Épisodes

  • Episode 8: The Five Whys Technique For Identifying Needs

    Episode 8: The Five Whys Technique For Identifying Needs
    Jun 15 2021
    5 min
  • Motivation Theory and Business English Learners

    Motivation Theory and Business English Learners
    Nov 11 2020
    Knowing what motivates your BE learners can make a huge difference to their language development. In this episode, I discuss motivation theory, look at some types of motivation, and provide some examples of what motivates our learners.
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    9 min
  • Pros and Cons of Business English Coursebooks

    Pros and Cons of Business English Coursebooks
    Nov 9 2020
    There are some great Business English Coursebooks available. Here are some of the benefits and drawbacks of using them.
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    13 min
  • Approaches for Business English Classes

    Approaches for Business English Classes
    Nov 9 2020
    In this episode, I talk about why your approach depends on the type of class and needs and preferences of your learners.
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    11 min
  • Materials and Resources for Business English

    Materials and Resources for Business English
    Nov 9 2020
    I discuss the pros and cons of published materials (printed and online), authentic materials, designing your own materials, using your learner's work materials, and a minimal approach (Dogme / Unplugged).
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    12 min
  • What types of learners study Business English?

    What types of learners study Business English?
    Nov 9 2020
    In this episode, you learn about the differences between pre-service and in-service learners and their different needs.
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    9 min
  • Who can teach Business English?

    Who can teach Business English?
    Nov 9 2020
    Do you need a business background to teach business English? Is a business degree a must? Do you need to be a professional teacher? Can you teach business English if English is your second language? What personal qualities are necessary?
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    9 min
  • Episode 1: What is Business English?

    Episode 1: What is Business English?
    Nov 3 2020
    In the first episode, I discuss 3 points: 1) Business English as a subject to teach 2) Business English as a variety of English 3) Business English in 2020.
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    6 min