Introduction to Teaching Business English Course

Build the skills to teach Business English with confidence

Are you a newly qualified teacher looking to expand your teaching opportunities? Or an experienced General English teacher interested in working with professionals? The IH Madrid Introduction to Teaching Business English Course provides a practical introduction to one of the most rewarding areas of English language teaching.

Over 12 hours, participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan and deliver effective Business English lessons that respond to the needs of adult learners in today’s professional world.

The course is taught by highly experienced Business English trainers who combine extensive classroom experience with practical insights from corporate language training.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Newly qualified English language teachers with little or no experience teaching Business English.
• General English teachers wishing to broaden their teaching portfolio.
• Teachers looking to work with corporate clients or adult professionals.
• Teachers who want practical strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom.

What will you learn?

During the course you will:

• Understand the principles of effective Business English teaching.
• Carry out learner needs analyses and design learner-centred courses.
• Teach the language and communication skills required in today’s workplace.
• Use authentic business materials effectively.
• Develop learners’ functional language for meetings, presentations, negotiations, emails and professional communication.
• Build intercultural awareness into your lessons.
• Adapt your teaching to meet the needs of adult professionals.
• Gain practical classroom techniques and ready-to-use ideas.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation for teaching Business English confidently and effectively. You will be better equipped to design relevant, engaging lessons that meet the specific goals of professional learners and corporate clients.

Why choose IH Madrid?

• Practical, classroom-focused training.
• Experienced Business English specialists.
• Learner-centred methodology.
• Immediate classroom application.
• Part of the internationally recognised International House teacher training network.