Tefl Business English

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is Business English? The simplest definition of "business English" is English as it is used in the business world, e.g, in trade, commerce, and finance. It is a branch of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) because the combination of certain words, phrases, and politeness present in business English is specific to conducting business meetings, giving presentations, performing negotiations, and handling business correspondence and reports. Due in part to the dominance of the economy of the English speaking world (e.g., America and Europe) in the global marketplace, English came to be regarded as the international language of business. With the growth of global economic interdependence, learning business English has become...  [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]

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Business English: Do’s and Don’ts Here we consider some of the things you should do and some you should not do within the Business English setting. Table of Contents Watch the video about this topic Here's what we recommend when teaching Business English classes. Do Don't 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 Here's what we recommend when teaching Business English classes. Do Firstly you are not going to know everything about their particular business and you could actually use your ignorance of that to your advantage. For example if you're teaching a group of...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Designing a Business English Syllabus Teaching business English presents teachers with a degree of freedom that is perhaps not enjoyed by those teaching in, for example, State Schools that have curriculums set by the education arm of Government or other international organizations. Some teachers may relish having the opportunity to design their syllabus while for others it may be something rather daunting. Regardless, gaining experience in the field of syllabus design will likely prove invaluable for a teacher in their personal career development. Several considerations are required when designing a syllabus for a course in Business English and these will be discussed throughout this essay along with the methods and resources...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching Business English: Challenge Accepted The business world has already gone global, and English has become the lingua franca among companies and meetings. However, being a teacher in a developing country such as Argentina can be quite a challenge when teaching English for specific purposes. That is because there is not a high demand for learning the L2 in companies, and if there is so, the working conditions are not very favorable. The lack of formation, the setting, the group, the working hours, and the material available are some of the issues that teachers may review when offered a kind of job like that. So, what options are there for teachers with little and sometimes no experience at all in teaching business English? Table...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Business English English has developed to become the universal language for business around the world. English unites people and companies from different backgrounds, countries, and languages and allows them to communicate clearly and effectively. That's why Business English is so important to study if you want to work in this sector. Having a good grasp of English that you can apply to business will be an attractive asset to employers. Table of Contents The overview of the problem Learn Specific Business English Skills Understand Economy and Business Theory Focus on Current News and Trends Cooperation and teamwork Gain Confidence Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post...  [Read more]

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Business English Stands Out One of the most important things to consider when teaching business English is what your students want out of the English lesson. When you talk about business English you aren't talking about teaching adults versus teaching children, these are business professionals that often work in international trade where English is the language of business. You're unlikely to go over the names of utensils in English in a business English class unless the students you're working with are looking to open a restaurant, and even then being able to coherently discuss how much it costs to open a restaurant and the operating costs of a restaurant are more important than them knowing how to correctly pronounce knife....  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Challenges of Teaching Business English Teaching English as a foreign language presents several opportunities as well as choices for a teacher. Certainly, there are numerous teaching positions around the world in traditional, classroom settings, and most ESL teachers will spend time in those settings. For many teachers, the classroom setting is a fulfilling endeavor; however, other outlets exist for teaching English, including teaching business English. Table of Contents Business English teaching vs. teaching for other purposes Teaching experience Running an Activity Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Robert E. Please note that this...  [Read more]

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Why is English Important in Business? We now live in the age of globalization where competition and challenges are on the rise. Economies, cultures, technologies and businesses are all part of this worldwide progress. People are demanded not only with a higher level of education, but also with skills. One of the most essential skills that a person should possess is the ability to communicate in English. According to Harvard Business Review, English is now the medium of global business communication. Numerous multinational companies are now using English as the common corporate language to facilitate communication and performance across business endeavors. Table of Contents So, the question is how can non-native English-speaking...  [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]

