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If you are serious about improving your business English, then you should select a formal My Learning Path. If you know your business English level, we’ll be able to direct you to suitable content to learn. You can work your way through a series of Business English Courses, create your own Learning Path or learn topics relevant to your job (Job-Specific Learning Maps). If you don’t know your business English level, take our Business English Level Test. At the end of the test you’ll be given a benchmark level (1-6) and a report detailing what you can do in terms of business English at that level. Once you know your level, you can choose to do the following:
If you’d like to focus only on the topics most relevant to your work, go to the Job-Specific Learning Maps. Select your job title and follow the links to the relevant topics for that job type. All you need to do is study for a few minutes each day and you’ll see improvements in your English. Why not start your informal learning here? Content Showcase (go to) Every month we showcase a selection of the learning content available in the site archives. The Content Showcase gives you an idea of the range and scope of content you can access. Sign up to the Content Showcase Monthly Newsletter and we’ll email you updates. Business Word/Phrase of the Day (go to)/ Business English Tip of the Week (go to) Learn a new business word or phrase every day and a useful business English tip every week. We’ll send you regular updates when you sign up to the newsletters. Workplace English Podcasts (go to) You can listen to informative business English podcast lessons focusing on business English speaking skills by subscribing to the podcast feed. You can also sign up to our newsletter and we’ll let you know when new podcasts are published. All our podcasts can be downloaded to a computer or portable device such as an iPod or mobile phone. Listening to the podcasts while you’re on the go is an excellent way to learn business English and a productive use of your time. Podcast transcripts are available to subscribers. eBook Training Guides (go to) You can download eBook Training Guides on different business writing and business speaking subjects. Files are available in mobi, epub and pdf formats and can be viewed on all popular mobile devices and computers. The Language Key Magazine (go to) You can view or download 120+ back issues from The Language Key magazine. The Language Key was a popular printed magazine published from 1994-2005 and focuses on business English training. There are number of ways to search for learning content. Keyword Search This is a general search which may or may not lead you to the specific resource you need. Think of it like a Google search. Content Database Search All learning content articles in the site archive have been tagged with keywords and descriptions. They are also categorised into topic areas and skill types. Use the Content Database Search to find specific topics. All formal learning topics available on the site are listed here. If you need help, go to the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) pages. These include FAQs on: - Individual Subscriptions (go to) - Corporate Subscriptions (go to) - Using WETE (go to) - Technical (go to) Or contact us using the contact form. We publish a number of email newsletters to update users on newly published content. You can subscribe to as many newsletters as you like and choose how often you would like to receive them. Visit the newsletter sign-up page.
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Where Do I Start? |
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Content Showcase Business Word/Phrase of the Day & Business English Tip of the Week Workplace English Podcasts Keyword Search Content Database Search Learning Centre E-Magazine Past Volumes Archive The Language Key Past Issues Archive Model Business Documents
If you are serious about improving your business English, then you should select a formal Learning Path. If you know your business English level, we’ll be able to direct you to suitable content to learn. You can work your way through a series of Business English Courses, create your own Learning Path or learn topics relevant to your job (Job-Specific Learning Maps). If you don’t know your business English level, take our Business English Level Test. At the end of the test you’ll be given a benchmark level (1-6) and a report detailing what you can do in terms of business English at that level. Once you know your level, you can choose to do the following:
If you’d like to focus only on the topics most relevant to your work, go to the Job-Specific Learning Maps. Select your job title and follow the links to the relevant topics for that job type. All you need to do is study for a few minutes each day and you’ll see improvements in your English. Why not start your informal learning here? Content Showcase (go to) Every month we showcase a selection of the learning content available in the site archives. The Content Showcase gives you an idea of the range and scope of content you can access. Sign up to the Content Showcase Monthly Newsletter and we’ll email you updates. Business Word/Phrase of the Day (go to) / Business English Tip of the Week (go to) Learn a new business word or phrase every day and a useful business English tip every week. We’ll send you regular updates when you sign up to the newsletters. Workplace English Podcasts (go to) You can listen to informative business English