Teach Business English

Yes, having a background in business can actually be a valuable asset when it comes to teaching English abroad. Many countries and language schools are looking for English teachers who not only have a strong command of the language but also possess professional skills and experience that can enhance their teaching abilities. Here are some reasons why your business background can make you a successful English teacher abroad: 1. **Communication skills**: Your experience in business likely means that you have strong communication skills, which are essential for teaching English effectively. You may already be comfortable speaking in front of groups, leading discussions, and explaining complex ideas - all of which are important aspects of teaching. 2. **Professionalism**: Your business...  [Read more]

  When teaching business English classes you are expected to act and teach in a business-like manner. This does not mean that your lessons should automatically be staid and uninteresting but that your activities should be appropriate for and relevant to the needs of your students. Asking the vice-president of the company to stand up and sing ‘I’m a little teapot’ in front of his or her staff is not the best way to approach teaching English to business professionals or to ensure your contract is renewed. Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is...  [Read more]

Obtaining a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification can indeed help you secure a job in international business, particularly if the role involves working with non-native English speakers. Here's how a TESOL certification can benefit you in the international business world: First and foremost, a TESOL certification demonstrates that you have received formal training in teaching English as a foreign language. This certification indicates to potential employers that you possess the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to individuals who may not have English as their first language. In the context of international business, where clear communication is essential for successful partnerships and negotiations, having the ability to teach...  [Read more]

Yes, TESOL teachers can certainly teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP). ESP is a specialized branch of English language teaching that focuses on teaching English in a specific context, such as business, tourism, medicine, or law. TESOL teachers who have the necessary qualifications and experience can adapt their teaching methods and materials to meet the specific needs of students who are studying English for a particular purpose. When teaching ESP, TESOL teachers need to have a deep understanding of the language skills and communication strategies required in the specific field. They should be able to tailor their lessons to the vocabulary, grammar, and communication styles relevant to that particular industry or profession. For example, a TESOL teacher who is teaching English for...  [Read more]

If you don’t like the idea of being tied to an online English teaching platform and would prefer to set your own schedule, it is possible to start up your own online teaching business from scratch. Although this is theoretically possible for anyone regardless of their background, in practice you will probably require some amount of previous teaching experience in order to get it off the ground. This is the approach that our former TESOL trainee Bri took and she has shared her story and a range of essential tips via the ITTT blog page. How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Netherlands? Are you interested in teaching English in Haarlem, Netherlands? Check out our opportunities in Haarlem, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In Unit 19, I learned about teaching English to multilingual people and people who are in business. Teaching multilingual students has an advantage: in order for the students to communicate,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pakistan? Are you interested in teaching English in Kohat, Pakistan? Check out our opportunities in Kohat, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit covered the issues involved in teaching various types of groups of students, as well as teaching individual students. It looked at groups made up, for example,beginners, children, business...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Niger? Are you interested in teaching English in Zinder, Niger? Check out our opportunities in Zinder, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! As the course is getting to the end, I am getting more and more pumped up for the next step of my life, in Teaching English. It has hit me that, in fact teaching Business English is not as hard as I...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Jiangyin, China? Check out our opportunities in Jiangyin, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit, I learned the different types of groups an ESL teacher can come across. From beginner students to business, each level and learner has to be looked carefully upon. When dealing with...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Thailand? Are you interested in teaching English in Nonthaburi, Thailand? Check out our opportunities in Nonthaburi, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Dear Tutor: This lesson was very helpful to me as it is my intention to specialize in teaching Business English. I have had direct knowledge on this as I have a degree in Business, and I...  [Read more]

  The 120-hour TEFL/TESOL online certification course is our most popular course format. Complete 20 exciting units on teaching English as a foreign language and receive your hard-copy embossed TEFL/TESOL certificate via mail. This certification enables you to travel the world and live abroad teaching English. 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. False Beginners Beginners that have already studied some English at some point in their lif. Most of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Kushiro, Japan? Check out our opportunities in Kushiro, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Business English: My aim is not to teach them business, but English. Clients - may be tired, are learning English after a long day at work. May not be able to cover extensive material, read class and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Shiyan, China? Check out our opportunities in Shiyan, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit has made it clear to me how to teach different groups of learners. The different groups are the beginners, individual students, children, business English, and monolingual and multilingual...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in France? Are you interested in teaching English in Amiens, France? Check out our opportunities in Amiens, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Great definitions on the differences of "beginners." The False Beginner makes a lot of sense, in that they have studied and or exposed to English, yet have retained little. In my line of work I find...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in France? Are you interested in teaching English in Marseille, France? Check out our opportunities in Marseille, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit covers tips and methodologies for teaching special groups. It provides information and suggestions for different language levels and how to prepare for any problems that may arise. You...  [Read more]

The world of English language teaching is very fond of acronyms and TESOL is one of the most common. TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and is used when referring to the act of teaching, as well as the qualification required by teachers wishing to do the teaching. Below are a range of other popular teaching acronyms and their definitions. ESL: English as a Second Language ESL may have had its beginning with the rise of the British Empire in the 15th Century. As more countries were being colonized by Britain the use of English was taught to the native speaking leaders of the country, so they could continue to carry out Britain’s rule after the British left the country. ESOL: English to Speakers of Other Languages. There are two sides to this: the...  [Read more]

Teaching English abroad can be a rewarding experience, and having a different educational background should not necessarily deter you from pursuing this opportunity. Many countries have varying requirements for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), and while a degree in education or English can be beneficial, it is not always a strict requirement. Some countries may accept candidates with a bachelor's degree in any field, provided they have a recognized TEFL certification. This certification demonstrates that you have received training in teaching English as a foreign language, which can be more important than your specific educational background. In some cases, having a degree in a different field can even be an advantage. For example, if you have a degree in business, you may...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Peru? Are you interested in teaching English in Cajamarca, Peru? Check out our opportunities in Cajamarca, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In Unit 19, we see a breakdown of different groups of people that teachers can face in a classroom. It is important to understand the different groups and how to prepare for them, as each group will...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "purport". This word is a noun and is a synonym for the words implied or conveyed. The word comes from Middle English and Anglo-French and was first used in the English language in the 15th century. An example sentence with the word purport includes: Everyone was informed of the purport of the letter. 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. There are various special groups we can come across...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Tanzania? Are you interested in teaching English in Arusha, Tanzania? Check out our opportunities in Arusha, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Sooner or later, teachers are likely to come across special groups of students that require slightly different skills than those we have looked at so far in this course. Teaching beginners can be one...  [Read more]