Teaching Business English

The authors of Teaching Business English believe that teachers need to follow a practical approach, and that learners need to be placed at the heart of the teaching process. In the case of job-experienced learners (from companies or other organizations), this means using their personal experience both as a source of meaningful content and as a way of motivating them to learn. For pre-experience learners who don't yet have this hands-on experience, the teacher needs to draw on their interest in, and general knowledge of, the world of work. The book is divided into three parts. Part One is especially useful if you are new to Business English teaching or are thinking of moving into it. Parts Two and Three will provide ideas for practising and experienced teachers, as well as newcomers. - Part One gives a general background to the subject. It includes definitions of Business English, descriptions of different categories of learner, and of the types of institution where Busines Published On: 1996-03-27