Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Resources as supplements
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?menuId=242&menuItemId=1&view=SUMMARY&grid=F2&siteId=1&targetRule=2 This website could be used
as a resource of extensive reading.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/portal/popup/ttv/business.jhtml;jsessionid=LLQWOH
1TFRDGZQFIQMGSFFOAVCBQWIV0 telegraph TV video (rather visual and close to
our daily life) In this way, learners could get in touch with more up-to-date
information. Personally speaking, I like this way of learning best because it trains
us not only listening, but also reading (on screen). But this is perhaps only for
advantage level learners.
S1:
Case study approach to business English teaching (Reference?)
Case study was first adopted by Harvard business school. Its success as a
teaching method results in popular use in other disciplines. ESP instructors have
used this method in teaching business English for decades.
Case study involves problems and decisions that companies face. It connects
English language learning and business reality.
Benefits:
1) authentic materials are being used
2) develop students communication skills
3) improve their interpersonal and teamwork skills
4) develop their analytical , problem solving and decision making skills
5) give students ample opportunities to develop their reading, speaking, listening,
writing skills
Problems:
1) lack of materials available with second language emphasis
2) require knowledge of business concepts
3) make lesson planning a challenge
D:
http://www.world-english.org/business-index.htm
Generally speaking, this website is very helpful and practical, because it has
separated business English into several main elements; and the exercises enable
learners to reinforce their understanding of business English. For example, the
business letter has shown a very clear structure, and particular ways of
addressing men and women have been illustrated clearly. On the other hand, the
example of CV is also very practical because it not only explains the basic
information about CV, but also shows the sample of CV. The last example of
writing a cover letter is also very clear like other examples in this website,
because it enables learners to follow the clear guidance to write their own cover
letter step by step. Therefore, I think this website is very useful and practical for
business English learners.
M1:
ELT Journal, 62, 2008; Diana Eastment, Business English (offers many useful
sites for teaching business English)
ELT Journal, 60, 2006; Bill Reed, Business English CD-ROMS
ELT Journal, 59, 2005, pp 156-176 (offers a number of business English
texbooks, emphasizing MacMillan material)
www.asian-esp-journal.com Vol 1, june 2006; Mansour Arvani A discourse
and so on. The website of Economists is also a good place to get to know the
latest business news around the world.
http://www.asian-esp-journal.com/key_word_index.php: it is a useful website
from which you can find very interesting articles with regards to teaching
business English in Asian countries, history and future prospect of esp
development in those countries, business English teachers, course design etc.
A2:
Journal articles:
Maggie, J. (1996) Business is Booming: Business English in the 1990s. English for
Specific Purposes Vol. 15 (1).
The book focuses on how to communicate with people from different countries.
Jenkins, S and Hinds, J (1987) Business Letter Writing: English, French, and
Japanese. TESOL Quarterly Vol. 21(2).
Online materials:
British Council learn English professional
http://www.britishcouncil.org/professionals-business-and-work.htm
BBC Learning English-business English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/
Business English Learning
http://www.nonstopenglish.com/allexercises/business_english/
Business English examination:
TOEIC: www.toeic.com
C1:
Coursebooks & guide books:
English for Business Purposes (Reference?)
The book is for advanced level. There are a great amount of activities but few
listening practice.
English for Business Communication (Reference?)
This book is more practical and suitable for managers.
Five Minutes Activities for Business English (Reference?)
There are a considerate amount of activities and can be a guide for teachers to
adopt.
C2:
Website:
http://www.eslgo.com/classes/business/
The website tries to help students to learn business English grammar, vocabulary,
and communication.
http://www.teneric.co.uk/free_downloads.html
The website shows some business plan template and marketing plan template.
Take a look at these business marketing plan template tools and get the ideas of
what business planning is about and what you need to do to before your start
doing a business plan for your organisation.
M2:
Coursebooks & guide books:
Business Grammar and Practice (Reference?)
The book contains presentations, practice and production. It is suitable for
both teachers and students. In addition, the arrangement of the book is from
easy to difficult and students can choose what meets their needs.
Business English (Reference?)
The book includes background knowledge of business English.
Business English examination:
The Business Language Testing Service (BULATS)
The exam integrates listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. The
BULATS Tests provides a range of tests to meet different needs.
Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)