I was always a little bit afraid of teaching Business English, as my main focus had usually been on exam preparation and General English. However, as it normally is with me and my blog posts, more BE students = focus shift to the business side of English. The idea for this class came up as… Continue reading B2 – Corporate jargon
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First class – the needs analysis
The classes have either already started or are about to anytime soon! This year, I have been blessed with many new private students and also a collaboration with a language academy. As I'm constantly on the search for different ways of improving myself as a tutor, I decided to have a look at one of… Continue reading First class – the needs analysis
B1 – Getting a promotion (used to, be used to, get used to)
One of the best ways of understanding the difference between used to and Present Simple is by talking about our past and present jobs. In this way, you can engage your B1-level Business English students to discuss their responsibilities while revising those basic grammar points. A few weeks ago, I was approached by a student who asked if we… Continue reading B1 – Getting a promotion (used to, be used to, get used to)
B1 – The True Cost of Being a Wedding Guest (causative)
Summer is almost over, so it may be an excellent time to start wrapping up all the summer-related topics, including the one we will talk about today - the actual costs of being invited to a wedding. Think about the things that need to be done before the ceremony and the toll it takes on… Continue reading B1 – The True Cost of Being a Wedding Guest (causative)
C1 – Parental favouritism (guided reading)
Talking about families and family dynamics is one of the most commonly explored topics when learning about personal relationships. It offers an opportunity to describe appearances, personalities, and individual characteristics. However, what if we could take this matter to the next level and delve into the dynamics of family roles and how they are affected… Continue reading C1 – Parental favouritism (guided reading)
B2 – Beyond Earth: The UAP Mystery
July 2nd is World UFO Day, a day dedicated to one of humanity's oldest questions: are we alone in the universe? While there is still no definitive evidence of extraterrestrial life, reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) continue to spark curiosity, debate, and speculation. From mysterious lights in the sky to military encounters that defy… Continue reading B2 – Beyond Earth: The UAP Mystery
C1 – Describing films and TV shows
he other week almost everyone talked about the biggest cinema event of 2023 – the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer on the very same day. This definitely seeped into your lessons, and even if it didn't, you can bring up the topic and talk about students' favourite films and TV shows, while using this C1… Continue reading C1 – Describing films and TV shows
Use of ChatGPT in lesson preparation
At this point, ChatGPT has been around for some time and people have been using it for everything and anything. I wasn't any different and used it a few times to get inspiration or to facilitate my working process. Here are some ways ChatGPT came in handy, with all its benefits and shortcomings. I first… Continue reading Use of ChatGPT in lesson preparation
B1 – Dating app ‘Hater’
What brings people closer - the things they love or hate? As it turns out someone has it all figured out and created a matchmaking app called Hater. Watch this B1-level interview and let your students decide if they find better connections through mutual likes or dislikes. This lesson plan came to be when I was… Continue reading B1 – Dating app ‘Hater’
B1 – Heatwave advice from a doctor
Summer is here and what goes with it - the unbearable heat is here too! To keep things topical and your students engaged in studying even during the summer, you can talk about ways students can stay cool during this hot summer time. It feels like every year we are heading towards another heat record.… Continue reading B1 – Heatwave advice from a doctor
