I. Introduction II. Trial Lesson Flow III.

Tips for the Trial Lesson

Sample Lesson- Chapter 18: How to Agree and Disagree

IV. Criteria for Evaluation

a. Lesson Evaluation Criteria b. Students Expectations

Introduction

WHAT?
- A day in the life at the office The language professionals would need in order to effectively communicate with their companys international counterparts - Considered as English with a specific level of formality - This includes telephoning skills, writing e-mails effectively, how to respond during meetings/conference calls, etc.

WHY?
- People are becoming clearer about what they want to use English for
General English reading, writing and listening skills speaking the language fluently knowledge of the language using the language as a tool in communicating with peers Business English the range of communicative language competences in order to perform their job-related tasks properly

- Non-native professionals are yearning to learn the language to be used when faced with different situations in their workplaces while keeping in mind the decorum and culture of the organization they are working for.

WHO?
- Professionals, MBA students, individuals trying to get a job or a promotion

WHEN?
- Business English classes are usually taught at a time convenient to working people

WHERE?
- Business English classes could be held anywhere. With the current Internet Technology, many professionals take lessons online in the comfort of their own homes. In this case, availability of resources and effective teaching methods both play key roles in the students progress.

HOW?
-Business English teaching styles and methodologies can differ from teaching General English Ex.) Instead of working in pairs or groups as in General English exercises, you will find that Business English students learn more through case studies, role play and simulation exercises. -A Business English teacher may also assume different roles from the General English teacher Ex.) A Business English Tutor is likely to be more of a facilitator when teaching meeting skills or a mediator when teaching how to monitor a negotiation.

Lesson Flow How to Conduct the Trial Lesson

How long is the mock lesson? Time Limit: 25 minutes The mock lesson would run for 25 minutes and would flow as a regular RareJob lesson. The tutor is expected to add the students Skype account account: akiko90210, and call on-time as in a regular RareJob lesson. There would be no brief orientation prior to the mock lesson. After 25-minutes have elapsed, the tutor must wrap-up the lesson. Tips in Conducting the Mock Lesson - Given the time constraints, it would be wise to come up with a lesson plan for each chapter. - Distribute the exercises in a way that youll be able to devote enough time for each - Identify the exercises which you need to spend more time on based on the students English skills - Keep a relaxed pace and adjust if necessary - Most B2B students have lots of work and family responsibilities so they may not have time for much homework. If you give a homework, keep it short and simple. How will the mock lesson be conducted?

Sample Time Outline

The tutor ought to provide the instruction and manage the flow of the lesson. It is expected that tutors will be able to contribute to the Business English skill-enhancement of the student by providing appropriate suggestions on how to deal with specific business scenarios. Time allotment (mins) Starter 3-5 mins 18 How to Session 1 Expressions 10-12 mins deal with (for 25Speaking 5-7 people off- minute class) Language Box &Look 3-5 mins site Hint Filler Chapter Part Title of Exercise

Tips for the Trial Lesson: Sample Lesson

Survival Tips: Take time to read the sample lesson for tips on how a typical Business English class goes Examine the sample scenarios and see how the LE criteria was satisfied by the tutor Think of other possible scenarios and more importantly, think of ways on how to deal with those scenarios Make similar preparations (sample answers, scripts, definition of terms) Evaluate your current style of teaching and see how you can further improve it to meet the demands of Business English students

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Note: The sample lesson is structured for low-intermediate to mid-intermediate students since this focuses on various expressions and approaches based on certain contexts.

Guide for Business English Tutors

Sample Lesson: Possible Scenarios and Questions

Qualities of a Good Business English Tutor

What are the criteria to be used to evaluate the performance of the tutor in the B2B mock lesson? As discussed in the PowerPoint File Preparation for the Mock Lesson, the tutors will be evaluated using the same Lesson Evaluation System. Specifically, you shall be evaluated on the following criteria: Does the tutor have good English proficiency? Does the teacher capture student's needs by reading the tutoring notes in advance? Does the teacher always try to understand the situation/request of the student? Is the teacher able to provide better words/ expression? Is the tutor able to draw out the latent strengths of the student by introducing challenging activities? Is the teacher punctual? The tutors are then expected to exhibit these criteria either through proactively taking the initiative to explain further to the student, or as an answer to the students queries. In the following lesson, see sample scenarios and what a Business English tutor could possibly do in each of the different exercises.

Are material/topics well-prepared?

Is the teacher good at explaining things?

Tips for the Trial Lesson

IMPORTANT TIPS
- Know what your students expect: ask your students how they plan to apply English in their personal & professional lives; define goals and objectives at the beginning of the course - Empower your students: build rapport with your students and always put on a positive attitude towards learning - Always stay on the positive: transform seemingly-frustrating exercises into intellectually challenging ones - Avoid intimidating your students: provide a learning environment where your students can feel self- confident and motivated to take risks and be creative - Draw on your students own expertise & latent strengths: design activities that would help students to perform their jobrelated tasks better

Possible drawbacks in teaching Business English and how to overcome them:

Teachers may be younger than most students and this could take the teacher some time to establish their credibility. - To address this, one must have confidence in their skills as a teacher in a way that does not intimidate the student. The trick is to treat your students with respect while establishing proper authority at the same time and to always come prepared. Meeting all the students specific needs can be very difficult. -Reviewing the program goals and objectives that were set at the start of the B2B program is important in aligning the inputs (lessons) with the desired outputs (meeting the students needs).

Many B2B teachers may not be very familiar with the specialist vocabularies that they may be required to teach. -A good understanding of the students professional background is key in addressing this issue. Advanced readings and further research into the students line of business and its culture will provide you with the solution to this problem.

Criteria for Evaluation Lesson Evaluation Criteria

What are the criteria to be used to evaluate the performance of the tutor in the B2B mock lesson? The tutors will be evaluated using the same Lesson Evaluation System. Specifically, you shall be evaluated on the following criteria:

Does the tutor have good English proficiency?

Does the teacher capture student's needs by reading the tutoring notes in advance? Does the teacher always try to understand the situation/request of the student? Is the teacher able to provide better words/ expression?

Are material/topics well-prepared?

Is the teacher good at explaining things?

Is the tutor able to draw out the latent strengths of the student by introducing challenging activities? Is the tutor able to meet the students expectations?*

Is the teacher punctual?

*See next page

Criteria for Evaluation Students Expectations

What are the criteria to be used to evaluate the performance of the tutor in the B2B mock lesson? Aside from the Lesson Evaluation Criteria, tutors will also be evaluated if they were able to meet the students expectations. Specifically, Business English students expect their tutors to check and give feedbacks on the ff. areas:

Pronunciation are the students words comprehensible even if their pronunciation isnt perfect? Vocabulary do they have adequate vocabulary to discuss business topics? Grammar can they develop sentences without causing any misunderstandings / misinterpretations due to faulty grammar? Elaboration/Topic Development are their ideas well-developed, with clear logic, and easy to understand? Fluency can they speak with comfortable speed and rhythm?