This Page is for Employees Only
This Page is for Employees Only
English Under the Arches
This program helps crew members improve their English skills while working at McDonald’s. Classes are designed for restaurant employees and focus on building confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding English in everyday situations.
Get to Know The Program:
- McDonald’s covers the tuition cost for the program.
- Content is focused on the English skills that restaurant employees need most.
- Whether you’re a manager or want to become a manager in the future, these are the language skills you need.
- We teach the words and phrases that you’ll hear in your McDonald’s every day – so you can start using what you learn right away.
- Courses are delivered using a blended method of live virtual classes and self-paced eLearning.
- You will need access to the Internet and to an Internet-compatible device, preferably a desktop computer – but the course is also accessible via a mobile device.
- You must have a personal email address to be enrolled.
What Classes Are Available?
What classes are available?
Depending on your current English skills and needs, we offer:
Shift Basics
For employees with very limited English speaking skills.
Shift Conversation
For employees who have some proficiency in speaking English.
Shift Writing
For employees who are proficient with speaking English, but need practice with written English.
Conducting Performance Reviews
For managers who need extra help with delivering performance reviews in English.
Who Is Eligible?
English Under the Arches is available to both crew and managers. To participate, you must:
- Be selected by your Supervisor or Owner/Operator as someone who would benefit from stronger English communication skills.
- Be a non-native English speaker.
Issues/Questions with this benefit?
Reach out to Natanael Guanipa, Burrell Family McDonald’s Spanish Liaison using the form below: