jobs
Example: She is my instructor. This is her gear.
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Week 3: Numbers and Time
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Talking about time with “at” and numbers
Example: The dive starts at 10 o’clock.
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Week 4: Talking About Equipment
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Demonstratives (this/that/these/those)
Example: This is my wetsuit. Those are your fins.
February
Marine Life & Simple Communication
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Week 1: Sea Animals
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Singular and plural nouns
Example: A fish is small. Sharks are big.
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Week 2: Describing Size and Color
Focus: Grammar - Adjectives and word order
Example: The turtle is big and green.
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Week 3: Using Hand Signals
Focus: Listening/Speaking and Grammar - Present Simple for meaning
Example: This signal means “stop.”
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Week 4: Simple Weather Descriptions
Focus: Grammar - “It is/It isn’t” and weather vocabulary
Example: It is sunny. It isn’t raining.
March
Diving Spots & Equipment
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Week 1: The Dive Area
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Prepositions of place
Example: The boat is near the reef.
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Week 2: What’s This?
Focus: Grammar - Question forms with “What”
Example: What is this? It’s a mask.
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Week 3: Pre-Dive Safety
Focus: Grammar - Imperatives for instructions
Example: Check your buddy’s air.
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Week 4: Dive Planning
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Sequencing language
Example: First, we put on our gear. Then, we enter the water.
April
Safety & Basic Rules
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Week 1: Rules for Diving
Focus: Grammar - Modal verbs (can/can’t)
Example: You can go for two dives but you can’t dive alone.
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Week 2: Emergency Situations
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Questions with “Do you…”
Example: Do you have motion sickness?
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Week 3: Asking for Help
Focus: Functional Language and Grammar - Polite requests with “Can you…”
Example: Can you help me with my gear?
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Week 4: Giving Simple Advice
Focus: Grammar - “Should/Shouldn’t” for advice
Example: You should bring water. You shouldn’t swim too fast.
May
Diving Environments
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Week 1: Beach Diving
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Zero Conditional for simple tips
Example: If the sand is soft, walk slowly.
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Week 2: Types of Water
Focus: Grammar - Comparatives
Example: Salt water is more buoyant than fresh water.
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Week 3: Diving from Boats
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Prepositions of movement
Example: Jump off the boat into the water.
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Week 4: Favorite Dive Spots
Focus: Grammar - Superlatives
Example: This is the best dive spot in Okinawa.
June
Certifications & Skills
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Week 1: Dive Certifications
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “need to” for requirements
Example: You need to do your Advanced Open Water to dive 30 meters.
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Week 2: Talking About Levels
Focus: Grammar - Before/After
Example: You can take the Divemaster after you finish the Rescue Diver course.
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Week 3: Dive Skills
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Infinitive verbs (to + base form)
Example: You need to practice buoyancy control.
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Week 4: Talking About Experiences
Focus: Grammar - Past Simple (regular and irregular verbs)
Example: I saw a manta ray yesterday.
July
Dive Travel & Logistics
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Week 1: Planning a Trip
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “want to”
Example: I want to use Nitrox for the dive.
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Week 2: Packing for a Dive
Focus: Grammar - Countable and uncountable nouns
Example: I have to take same food with me to the Dive site.
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Week 3: Talking About Costs
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Asking about prices
Example: How much does it cost to rent a tank?
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Week 4: Renting Equipment
Focus: Grammar - Using “can” for permission and requests
Example: Can I rent a wetsuit for the day?
August
Navigation and Safety
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Week 1: Compass Directions
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Prepositions of movement (Directions)
Example: Swim north for 20 meters, then turn east.
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Week 2: Understanding Dive Maps
Focus: Grammar - Prepositions of place
Example: The wreck is near the reef.
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Week 3: Using Signals Underwater
Focus: Speaking/Listening – Hand Signals
Example: I am signaling “ascend.”
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Week 4: Talking About Safety
Focus: Grammar - Imperatives for instructions
Example: Always check your buddy’s air.
September
Advanced Dive Skills
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Week 1: Night Diving Basics
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “have to” for necessity
Example: You have to carry a torch for night diving.
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Week 2: Deep Diving Safety
Focus: Grammar - Modal verbs (must/should) for advice
Example: You must ascend slowly to avoid Decompression Sickness.
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Week 3: Drift Diving Tips
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Phrasal verbs
Example: Hold on to the line during the drift.
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Week 4: Diving Wrecks
Focus: Grammar - Past Simple vs Past Continuous for experiences
Example: I was exploring the wreck and saw so many fish.
