Category Archives: Business English

Am I an English teacher or a business trainer?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Bren Brennan

When does a TEFL lesson become defined as business training? Or… when can a EFL teacher start charging higher rates as a business trainer? Continue reading →

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Why Received Pronunciation for Business English recordings?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Bren Brennan

Received Pronunciation actors for Business English recordings is surely not helping students, is it? Continue reading →

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Question-making practice through sales role-play

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Willy Cardoso

Hi again! This is a bit of a lesson idea I’ve been using with folks of all kinds. 1. Teacher says: Think about 3 objects. Briefly describe their qualities. Choose one feature that is unique of each object. Choose one … Continue reading →

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Top 5 short videos for Business English warm-ups.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Willy Cardoso

  Here’s a small collection of short videos I’ve used to set the mood of Business English lessons, to provoke some interesting discussions and to promote some language noticing. Negotiation – Fifth Element (film) Specially funny for those who haven’t … Continue reading →

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