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Business English: The Medium of Globalization Without a doubt, English is the most popular second language around the globe. It has served as a bridge of communication in the rise of globalization. Business English has found its way in the global business market and has also worked its way up to the digital age with all of the technological advancements available. Table of Contents Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Clarence A. There has been a significant increase of non-native English speakers using the English language as a specific tool in competing inside the international market. It has turned into the universal language...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Business English Teaching Equals Teaching Adults The teaching of business English by definition means that your students/clients will be adults.English is the modern language of business. As markets have become global, businesses at all levels have had to adapt and train their staff in English usage, both written and spoken. Table of Contents Expertise in different fields Business interactions vs. Life interactions Benefits Place of study Skills to develop Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jessica H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Expertise in different fields When...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching and Delivery of Business English This summative task will review the subject matter and discuss strategies and techniques that have been employed within actual classes delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean businesspeople. Table of Contents What is Business English? Teacher's Role in it This, however, is not the case, with deeper examination business English teaching could be broken down into four parts: Strategies employed / lessons learned In the context of vocabulary-building strategies that I've found relevant have been; Business idioms Use of Video materials Strategy Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Options do Business English Teachers Have? This summative task essay will answer the question, "What options do business English teachers have?". This is topic number 14, "Options for Teachers." The different career options available for teachers of business English, as well as their unique benefits and challenges, will be discussed in the following. Table of Contents The number of options Technological inclusion Benefits Individual work Being employed Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alorah L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The number of options The wonderful part...  [Read more]

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]

Teach Business English in France Date posted:2012-12-13 | Writer: IFTI | Email: [email protected] IFTI, Language Training School established in Paris in 1983 dealing with business executives is recruiting TEFL qualified English mother tongue speakers to teach its business clientele on company premises. Should you have valid experience in teaching English as a second language and valid work permit please send us your CV as soon as possible and call us for an interview. Contact details: Tel : 01 46 05 36 06 or 06 14 12 36 38 or Email us at the address given on the job heading. 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...  [Read more]

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Slang and Idioms for Business English Learners Imagine going back in time to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century in Great Britain. If the question of whether it is proper to teach slang and idioms to students were posed to a teacher in that period, I do not doubt in my mind that any proper English teacher would frown upon the notion of it. If you were to ask an English teacher today, you would receive a much different answer. The gradual globalization of the English language has been driven by various factors, one of which is business. Table of Contents Modern Situation Reasons Grammar Rules Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Teach Business English in Argentina Date posted:2013-08-13 | Writer: On Target SRL | Email: [email protected] On Target is a company specializing in English and Spanish training in the corporate sphere. We are currently hiring native level speakers of English (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) for in-company classes in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina. We offer competitive fees and early payment terms, back-to-back courses and plenty of opportunities for professional development.  Teachers in our team receive all the resources for their classes, constant support and free passes to the BET Business English for Teachers Workshops. Please send your CV to the email address given on the job heading. On Target SRL Av. Córdoba 836 Piso 1 of. 102 - (C1054AAU) Buenos Aires - Argentina Tel/Fax: (54-11)...  [Read more]

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: BusinessEnglishSite.com Busy Teacher AnnualReports Infoplease VOA Learning English BBC Learning English UsingEnglish.com Are you ready to start your adventure and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by...  [Read more]

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Receptive Skills to Business English Students Being able to listen and read is an indispensable part of being a fluent user of the English language. I have been teaching business English since 1993 and know that the primary tasks of my students are acquiring exposure to the English-speaking business environment, immersing themselves in anglophone culture and being able to comprehend complex ideas in their professional fields through different media. As broadband Internet connection becomes ever more pervasive, students are switching from printed information sources to video and text content available online. Learners' increasing demands represent an even greater challenge for me as an EFL tutor. The question then becomes, how...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Effective Planning for Inclusive Business English Lesson The demand for teaching business English has been dramatically increased following the globalization of business. Many people think teaching business English requires detailed knowledge in the field where students are working. However, many students take business English classes because they want to learn and improve their communication skills with customers and coworkers, such as presenting a new product or describing the information to consumers, more than learning about their own business. Therefore, having special knowledge of the student's business is not necessary for teaching business English. Table of Contents Students' Age and Abilities Anticipated Problems Placement...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 2 Effective Strategies for Teaching Business English Business English is considered a specific subset of international English. Business English focuses on studying English vocabulary and topics that can be applied to business purposes such as trade, finance, and even international relations. English in the workplace often requires a specific subset of skills such as presentations, negotiations, and professional correspondence that are typically not covered in general English courses. As the amount of business English learners grows, there is an increasing need to understand how business English differs from general English and what strategies are effective for teaching business English. Table of Contents Business English vs. General...  [Read more]

