A Dangerous Business Travel Blog

Joanna Dineva Teaching Ideas 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. 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: This corporate strategy of adopting a global language policy has also increased the demand for a specialized English teacher: The Business...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. 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 blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There...  [Read more]

  Brittany is a freelance travel writer and avid photographer with a love of coffee, hiking and nature. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she worked in marketing for 2.5 years for Fortune 100 clients like Verizon and AT&T. But in 2017, she decided to quit her job, get TEFL certified, and teach English in South Korea. While in Korea, she fell in love with travel blogging and sharing her TEFL and travel experiences for aspiring EFL teachers on her personal website life of brit. After two years of teaching in Korea, she moved on to teach in Vietnam for a summer, and then to backpack Asia for six months before saying goodbye and heading back to the US. Today, she’s location independent and continues to freelance write, teach English online, and share helpful teaching guides and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The fastest-spreading language in human history is English! It is spoken at a useful level by some 1.75 billion people worldwide says an online article from the Harvard Business Review in 2015. In almost every country companies need to act international or do have contact with clients and employees with different backgrounds. The pressure of a company to deal with in its business, with the support of its employees, on a common language is extremely high to resist this global market next to its competitors. The Essence of the Question Why is motivation so important? Why is it different to motivate these students than in another group? What kind of learning style and learning ability each of us has should we know as soon as possible? How do I reach the...  [Read more]

Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences "But...why are you here?" It's a phrase often uttered by Japanese, confused about what your reason could be for straying from the usual temples of Kyoto, shops of Shinjuku, and street-food of Osaka. Itoshima Peninsula, Fukuoka Sado Island, Niigata Kurashiki, Okayama Are you ready to explore Japan? Related Articles: The beaten path in Japan is pretty great and worth exploring thoroughly, but if you've done it, or feel like you've done it from seeing other people's pictures, these 3 destinations are for you. Take a 4-week in-class TEFL/TESOL course in Japan and get a headstart in your teaching career! Picture this: Sandy beaches with perfectly turquoise waters stretching out as far as the eye can see, cafes with fresh, flavorful food just...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Self-confidence has been seen as a major contributor to a person learning a language. As a teacher and a counselor, I agree with Jack Welch's quote: Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do because then they will act. Confidence exists of three realms: who I am, what I can learn, and what I can do. These are steps that can be taken to help Chinese Business English students improve confidence in these realms. What is self-confidence? Who am I? What can I learn? What can I do? Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate William N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. 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 wonderful part about becoming an English teacher is the variety of open different avenues. Here's a list of the most common...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 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! 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 our ITTT graduate Shannon S. This is a website that features hundreds of free online...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following! @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries so far. After studying International Business at San Diego State University, she also studied in Buenos Aires....  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences 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 context. A teacher should remember that he/she is not there to teach students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences 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. Businessmen Are Ordinary Learners Teacher's Responsibilities My Experience Are You Ready to Teach Business...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas 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. Students' Age and Abilities Anticipated Problems Placement Test Methods Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Knowing an additional language goes beyond the ability to speak it. It connects people, helps in understanding different cultures and has also been identified as a boost to brain function and increase intelligence. Present Situation Example Lesson Plan Lesson: Receptive Skills Engage and Study Phase: Activate Phase: Expected end result: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nagashree C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In the present age of expanding businesses, capturing markets across the globe, establishing offices far and wide, more and more business are following the model of 'following...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Are you passionate about teaching and have a knack for business acumen? If so, a career in teaching Business English might be the perfect fit for you. As the world continues to become increasingly interconnected, the demand for English language skills in a business context has never been higher. In this blog post, we will explore the steps you can take to embark on a rewarding journey as a Business English teacher. Step 1: Get certified For new TEFL/TESOL teachers: For experienced TEFL/TESOL teachers: Step 2: Refine your TEFL/TESOL resume Tailor Your Resume for the Job: Showcase Transferable Skills from Previous Careers: Step 3: Search for Business English Teaching Jobs Exploring Job Search Methods: Preparing for Job...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Syllabus design is one of the most important parts of developing a business English course. In order to formulate a syllabus, a lot of factors have to be kept in mind. These include the purpose of the course, the language proficiency of the students, the field in which the students specialize, as well as the aims, goals and objectives that you intend to achieve by the end of the course. The syllabus design should represent a logical step by step process to take the students from their present level of proficiency to their desired level. The Different Types of Syllabus Design Focus on the Specific Needs of the Student Group Don't Forget to Include Testing and Evaluation Are you ready to design your first TEFL course syllabus? Related...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching Business English, it is important to tailor lessons to the maturity and ability of the class. Essential to any lesson is the course materials to be used by both the teacher and the students. By tailoring these course materials to be more relevant to the Business English students, the teacher will hopefully gain a greater level of interest and create a better learning environment. To assist with a teacher with the style and type of course materials to be used with a specific Business English class there are several things the teacher could do. 1. Research First 2. Sourced Materials 3. Created Materials 4. Ready-to-Use Materials Do you want to teach Business English? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Business English Teacher needs to consider how to structure and develop a course for students. Because students in a Business English setting are working professionals, they typically will have specific needs and learning objectives that a teacher will have to cater to. Steps for creating a course structure Understanding students' motivation and language level Content and syllabus Verifying Tracking the progress Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jan S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Knowing how to structure and develop an ESL class for adult, Business-English students involves first...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What does it mean to teach Business English? And how does it differ from normal classroom-style English teaching? Many adult students choose to take English classes to help support their business and activities as well as to advance their careers. However, business English doesn't take place in just a classroom-style setting. There are "teacher dispatch" companies that offer several important key factors that set them apart from a traditional teaching school. Environment Clothing Body Language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zachary B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First and foremost,...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information 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. Oxford University Press Cambridge University Press Pearson/Longman Macmillan Collins ELT Are you ready to teach English to business professionals around the world? Related Articles: There...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences I have had the privilege of teaching English for 5 years in an Asian university setting, and I am now preparing to move to another country to seek employment. It is quite possible that I will teach English in a business setting in my new country, which is why I took the Certificate in Teaching Business English course. My Previous Struggles With Planning and Development New Ideas For Course Development The Importance of Syllabus Design and the Use of Authentic Materials Looking to the Future Are you ready to teach business English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Todd M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The term business English is used to cover the English language taught to a wide range of professional people, and students in full-time education preparing for a business career. There's a lot more to learning a second (or third or fourth!) language than just vocabulary and grammar because languages are used differently in different contexts. Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our ITTT graduate Rupanpreet K. Business English is the type of English used in business contexts. Some types of English, like novels or law briefings, welcome long, sophisticated vocabulary. Business English isn't like that. Good writing is direct and to the point. There is less focus on grammar in...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences 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. Design the lessons in a way that nobody feels uncomfortable. Students who decide to take private lessons are highly motivated. Are you ready to take a TEFL course? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Within the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) there are several classifications of learner scenarios. You have probably heard of graded classes versus mixed ability classes as an example. Another major classification is monolingual versus multilingual classes. Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information It is possible to take a course at almost every level of qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Here we will look at some actual courses and what you can do with your degree. Then we will look at what those qualification levels are. Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Explore innovative approaches to teaching...  [Read more]

