English for Logistics Course | Online Supply Chain Lessons

English for logistics

Online English for logistics course with a native teacher

The Break Into English logistics course is taught one-to-one over video, with a native teacher you keep from start to finish. It starts from your job and your real situations: a container held at the port, a supplier in Asia to chase, a truck that arrives without the right paperwork.

In logistics, English is both written and spoken: emails to carriers and freight forwarders, calls with a warehouse abroad, and shipping documents. One misunderstanding can mean a delay, a penalty, or a delivery to the wrong place.

That is why the classes start from your own documents and exchanges: you do most of the talking, through role-plays, and your teacher corrects what matters in your job.

The Break Into English method

How the logistics English classes work

Classes follow a dynamic method focused on speaking and listening. Your teacher combines several activities based on your goal and, if useful, uses our General English and Business English textbooks.

Oral presentations
You prepare a presentation of your site, a flow, or a KPI and present it to your teacher.
Listening activity
You summarize a short audio clip, then summarize it again using the new vocabulary, and get used to different accents.
Picture description
You describe a photo of a warehouse, a dock, or a port, then describe it again using 3 to 7 new words.
Grammar in practice
Grammar is practiced out loud, based on your own mistakes, with no fill-in-the-blank drills.

Sample 45-minute class

10 min · Your site

You present your warehouse or team as you would to a new partner.

15 min · Listening and summary

You work on comprehension and vocabulary with an audio clip.

20 min · Role-play

You handle a call from a late carrier, played by your teacher, then go over your mistakes.

Course length and schedule around your shifts

Course length depends on your starting level and your goal. To make fast progress, we recommend at least 2 hours of class per week, with a little practice between classes.

Classes last 30, 45, or 60 minutes and are booked in packs of 5 to 40 sessions.

Classes run 7 days a week and can be canceled for free up to 6 hours before, so you can fit them before or after your shift.

English for supply chain and logistics roles

The course adapts to your role and to the people you work with.

Warehouse and fulfillment

Follow instructions, report a stock discrepancy, and welcome a foreign driver.

Purchasing and procurement

Chase a supplier, confirm an order, and negotiate a delivery date.

Transport and freight

Book transport, track a shipment, and handle a delay or a claim with a carrier.

Supply chain and import-export

Coordinate flows with partners abroad, and discuss Incoterms and customs.

English level needed in logistics, by role

The CEFR measures language level in 6 steps, from A1 to C2. Here are benchmarks by role, with the TOEIC Listening & Reading score that matches each level according to ETS.

Role	Recommended CEFR level	TOEIC score (out of 990)
Warehouse operative, forklift driver	A2 to B1	225 to 550
Inventory controller, buyer	B1	From 550
Freight forwarder, import-export coordinator	B2	From 785
Supply chain manager, logistics director	B2 to C1	785 to 945

B2 is a common requirement for international logistics roles. The TOEIC does not measure C2.

English for logistics course content

Your teacher builds each class around your role. Every situation is practiced in role-play, out loud and in writing.

Orders and procurement
Place and confirm an order, chase a supplier, and negotiate a lead time.
Stock and warehousing
Talk about stock levels, inventory, receiving, and picking.
Transport and shipping
Book transport, track a shipment, and report a delay by email or phone.
Documents and Incoterms
Read a delivery note, a commercial invoice, or a bill of lading, and explain an Incoterm.
Claims and problems
Handle damaged goods, a wrong quantity, or goods held at customs.
Meetings and KPIs
Present on-time delivery, lead times, or a supply issue in a meeting.

Training a team? See our English classes for companies.

Essential logistics English vocabulary

A few terms you use every day in logistics, each with a sample sentence you will practice in class.

