Workplace English teaching

Business English Teacher Training

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Course overview

Business English Teacher Training develops the skills needed to plan purposeful English lessons for adult and professional learners whose goals may include meetings, presentations, correspondence, negotiation and workplace communication.

Business English teaching starts with understanding what learners actually need to do in English. The course therefore emphasises needs analysis, authentic workplace tasks, professional communication and materials that connect directly to learners' roles.

Who it is for

Who should consider this course?

  • TEFL/TESOL teachers moving into adult or corporate training
  • English tutors working with professionals
  • Teachers preparing for in-company or workplace English classes
  • Educators who want a specialist Business English credential
Learning outcomes

What you will learn

  • Carry out a practical learner needs analysis
  • Plan lessons around workplace communication goals
  • Teach language for meetings, presentations, email and negotiation
  • Adapt authentic business materials for language learning
  • Assess progress in relation to real communication tasks
Curriculum

What the programme covers

The exact depth and assessment load vary by course level. The curriculum below shows the core areas covered in this pathway.

01

Business English and ESP foundations

02

Needs analysis and course planning

03

Workplace vocabulary and functional language

04

Meetings, discussions and negotiation

05

Presentations and public speaking

06

Professional writing and email

07

Materials selection and adaptation

08

Assessment and feedback for professional learners

How online study works

The specialist course is online and flexible, with practical activities focused on adult and workplace-learning contexts.

Assessment

  • Module MCQs and knowledge checks
  • Needs-analysis and lesson-planning activities
  • Applied Business English teaching tasks

Course Support

Academic support is available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Learners may also send questions by email or WhatsApp outside those hours, and the support team will respond as soon as possible. Each learner is assigned a tutor who can clarify course content, answer programme questions and provide guidance during study.

Certification

Successful learners receive the London College of Teachers Business English Teacher Training certificate.

Career relevance

How this course may support your professional development

The course can support teachers seeking corporate, adult or Business English teaching opportunities, but does not guarantee a particular role or contract.

Important: Professional-development courses should not be assumed to replace a degree, teacher licence, regulated qualification, visa requirement or employer-specific credential where one is required.
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