English plays an important role in business in South Africa and abroad. Every day millions of people all over the world use English to conduct business. Business English tuition is increasingly in high demand and English language teachers can expect to teach a Business English class at some point in their careers. Opportunities for teaching Business English are available in South Africa and abroad. The Teaching Business English to Young Learners (TBE) course aims to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge required to teach Business English. This course will prepare you for a career in Business English teaching.

To be registered as a trainee on the Wits TEYL course you need to fulfil all the requirements below:

	Minimum of 18 years of age
	First language proficiency in English
	Minimum of a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
	A professional teaching qualification (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA or PGCE)
	A degree is highly recommended

On completion of the course, candidates will:

	understand the contexts in which Business English is used
	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
	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 resources and materials
	be familiar with professional development opportunities

In the input sessions, our trained and experienced teacher trainers will cover theoretical aspects of the course, such as: characteristics and needs of business English learners, Business English teaching methodology and the basic principles of Business English teaching and learning. The practical component provides trainees with the opportunity to plan and present activities, lessons and projects on teaching Business English. These practical sessions are observed by an experienced trainer who provides constructive feedback and helps you to develop your Business English teaching skills.

The TBE course approach involves participatory learning, where trainees are very much involved in the learning and teaching process. Most input sessions will focus on trainees discovering new concepts and information about teaching Business English through discussions, research, projects, activities and presentations. Trainees will also be involved in several tasks either in groups or pairs. Trainees are required to contribute to their groups by sharing and completing duties, since tasks will be assessed. Trainees will be provided with a textbook and will be expected to prepare for the next day’s sessions by reading the chapters assigned for homework. The textbook should be used for revision and to assist with the completion of projects and assignments.

The TBE course is a 40 hour contact course which includes observed and assessed teaching practice. The classes are held two evenings per week and on Saturday mornings, running over a period of four weeks. The evening classes are held from 17:30 to 20:30 and the Saturday classes run from 09:00 to 13:00.

Assessment is continuous and there is no final exam. Trainees are assessed on their practical teaching as well as a portfolio of evidence. You are required to build and submit a portfolio of evidence for assessment which will contain assignments, completed projects, micro teaching evidence and teaching practice lessons. Participation and attendance is also considered as a major part of assessment since you will be required to participate in several tasks, activities and presentations either in groups or individually throughout the course.

On successful completion of the course, trainees will receive a short course certificate of competence in TBE from Wits Language School. A letter of attendance will be issued to trainees who do not complete the course successfully.