Teaching Business/Workplace English

IPEducator · Post by **IPEducator** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:47 pm

Hello. I would like to teach business/workplace English to new immigrants, who have limited English proficiency. Does anyone out there have any recommendations for good textbooks for teaching a beginning-level business/workplace English class? Thanks!

tigertiger · Post by **tigertiger** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:17 pm

Market leader has an Elementary Business English course.
Longman Pearson.

But this is only suitable for those entering a business or business office environment.
It would not really be suitable for those in manufacturing, retail or hospitality.

Have you also looked on the ESP forum?

IPEducator · Post by **IPEducator** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:25 pm

Hi tigertiger,

Thanks so much for the book suggestion! I really appreicate that. I will check out the ESP forum and see if I am able to find some information there.

Genosha · Post by **Genosha** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:10 am

I haven't taught from Market Leader yet, but I have also been recommended to use it giving a Business English course.

I have used English 365 1 printed by Camridge Universoty press. I'm not sure how elementary your class is, but I like the subjects this books gives students to talk about. I find students can use the book according to whatever level they are. However have a look before you buy.

IPEducator · Post by **IPEducator** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:07 pm

Genosha,

Thanks for the suggestion! My students will likely be elementary or lower intermediate level. I will definitely check out the book. Thanks again!