Certificate of Competence in Teaching Business English - NQF Level 5

Aims of the TBE Course

To develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach Business English.

Outcomes of the TBE Course

On completion of the course, candidates will:

• Develop an understanding of the contexts in which Business English is used, the function or purposes that it serves and associated concepts
• Understand, identify and  respond to the needs of business English learners
• Have developed an awareness of Business English language and skills and be able to apply these in their professional practice
• Understand and be able to apply the principles and practice of the effective teaching of Business English
• Select, employ and evaluate skills, techniques and strategies required to effectively teach Business English
• Be able to assess and evaluate Business English learners
• Be familiar with appropriate Business English resources and materials
• Be familiar with professional development opportunities

TBE Course Content

1. Theories and principles of teaching Business English
2. Introduction to business students
3. Basic business functions and concepts
4. Professional skills
   • needs analysis
   • syllabus design
   • course planning
   • materials development
   • teaching one to one
5. Teaching strategies
   • Teaching with technology
   • Using activities and games 
6. Classroom management
7. Lesson planning
8. Language and skills
   • vocabulary
   • grammar
   • reading
   • writing
   • listening
   • speaking
9. Resources and materials for teaching Business English
   • using authentic materials
   • sourcing materials
   • adapting materials
10. Testing, assessing and evaluating business English
11. Globalisation and Culture
    • English as a Lingua Franca
    • Understanding culture
    • Cross-cultural awareness

TBE Course Assessment

Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in each of the following areas:

• Written assignments
• Supervised teaching practice
• Portfolio

A certificate of attendance will be issued if the minimum mark is not attained.