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Sun, 06 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Awesome Ideas for Business English Classes Liven up your business English classes and encourage high student talk time with these fun and creative activities. Table of Contents 1. Negotiations 2. Telephone call role-plays 3. Yearly comparison information gap 4. Business diaries – arranging a meeting 5. Dragon's Den/Shark Tank 6. Tell me about your company 7. Analyzing charts and graphs Listen to this blog post Do you want to teach business English? Related Articles: 1. Negotiations In pairs students role-play a negotiation. Each side will be given a sheet listing demands and concessions. Each side of the negotiation is awarded points for the type of concessions they get from the other side. For example, if one side manages to...  [Read more]

7 ideas for business English classes The activities provided in this graphic allow students to use English in ways that areinteresting, fun and relevant to their needs as business English learners. In ‘Negotiations’ students get to role-play a negotiation between two sides, earning points for each success they have in negotiating with the other side. Telephone role-plays are a great way to practice speaking to another person without the non-verbal clues that usually assist face-to-face communication. Comparison information gap activities are good for getting students to use English to find out particular information they need from another person, an important communicative skill needed by many business English learners. Arranging meetings is a good...  [Read more]

7 ideas for business English classes   Liven up your business English classes and encourage high student talking time with these fun and creative activities. NEGOTIATIONS In pairs students role-play a negotiation. Each side will be given a sheet listing demands and concessions. Each side of the negotiation is awarded points for the type of concessions they get from the other side. For example, if one side manages to get a 25% discount, they get 10 points and the other side gets 0. TELEPHONE CALL ROLE-PLAYS Telephone role-plays can be used with a variety of different topics such as leaving and taking a message, placing an order, arranging a meeting, making a complaint etc. The main point is to give students the chance to practice communicating in English without the visual clues...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 14 Course Books to Improve Your Business English Classes Business English falls under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and is an area of English language teaching that focuses on the language students need in order to function in an international business setting. It is a popular sector for qualified TEFL teachers to work in and one that can be financially rewarding. Students taking business English classes will generally already have a reasonable level of English language ability and course books tend to be aimed at pre-intermediate level students and above but there are books aimed at lower level students. Table of Contents Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Collins ELT Are you...  [Read more]

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Problems with Business English Classes - And How to Solve Them! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the more common problems that can be associated with the teaching of Business English classes. They are some of the things that we need to be aware of as teachers about our learners. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Watch the video about this topic Firstly we need to bear in mind that very often our students will have been working all day before they come to their English classes and so our students are going to be tired. We need to be aware of that and we...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Guide to Teaching One-to-One & Group Business English Classes The main reason for doing this TEFL course was to improve my teaching skills and to use them to teach business English. Even though I studied business and economics, I cannot know everything in this field or other fields like hotel management or IT. But I can help my students to improve their vocabulary and to speak more fluently at meetings. It is important in the beginning that we ask our students what they would like to improve and why they decided to take special business English classes. Based on their needs we can provide a high-level class, tailored to their needs. Table of Contents Design the lessons in a way that nobody feels uncomfortable. Students who...  [Read more]

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 Joanna Dineva Teaching Ideas 5 Tips on How to Impress Business Clients as a Business English Teacher Like it or not, ready or not, English is the global language of business. Globalization in business is widespread both in market globalization and production globalization. More importantly, more and more multinational companies are mandating English as the common corporate language—Airbus, Daimler-Chrysler, Fast Retailing, Nokia, Renault, Samsung, SAP, Technicolor, and Microsoft in Beijing, to name a few. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Dress to impress! 2. Be professional. 3. Needs Analysis. 4. Provide a course success report. 5. Distribute a course evaluation at the end of the course. But relax! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post:...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 7 Awesome Ideas for Business English Classes | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching business English is a rewarding experience and you can make your classes even more interesting for your students with these 7 ideas. Each idea will encourage creative use of the language and high student talk time ensuring your students get the most out of their time in your classes. The 10 Most Common Types of EFL Teaching Jobs | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary TEFL Information There are several different types of jobs within the TEFL/TESOL...  [Read more]

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The 10 best FREE tools and software for Online English Teachers   Teaching English online is a whole new domain for teachers who are used to in-person classes. There are so many different online tools and software for teachers to use it can be a bit overwhelming, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best - and they’re all FREE! #OnlineTeaching #OnlineESL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog...  [Read more]