Teach Business English in Peru Date posted:2015-05-06 | Writer: Namaste English | Email: [email protected] Are you a business professional with experience teaching EFL and available for work in Lima? This is the job for you to use your TEFL qualification! Namaste English in the San Isidro district has immediate needs for professional English teachers who have experience working in corporate environments. We have clients who need lessons focusing on Business and Legal English. Must be punctual and professional. Business attire is required. If you believe this is you, please contact us via email at the address given on the job heading and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Phone: 950168880   Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of...  [Read more]

Teach Business English in Germany Date posted:2012-09-26 | Writer: Linguarama | Email: [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 now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts 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 unit has pleasantly surprised me to learn that there are not one but FOUR different ways of expressing the...  [Read more]

Teaching Business English in Poland Date posted:2015-05-21 | Writer: Alpha Natives Sp. j. | Email: [email protected] Qualified EFL teachers needed for business English training and conversation.  The teachers must be well groomed and of professional appearance and will need to travel to business locations to conduct professional lessons. Lesson plan and materials are to be prepared beforehand. Lessons can be one to one or groups up to 6. Teachers must be able to communicate at different levels depending on students abilities. Also be able to quickly adjust to different situations. A comfortable, calm environment is important for an effective lesson. Students must feel relaxed and comfortable with the teacher to gain confidence in speaking. Requirements: Experienced Teachers in...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Vast Dynamics of Teaching Business English One emerging field of work is teaching business English. When teaching business English, there are both pros and cons. To mention a couple in each category; one pro is the vast knowledge of information students will hold in their particular field. Another pro is that typically business English students are adults so behavioral issues will be less common. One con that is that since you are teaching in a workplace students may become unavailable when issues arise or if the company schedules them for meetings during the time allotted for training. Another con is that not everyone's job inside a company is the same; therefore, what may be a priority learning point for some will not be for...  [Read more]

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Business English Teaching "Business English" is an interesting context for an English teacher. A lot of teachers are concerned about teaching in this context because they think that they need detailed knowledge or experience about business. Even though a knowledge of business is useful, it is not the number one skill or ability a teacher should have. On the contrary, there is nothing to fear as essentially you are still an English teacher and your students (clients) often have the business knowledge they need, but can just not express themselves in English. So it is all about adapting and taking your normal teaching approach from the general English class, and making it work in the business...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Comparing Young Learners and Adult Business English Students As an aspiring TEFL teacher, I have to be ready to teach students of all ages. While the language and lesson-planning follow frameworks that stay consistent for all students, the topics I utilize depend on who I am teaching; for example, the ESA lesson plan works for all classrooms, but different students require different engage-phase activities - a game of battleships is better suited for young learners than adults. In this report, I explore the similarities and differences between teaching young and adult learners. Table of Contents Goals Choice of Topics Teaching Aims Choice of Materials Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Fri, 17 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Business English as a Matter of Modern Communication English is an international language which is spoken all over the world for communication purposes. It is used as the official language in more than 70 nations worldwide. In addition to the English language being used worldwide for communication, it is also adopted as a common language between speakers of varying native languages. The English language is not only used for daily interactions or conversations but it is also utilized in various forms of industry, commerce, finances, politics, international relations as well as the medical field. Table of Contents The Aim of English in Business Culture Business and Technology Business English as the Official Language Get Business...  [Read more]

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why Business English is the Future of Teaching Business English may be defined as the English language used for businesses that range from trader stalls to multi-nationals engaging in global trade, plus for professional and governmental institutions. Business English is communication, specifically vocabulary and grammar used in this business and academic world. Table of Contents Globalization Business English vs. General English Advanced Business English Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jeremy K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Globalization The learning of Business...  [Read more]