October
Dive Site Management & Environment
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Week 1: Setting Up a Dive Site
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Future Simple for plans
Example: We will set up our dive gear at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
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Week 2: Managing Dive Groups
Focus: Grammar - Using “let’s” for suggestions
Example: Let’s check everyone’s gear before the dive.
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Week 3: Protecting the Environment
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Modal verbs for rules
Example: You mustn’t touch the coral.
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Week 4: Equipment Checks
Focus: Grammar - Present Simple for routines
Example: We check our air before every dive.
November
Specialized Diving Topics
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Week 1: Learning About Nitrox
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “used for” and “used to” to explain
Example: Gas analyzers are used for checking the Oxygen percentage.
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Week 2: Decompression Stops
Focus: Grammar - Future Simple for actions
Example: We will stop at 5 meters for 3 minutes.
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Week 3: Dive Accessories
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Adjectives to describe equipment
Example: The DSMB is a long, bright-colored tube.
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Week 4: Planning a Wreck Dive
Focus: Grammar - Sequencing language
Example: First, we check the tanks. Then, we check the dive computer.
December
Review & Sharing Experiences
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Week 1: Reviewing Dive Knowledge
Focus: Mixed Skills and Grammar - Reviewing past grammar points
Example: Review prepositions and modal verbs.
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Week 2: Diving with Confidence
Focus: Functional Language and Speaking - Confidence Building Phrases
Example: "You're doing great, just remember to stay calm"
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Week 3: Sharing Dive Stories
Focus: Speaking and Grammar - Using “and/but/so” to connect ideas
Example: I saw a shark, but I wasn’t scared.
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Week 4: Year-End Celebration
Focus: Listening and Speaking - Social conversations
Example: What was your favorite dive this year?
Sales Syllabus
January
Building Rapport with Customers
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Week 1: Greetings and Introductions
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “be” and polite greetings
Example: Welcome to our shop! How can I help you today?
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Week 2: Small Talk
Focus: Functional Language and Grammar - Present Simple for common topics
Example: The weather is perfect for diving today.
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Week 3: Asking About Customer Needs
Focus: Grammar - Question forms with “What” and “Do”
Example: What are you looking for? Do you need help choosing gear?
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Week 4: Recommending Products
Focus: Grammar - Using “should” and “can” for advice
Example: You should try this mask. It can fit most face shapes.
February
Selling Dive Equipment
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Week 1: Names of Dive Equipment
Focus: Vocabulary - Common terms for gear
Example: This is a BCD. It stands for buoyancy control device.
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Week 2: Describing Products
Focus: Grammar - Adjectives for features and comparisons
Example: This wetsuit is warmer than the 3mm suit.
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Week 3: Explaining Benefits
Focus: Grammar - Present Simple for explanations
Example: This fin reduces effort when you swim.
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Week 4: Handling Questions About Equipment
Focus: Functional Language - Using “can” and “is” for responses
Example: Yes, this tank can hold 12 liters of air.
March
Selling Dive Tours & Courses
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Week 1: Explaining Dive Tour Options
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “there is/there are”
Example: There is a morning boat dive and an afternoon shore dive.
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Week 2: Promoting Dive Courses
Focus: Grammar - Using “will” for future benefits
Example: This course will improve your diving skills.
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Week 3: Answering Common Questions
Focus: Functional Language - Question forms with “how” and “what”
Example: How many dives are included in the package?
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Week 4: Making Recommendations
Focus: Grammar - Using “could” and “might” for suggestions
Example: You might enjoy the Advanced Open Water course.
April
Handling Customer Concerns
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Week 1: Answering Questions About Safety
Focus: Functional Language and Grammar - Modal verbs (can/must)
Example: You must always dive with a buddy for safety.
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Week 2: Handling Complaints
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Polite responses with “I’m sorry”
Example: I’m sorry you had trouble with the equipment. Let me help.
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Week 3: Explaining Refund Policies
Focus: Grammar - Using conditionals (First Conditional)
Example: If the weather is bad, we will refund your tour.
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Week 4: Resolving Issues
Focus: Functional Language - Offering solutions
Example: We can exchange this for a different size.
May
Upselling & Cross-Selling
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Week 1: Recommending Accessories
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “also” and “too”
Example: You’ll also need a snorkel with your mask.
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Week 2: Offering Discounts and Deals
Focus: Functional Language - Talking about percentages and prices
Example: This package is 20% off today.
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Week 3: Suggesting Upgrades
Focus: Grammar - Comparatives and superlatives
Example: This computer is more advanced than the standard model.
