Articles tagged ‘Business English’
Tips And Tricks For “Problem Students”, The Sequel
By Katie | December 28th, 2007 |
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Read Tips and Tricks for Problem Students - Part One first.
The student who won’t talk
This is a problem because most native speaker teachers are – at least to some extent – there to get students to use the language and specifically to speak. Many tasks and activities require students to speak and in [...]
“Where Do You See Yourself In Five Years?” Teaching Interview Skills
By Katie | August 24th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why did you choose this company?
For two extra points, which is not a good ending for this sentence?
My weakness is that:
a) I work too hard
b) I am impatient for results
c) I don’t mind selling my soul to a [...]
Teaching In Chicago And Japan: A Profile Of Mary
By Katie | March 25th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
I’m happy to report that Mary, a frequent commenter on the TEFL Logue, took the time to write up a profile of her teaching life. Read on to find out how she got her start and what experience she gained teaching both ESL and literacy in Chicago as well as working for seven months [...]
What A Business Degree Did For Tedkarma In TEFL
By Katie | March 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Tedkarma, experienced EFL teacher, teacher trainer and TEFL Daddy site founder, is back with some more advice for the TEFL Logue, this time not only on where you might fit best in TEFL, but on how and why to apply your qualifications and experience in business to TEFL. He is perhaps especially qualified to [...]
What A Business Degree (And Experience) Can Do For You In TEFL, by Tedkarma
By Katie | March 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Part 2 of Tedkarma’s advice on combining business training and experience with EFL – for more from Ted, including free online TEFL training, visit his website at www.TEFLDaddy.com.
Here’s what a business degree and experience can do for you:
Most adult EFL students take courses to help them in their occupation - and many also take courses [...]
In Honor Of International Women’s Day: The Advantages Of Being Female In TEFL
By Katie | March 8th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
In honor of International Women’s Day: my thoughts on how being female can be an advantage in EFL.
As learners (and just as people), women do seem to enjoy talking more, that’s for sure. We also tend to listen better in general, which helps with language learning, and I’d say teaching as well. Somehow, [...]
Cool People I’ve Met Via TEFL: Some VIPs
By Katie | February 20th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Arriving at our first class – or our first “meeting” as I called it so they didn’t feel like high school students – I knew only that they were four VIPs at “intermediate something” level. Talk about reconnaissance! I arrived with a variety of activities, but it’s always hard: you don’t want [...]
Around The Web On TEFL: January 4
By Katie | January 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Read about one experienced EFL teacher holding classes in a Mexican rehabilitation clinic: it gives participants something to do and a useful skill…and makes it “easier to talk to girls” in other countries.
Follow the journey of one adventurer as he goes across Asia on horseback, attempting to raise money for Action Aid, an educational charity, [...]
Interview With A School Owner: What Do Employers Look For When Hiring EFL Teachers?
By Katie | November 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
This is the final portion of my email interview with Sue of ELT Notebook. Read the first two parts here and read on for a school owner’s perspective on hiring teachers.
Sue’s school works almost exclusively in-company, and focuses on quality instruction, which has a number of ramifications. First of all, it means that [...]
Emerging Trend: Workplace English In The US
By Katie | November 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
This article from the Naperville Sun describes an English language program which exists in this growing Chicago suburb. Companies offering this type of class have sprung up as employers realize that paying to improve the English language skills of their employees is an investment with a high return. Most classes seem to focus [...]