Ways to Keep ESL Students Engaged After the Lesson   Do you want your new students to come back again? Do you want students to do homework? Are you looking for fun activities for your online classes? In this live stream, we will look at how to engage and motivate English learners outside the classroom at 100%. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Online ESL Tutoring in Russia from Zero to Pro   Online ESL Tutoring in Russia: Are you a native or fluent English speaker? Do you want to teach English to international students online? Russia and the CIS countries is an emerging market with great demand for TEFL certified English teachers. In this live stream, our guest speaker Andrei from https://progressme.ru/en/ will tell you about how to start your tutoring career in Russia, how to find your first students, and run your social media to get more. You'll also learn about switching between teaching one-on-one to teaching groups online and what tools to use to deliver your classes efficiently. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO...  [Read more]

Live Event: The Best Ideas for Online TEFL Teaching in 2021   What do you need to know about teaching online in 2021? Our TEFL expert Liza will share the most exciting ideas to boost your online classes in the coming year. ✅ Don't miss it! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

3 Best Tools to Gamify Your Online Lessons   Tools for Online Lessons: Last week we talked about trends in online ESL teaching in 2022. In this live stream, Liza will help you implement one of them. Come to this live stream to learn about three fantastic gamification tools! With these instruments, your students will love your classes like no one else's. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 7 Important Questions about Business English Listen to this blog post: What is business English? As a newly qualified TEFL teacher you may well find yourself teaching business English either full time or as a means of earning extra income. Business English is a specialized area within English language teaching/learning and comes under the umbrella of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English can refer to the English vocabulary used in business such as international trade, finance etc. It can also refer to business communication such as the language needed for presentation, correspondence, negotiations, socializing etc. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: What is business English? Who uses business English? Where is...  [Read more]

How is teaching business English different from general English? General English classes are commonly taught all over the world and in many language centers and private companies you will also find business English classes being taught to a wide range of corporate clients. The need for business English classes is driven by the continued march of English as the language of international trade and industry, and there are no signs of this slowing down anytime soon. So what exactly is business English and how does it differ from general English teaching? Business English classes Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate...  [Read more]

How is teaching business English different from general English? Business English and General English serve distinct purposes and audiences: In essence, while General English provides foundational language skills, Business English hones in on the nuanced communication needs of the business realm. Table of Contents Business English classes What's the difference between business English and general English? Business English resources Business English classes Business English is a unique area of teaching that comes under the banner of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Business English courses are designed for employees of any type of company who need to communicate using English in the workplace. Business English classes can cover a range of areas including: A business English course...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Teaching Business English Isn’t As Difficult As It Seems As a former teacher of English as a foreign language, I have some experience teaching business English. Majority of my classes were for general English conversation. However, as I continued teaching, my workload increased to include a few business-focused classes. At first, I was intimidated and nervous about teaching these students. Did I have enough knowledge about business to teach them? Would I have the information they needed? After a lot of preparation and a few lessons, I realized that business classes are not much different than regular English classes and I need not know much about business to be a successful business English teacher. Table of Contents...  [Read more]

TEFL in Czech Republic (Prague) Date posted:2005-03-14 | Writer: LinguaTour | Email: [email protected] Though small, we boast several prestigious companies among our long term clientele. The company is run by myself and my business partner, we are both teachers rather than administrators and our goal is to provide support and help for teachers and clients alike. Our philosophy is to create a comfortable teaching environment that is both productive and fun, one that will encourage the student to develop all the necessary skills. Our clients are mainly business people in small groups ( upto 4) or one to one groups; following Business and General English courses. We also have ESP classes and exam preparation classes in secondary school with young adults in slightly larger groups. ...  [Read more]

Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Typical Process For Business English Classes   Regardless of which particular business English setting you find yourself teaching in, there is a typical process that is recommended to go through before you start your course. Watch this video for helpful tips and tricks for anyone who is teaching business English classes. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Seoul, Korea. Date posted:2011-09-22 | Writer: YBM Language Institutes | Email: [email protected] YBM Language Institutes is currently searching for professional and dynamic EFL instructors for its newest branch for adult language learners in Seoul, located near the Kondae subway station (line 2). Programs to be taught by native-speaking English instructors will include Speaking, Writing, Business English, and Hot Topics. YBM is the Largest ESL organization in Korea employing over 200 native teachers and we offer an attractive benefits package dependent on qualifications and experience. WORKING CONDITIONS:1. Contract Dates – November 1, 2011 ~ October 31, 2012 (renewable)2. Salary - Base salary up to 2.4 million Won per month (depending on qualifications)**...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Seoul, Korea. Date posted:2011-09-22 | Writer: YBM Language Institutes | Email: [email protected] YBM Language Institutes is currently searching for professional and dynamic EFL instructors for its newest branch for adult language learners in Seoul, located near the Kondae subway station (line 2). Programs to be taught by native-speaking English instructors will include Speaking, Writing, Business English, and Hot Topics. YBM is the Largest ESL organization in Korea employing over 200 native teachers and we offer an attractive benefits package dependent on qualifications and experience. WORKING CONDITIONS:1. Contract Dates – November 1, 2011 ~ October 31, 2012 (renewable)2. Salary - Base salary up to 2.4 million Won per month (depending on qualifications)**...  [Read more]

Online Certified ESL Teachers Needed Date posted:2023-11-08 | Writer: English Partners | Email: [email protected] English Partners is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, professional, and dedicated TESL teachers. We are seeking professionals to provide active, student-centered classes. We believe in a communicative approach where grammar plays a strategic role in oral production. Teachers are encouraged to prepare extra materials to support their students' learning processes. We expect you to have the necessary skills to strategically engage your students on-line. All of your students will be professional adults based in Chile.• 60-90 min. classes with business professionals.• One-on-one and small group classes.• Scheduled students for 2–6-month periods.What makes us...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Russia (2) Date posted:2002-11-07 | Writer: BKC International House, Moscow | Email: [email protected] BKC - Language Schools (founded in early nineties) is the most respected and the largest English Foreign Language Institute in Russia. Now BKC runs courses in: General English; Specialized English for business and professional people; English for Younger Learners; French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian as a foreign language and other Modern Languages. We sincerely invite teachers of English to work in Russia. Vacant positions: We are looking for EFL/ESL teachers to fill the following positions for: December 2002 Moscow (5 positions) January-February 2003 Moscow (5 positions) Zelenograd (1 position) Klin (1 position) Requirements: Cambridge CELTA, Trinity...  [Read more]

Online English Tutor at Twenix Date posted:2024-03-16 | Writer: Twenix | Email: [email protected] Join the Twenix team and redefine the way business professionals learn English! Twenix offers 26-minute online conversation classes to adult learners in Spain and Italy. Why Twenix Stands Out: Teach & Earn from Day One! No need for self-marketing or free trial classes – we automatically assign students to your available slots. 90% Occupation on your open slots!! Ultra-Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule without any minimum class requirements. Take advantage of last-minute booking opportunities, or easily transfer booked classes to other available teachers when life gets busy, penalty-free. Zero Lesson Prep: We provide ready-to-use teaching materials for every single class,...  [Read more]

Employment teaching EFL in Yangon, Myanmar Date posted:2004-09-14 | Writer: International Language & Business Centre | Email: [email protected] 1.ESL Teachers for Primary & Secondary Classes. 2.English & History Teacher for Primary 3 & 5 Classes. 3.Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers. Contact Person - Dr.Than Nyunt Deputy Head International Relations & Communications Department. International Language & Business Centre. 34, Lay Daunt Kan Road. Tamwe Township. Yangon.Myanmar (Burma). [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register...  [Read more]

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Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Problems with Business English Classes   This video focuses on some of the problems teachers of business English might encounter. How is business Enligsh different to general English? Will you be able to teach business English? Find out in this video. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 Mark Crocker TEFL Information Teaching Ideas 7 Top Tips for Teaching Business English ✅ The world of teaching English as a foreign language can take you into many different types of classrooms, and teaching business-related English is one of the fastest-growing areas worldwide. Despite a rapid increase in demand in the business sector, many teachers are reluctant to go down this route for a few common reasons. Although teaching English in a business environment is a professional undertaking that needs to be taken seriously, you should not overlook opportunities in this area because you are intimidated by the prospect or don't have the necessary background to achieve success. Teaching jobs in the business sector are widespread and potentially very lucrative, so we...  [Read more]