Term	Meaning	Sample sentence
Warehouse	A building where goods are stored	“The goods are stored in our warehouse near the port.”
Shipment	Goods sent together	“The shipment left the port this morning.”
Lead time	Time between order and delivery	“The lead time is three weeks.”
Pallet	Platform for moving goods	“The order fits on two pallets.”
Freight forwarder	Company that organizes transport	“Our freight forwarder handles customs clearance.”
Bill of lading	Shipping document for sea freight	“Please send a copy of the bill of lading.”
Truck (US) / lorry (UK)	Road vehicle for goods	“The truck is due at dock 4 at 10 a.m.”
Out of stock	Not available	“This item is out of stock until Friday.”
Tracking number	Number to follow a parcel	“Here is the tracking number for your parcel.”
Customs clearance	Approval to import or export	“The container is waiting for customs clearance.”

Not sure where to start? Book a free trial class and your teacher will assess your level.

Prove your logistics English with an official certificate

A certificate proves your level to employers and recruiters. Break Into English is an authorized Cambridge English exam center and is accredited by ETS for the TOEIC.

Assess your level
In the free trial class, your teacher assesses your level on the CEFR scale.
Choose the exam
Cambridge English or TOEIC, depending on what your employer asks for.
Prepare in class
You combine logistics English with practice on the exam format.
Take the exam
You sit the exam with the level you need to prove.

Cambridge English exam centerETS TOEIC accreditationOne-to-one video classes

English for logistics course pricing

from €14.38

per class, in packs of 5 to 40 sessions. Your first 30-minute class is free.

One-to-one classes, e-learning, or group training?

Format	How it works	Built around your role
E-learning app	Short lessons and quizzes on your own	No speaking practice
Self-paced video course	Recorded lessons, no live teacher	Partly
Group training	Fixed schedule, hard to keep with shifts	Partly
One-to-one classes with Break Into English	A live native teacher, 7 days a week, free cancellation up to 6 hours before	Yes, based on your role and documents

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English for logistics training for teams

We train warehouse, transport, and supply chain teams with one-to-one classes: one native teacher per person and schedules that fit each roster. 64 companies already trust Break Into English.

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FAQ about our English for logistics course

How much does an English for logistics course cost?

One-to-one classes start at €14.38 per class, in packs of 5 to 40 sessions. Your first 30-minute class is free, with no commitment and no credit card.

Can I take classes around shifts?

Yes. Classes run 7 days a week on Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet and can be canceled for free up to 6 hours before. You can book them before or after your shift, including early, late, or night shifts.

What level of English do I need to start?

There is no minimum level. Your teacher assesses your level on the CEFR scale during the free trial class, then starts with what you need most: emails to carriers, calls with suppliers, or tracking a shipment.

Do the classes cover Incoterms and shipping documents?

Yes. You learn to read and explain a delivery note, a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, or a packing list in English, and to discuss Incoterms with a customer or a freight forwarder.

Can I bring my own documents?

Yes. You can bring an email, a purchase order, or a procedure, without confidential data. Your teacher uses it to build role-plays close to your daily work.

Do I learn American or British English?

Both. Your teacher shows you the pairs you will meet, such as truck and lorry, or freight and goods, and focuses on the partners you work with.

Is the course only for managers?

No. It works for warehouse staff, dispatchers, buyers, freight forwarders, and supply chain managers. Your teacher builds the program around your role.

Can I get a certificate at the end?

Yes. Break Into English is an authorized Cambridge English exam center and is accredited by ETS for the TOEIC. Your teacher can prepare you for the exam an employer asks for.

Do you train warehouse and supply chain teams?

Yes. We train teams with one-to-one classes: one native teacher per person and schedules that fit each roster. Request a quote from our page for companies.

English for Logistics Course: Online Lessons for Supply Chain Teams

Free logistics English trial class

Online English for logistics course with a native teacher

How the logistics English classes work

Oral presentations

Listening activity

Picture description

Grammar in practice

10 min · Your site

15 min · Listening and summary

20 min · Role-play

Course length and schedule around your shifts

English for supply chain and logistics roles

Warehouse and fulfillment

Purchasing and procurement

Transport and freight

Supply chain and import-export

English level needed in logistics, by role

English for logistics course content

Orders and procurement

Stock and warehousing

Transport and shipping

Documents and Incoterms

Claims and problems

Meetings and KPIs

Essential logistics English vocabulary

Prove your logistics English with an official certificate

Assess your level

Choose the exam

Prepare in class

Take the exam