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. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Unlock a world of opportunities in Business English education with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to get certified, refine your resume, find the best teaching jobs, and succeed as a freelance teacher. Join us as we explore the dynamic field of Business English instruction. Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal TEFL Information Discover the unique advantages and opportunities of teaching English abroad at age 40 and beyond. Uncover the global demand, cultural sensitivity, and lifelong learning experiences awaiting you in this exciting teaching...  [Read more]

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. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on ESL teaching to young learners and speaks about the advantages, disadvantages and common stereotypes. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who answers the question: What traits should an EFL teacher have in teaching one-to-one Business English? Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate who shares their thoughts on child development and summarizes Piaget’s theory on the...  [Read more]

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. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for EFL teaching in the world. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers working in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Vietnam. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it’s getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you not sure...  [Read more]

Gianluca Raffio Costa is a passionate TEFL teacher who has found in teaching young children a completely new and satisfying world. He his a sportive person who spend most of his free time riding bike, playing squash, tennis and, football. Gianluca Costa Destinations Hong Kong is an energetic and exciting city. It is a modern metropolis with high skyscrapers, and its vast mountains make it a truly unique place. Here's what it's like as an expat in Hong Kong. Gianluca Costa Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and want to start a teaching career or plan to move to Hong Kong with the idea...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Over a hundred years ago, in the late 19th century, a Polish-Jewish eye doctor named Dr. Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof wanted to bridge the gaps and misunderstandings between different ethnic groups that he grew up around. Being from a Polish city that, at the time, was a polyglot, multi-ethnic mixture of Poles, Russians, Jews, Lithuanians, and Germans, he saw there was a great deal of distrust between each group, and he believed it was due to the language barriers that each imposed. To create a common ground between every group, he created an international, universal language called Esperanto (Yaffe, 2017). While it was a great idea to create a language that did not belong to any ethnic group and could be used universally, it did not take off in the 20th...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information The following eight couples have traveled the world together and either started out as ESL teachers or supported their travels teaching English in different parts of the world. Some of them are still teaching, others have started their own businesses. Either way, these 8 traveling power couples are an absolute inspiration for ESL teachers and you should follow them right now! Listen to this blog post: Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Rosie and Dave from Ravenous Travellers Katie and Ben from Two Wandering Soles Ron and Jess from Unearth The Voyage Nick and Dariece from Goats On The Road Sarah and Nathan from Exploring Kiwis Claire and Terry from Past The Pot Holes Scott and Megan from Bobo and Chichi Are you ready to live and teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Our courses have been running wherever possible during COVID-19. Training centers in many countries re-opened several months ago. If you are already in the country where the course is taking place then you should be fine, but the main problem with most locations seems to be incoming flight restrictions. The main effect on in-class courses came earlier in the year when schools and group gatherings weren't permitted by local governments. Students were able to switch to later dates, other locations, or they completed the observed teaching practice online with the assistance of our TEFL trainers. The main difficulty facing anyone looking to take a course is their eligibility to travel and the current quarantine procedures. It's business as usual in many countries with the exception of...  [Read more]