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Week 4: Bundling Products
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Talking about combinations
Example: This package includes fins, boots, and a mesh bag.
June
Polishing Customer Service Skills
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Week 1: Being Polite and Professional
Focus: Functional Language - Phrases for politeness
Example: Thank you for visiting! Have a great dive!
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Week 2: Offering Suggestion
Focus: Grammar - Using “would like” for follow-ups
Example: Would you like me to send you information about maintenance?
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Week 3: Handling Busy Times
Focus: Functional Language - Managing multiple customers
Example: I’ll be with you in just a moment.
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Week 4: Ending the Interaction Positively
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Closing phrases
Example: Thank you for coming! We hope to see you again.
July
Building Confidence with Product Knowledge
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Week 1: Describing Equipment Features
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Using “has” and “have” for descriptions
Example: This wetsuit has a thermal lining for cold water.
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Week 2: Comparing Products
Focus: Grammar - Comparatives and superlatives
Example: This regulator is lighter than the others, and it’s the most durable.
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Week 3: Answering Technical Questions
Focus: Functional Language - Using “because” to explain
Example: This dive light is better because it has 10.000 lumens.
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Week 4: Talking About Quality
Focus: Grammar - Using “will” and “can” for future guarantees
Example: This product will last for five years if maintained properly.
August
Selling to International Customers
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Week 1: Explaining Prices and Currency
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Talking about amounts with “cost” and “price”
Example: The total cost is 10,000 yen.
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Week 2: Giving Directions and Information
Focus: Grammar - Imperatives for clear instructions
Example: Go straight, then turn right to find the dive site.
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Week 3: Explaining Payment Methods
Focus: Functional Language - Talking about options with “can” and “cannot”
Example: You can pay by cash, but we cannot accept cards.
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Week 4: Handling Language Barriers
Focus: Functional Language - Simplifying phrases and clarifying
Example: Please point to what you need.
September
Promoting Dive Experiences
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Week 1: Highlighting Key Features of Dive Tours
Focus: Grammar - Using “there is/there are”
Example: There is a wreck dive in the morning and a reef dive in the afternoon.
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Week 2: Sharing Personal Experiences
Focus: Grammar - Past Simple for storytelling
Example: I went to this dive site last month. It was amazing.
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Week 3: Encouraging Customers to Book Now
Focus: Functional Language - Using “should” and urgency phrases
Example: You should book today because spots fill quickly.
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Week 4: Promoting Seasonal Offers
Focus: Grammar - Present Continuous for ongoing promotions
Example: We are running a 15% discount on all packages this month.
October
Handling Difficult Situations
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Week 1: Responding to Negative Feedback
Focus: Functional Language - Phrases for empathy and solutions
Example: I’m sorry to hear that. Let’s fix this for you.
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Week 2: Comparing Similar Brands
Focus: Grammar – Using ‘and’ or ‘but’ to explain brands
Example: Bism is more expensive but has very good quality.
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Week 3: Addressing Safety Concerns
Focus: Vocabulary and Grammar - Modal verbs for reassurance
Example: You can trust this gear. It meets all safety standards.
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Week 4: Staying Professional with Language
Focus: Functional Language - Direct vs Indirect Language
Example: Would you mind waiting for a moment, please?
November
Selling Like a Pro
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Week 1: Understanding Customer Needs
Focus: Grammar - Asking questions with “what” and “why”
Example: What type of diving do you enjoy? Why do you prefer it?
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Week 2: Building Trust and Loyalty
Focus: Functional Language - Using positive language
Example: I recommend this brand because it’s reliable and popular.
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Week 3: Closing the Sale
Focus: Grammar - Using “let’s” and “how about”
Example: Let’s finalize your order. How about adding a dive tour?
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Week 4: Following Up with Customers
Focus: Functional Language - Polite follow-ups
Example: Thank you for your purchase! How did the dive go?
December
Reflecting & Preparing for the Future
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Week 1: Reviewing the Year’s Sales
Focus: Grammar - Past Simple for reflections
Example: This year, we sold 500 sets of gear.
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Week 2: Planning for Next Year
Focus: Grammar - Future Simple for goals
Example: Next year, we will focus on eco-friendly products.
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Week 3: Sharing Success Stories
Focus: Functional Language - Positive phrases for motivation
Example: Customers loved our new dive packages this year.
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Week 4: Celebrating Achievements
Focus: Listening and Speaking - Social phrases for events
Example: Congratulations on a great year! Let’s make next year even better!