TEFL Specialization: Teaching Business English
A 15-hour online TEFL specialization course designed for teachers who want to move beyond general English and master the lucrative niche of professional communication. This course transforms the traditional teacher into a Communication Consultant, blending linguistics, corporate strategy, and psychology to help professionals bridge the "Performance Gap" and succeed in the global economy.
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Teaching Business English
15-Hour TEFL Specialization Course Details
15 hours of 100% online, self paced training designed to complement any TEFL certification course.
Develop a specialized toolkit centered on Return on Investment (ROI). Learn to extract custom syllabi from real-world work calendars and navigate the "Third Space" of international business.
Module 1: Introduction to Business English
Redefine your role as a Communication Consultant. Trace the evolution of Business English (BE) and learn to prioritize results-driven "work tools" that minimize expensive errors for high-level learners.
Module 2: Needs Analysis and the Functional Syllabus
Adopt a "Product Mindset." Learn to map stakeholder needs and design a syllabus that functions as a legal shield, focusing on "Functional Versatility" rather than abstract grammar rules.
Module 3: Intercultural Competence and the "Third Space"
Master the hidden rules of Global Etiquette. Use frameworks like Hofstede’s Cultural Logic to help students navigate high-context environments, decode industry lingo, and master business idioms.
Module 4: Designing the Learning Experience
Shift from fluency to functional competence. Learn to use authentic materials and scenario simulations to provide a "linguistic safety net" for professionals operating under high pressure.
Module 5: Professional Workplace Interactions
The practical capstone. Master the high-stakes coaching of job interviews (STAR technique), meeting participation, "win-win" negotiation tactics, and persuasive data-storytelling for presentations.
Founded in 2003, Teach Away is dedicated to preparing teachers for the challenges and rewards of teaching English abroad. With a focus on practical skills and hands-on training, Teach Away's courses equip educators with the tools necessary to thrive in diverse international classrooms.
✔ A certificate of completion for the Teaching Business English specialization.
✔ An add-on credential that enhances your 120-hour TEFL certification and strengthens your eligibility for teaching jobs centered around business English learners.
Learners have 48 hours from the time of payment to cancel their enrollment and receive a full refund, provided no more than Module 1 of the coursework has been completed. View more details here.