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TBEC Certificate · 2 CEUs
Earn 30% more than language school teachers. This 20-hour specialist prepares you for one-to-one private tutoring, in-company lessons, and Business English programs at major international language schools.
Course Overview
In general, Business English teachers earn 30% more than language school teachers. In some countries, Business English teachers earn up to $100/hour!
This program is fully online and it will teach you how to assess your learners’ needs, how to develop a syllabus based on lesson plans that meet the unique needs of each Business English student, and how to find appropriate material to cover the main aims of a Business English course.
This course is fully online and you will be assigned an experienced tutor to answer your questions and correct your assignments.
Business English teachers are in high demand in countries like South Korea, Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and the Czech Republic — and they consistently earn more than general ESL teachers.
The course culminates in a 4-hour lesson plan final assignment that trains you to conduct a Needs Assessment and develop your own Business English syllabus from scratch.
Graduates receive a 20-hour TBEC Certificate awarded by Coventry House International – OnTESOL. A stamped hard copy will be mailed and graduates also have the option of downloading a digital copy.
Who It’s For
Prepare for one-to-one private tutoring and in-company lessons with business professionals
Business English programs at major international language schools worldwide
TESOL/TEFL certified teachers who want to specialize and earn higher wages teaching Business English
Requirements
Candidates must have an internationally recognized TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification course in order to take this course as a stand-alone.
If you do not have an initial TESOL / TEFL qualification, the TBEC specialist can be added to the 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate or 250-hour TESOL Diploma for an additional fee.
TBEC takes a minimum of one week to complete, but trainees are given up to 8 weeks to complete the course. Tuition fee includes course material, tutor support, and one official certificate.
Already hold a recognized TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate? Take the 20-hour TBEC specialist on its own.
CA$299 / US$215
Add the TBEC specialist when registering for a core program and save 67% on the specialist tuition.
Only CA$100 / US$75
Save 67% when added to a core program
Syllabus
Your understanding of the topics in each module will be assessed through one final assignment. There are also some self-corrected quizzes to review parts of the module, and reflection tasks where you are asked to reflect on the material and readings in the corresponding module. Although quizzes and reflection tasks play an important part in the learning process, they do not count toward the final mark.
In this module, you will be introduced to the difference between teaching General English and Business English courses. You will also learn about the characteristics of the Business English learner and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business course, including teaching one-to-one.
This module describes the importance of a needs analysis before you start teaching a Business English class. It will help you with developing a needs analysis questionnaire and how to assess your prospective Business English class through placement tests. This module will also introduce you to aspects of a Business English syllabus.
This module introduces you to ideas to use in your first class after you have assessed your students and understood their needs. These ideas will also prepare you to continue assessing the class after the initial needs analysis.
Teaching Business English learners is different from teaching General English classes; therefore, the approaches, methods, and techniques shall vary. In this module, you will learn about the main approaches to teaching Business English learners: Integrated-skills approach, Content-based approach, and Task-based approach.
Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation should not be neglected in the Business English class. Even the most advanced students will have the need to improve their language for giving presentations or writing reports. This module will teach you how to present or review Business English vocabulary, especially collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, and how to help your Business English class with sounds, intonation, and pronunciation.
This module will help you understand the difference between teaching Business English using a textbook and creating your own handouts using authentic material. In this chapter, you will learn how to apply the methods and techniques described in chapter 5 and how to exploit the receptive skills, listening and reading comprehension, and the productive skills, speaking and writing. This module also introduces you to sample lesson plans in preparation for the final project.
In this module, you will learn about the different technologies you can use with your Business English class, such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts. You will also learn about E-learning and how to teach online.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about the 20-hour TBEC specialist certificate course.
Candidates must have an internationally recognized TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification course in order to take this course as a stand-alone. If you do not have an initial TESOL / TEFL qualification, the TBEC specialist can be added to the 120-hour Advanced TESOL/TEFL Certificate or 250-hour TESOL Diploma for an additional fee.
TBEC takes a minimum of one week to complete, but trainees are given up to 8 weeks to complete the course.
Graduates receive a 20-hour TBEC Certificate awarded by Coventry House International – OnTESOL. A stamped hard copy will be mailed and graduates also have the option of downloading a digital copy.
Yes! Those who add the 20-hour TBEC specialist to the online 120-hour TESOL certificate course or 250-hour TESOL Diploma save CA$199 / US$140 on the specialist tuition. The stand-alone price is CA$299 / US$215, but it is only CA$100 / US$75 when added to a core program — that’s a 67% discount. This TESOL and TBEC combination is recommended for ESL teachers planning to teach Business English.
Trainees complete one final assignment — a 4-hour lesson plan that trains you to develop your own Business English syllabus.
No, the TBEC specialist is not included in the 168-hour Hybrid TEFL Certificate. It is available as a stand-alone course or as an add-on to a core TESOL/TEFL program.
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