podcast lessons focusing on business English speaking skills by subscribing to the podcast feed. You can also sign up to our newsletter and we’ll let you know when new podcasts are published. All our podcasts can be downloaded to a computer or portable device such as an iPod or mobile phone. Listening to the podcasts while you’re on the go is an excellent way to learn business English and a productive use of your time. Podcast transcripts are available to subscribers. There are number of ways to search for learning content. Keyword Search This is a general search which may or may not lead you to the specific resource you need. Think of it like a Google search. Content Database Search All learning content articles in the site archive have been tagged with keywords and descriptions. They are also categorised into topic areas and skill types. Use the Content Database Search to find specific topics. All formal learning topics available on the site are listed here. Learning Centre (go to) If you’re not sure which topics you want to focus on, visit the Learning Centre. The Learning Centre is categorised into topics and skill areas and has links to all the available content. E-Magazine Past Volumes Archive (go to) In the Learning Centre you’ll find 54 past volumes of Workplace English Training E-Magazine which forms the core of all available learning resources within the site. Each issue includes a variety of formal and informal learning to suit all learning needs. The Language Past Issues Archive (go to) You can access 48 past issues of The Language Key, a printed magazine focusing on business English. All issues are in PDF format and are linked to audio content. Model Business Documents (go to) 1200 model business documents can be viewed online (subscribers can download 500 of these documents in Word format for free). You can search the model documents by category or type. If you have a technical problem, visit the Technical Support page. First check the Knowledge Base. If you can’t find an answer to your query there, submit a ticket and we’ll give you and answer within 24 hours. If you have a general query concerning the site such as logging in, the member’s area, listening to podcasts, downloading content, etc, visit the general help page and download the Student User Guide. If you have a query about your subscription or would like any information from us, please visit the Subscription FAQs page or contact us using the contact form. We publish a number of email newsletters to update users on newly published content. You can subscribe to as many newsletters as you like and choose how often you would like to receive them. Visit the newsletter sign-up page.
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Business English Links |
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Business English Activities Free online activities to test your knowledge of business English. Business English Exercises An extensive, incredible collection of business English exercises. Includes lessons in grammar, vocabulary and reading as well as discussion lists and free exercises via Email. Business English Sites Links to a number of interesting sites for students of business English. Activities/Lessons/Resources for Teachers Clarity English - A software company that specialises in producing online English courses using their own learning platform. There are many courses to choose from, some from leading publishers. A results management system is incorporated into the learning platform. Beth's Business English Market Shopping for teaching ideas for your Business English course? This site provides an INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDE and LESSON MODULES that include plans, exercises, and ideas, as well as stores of the best free sources for teaching and learning Business English on the web. BizPlanIt.Com Contains the web's largest collection of free business plan tips, information, and advice that you can use to create a winning business plan on your own. Business Vocabulary - Core vocabulary reference sheets providing between 150 and 240 key words and phrases for each industry. International House Barcelona Resources and business worksheets for teachers. Worksheets focus on grammar usage in business applications. Other worksheets are questions only, without any accompanying readings for general applications. Developing Awareness - A lesson plan by Asako Kajiura for developing intercultural communication, taken from the Internet TESL journal. Activity is designed to increase student's ability to interact with and understand aspects of other cultures such as body language, discourse patterns, gender roles. Appropriate for intermediate and advanced level students. Online English Grammar - Superb grammar resources, including writing and punctuation tips. The LACS Center Business English teaching resources - An online source for business-related English teaching materials. Teaching materials include speaking fluency skills, negotiation skills, and presentation skills. Their online activities include 4 Morse Veglar Stories with advanced level cloze exercises (you need Explorer 4.0 or Navigator 4.0 to download these) and 2 multiple choice tests. Learning Post A collection of the Bangkok Post's weekly ESL business columns. Each column consists of background and commentary followed by an actual story from the Bangkok Post, accompanied by explanations of key vocabulary terms. My Philosophy for Teaching English for Business By Lawrence Baron, The Internet TESL Journal. Learning Resources The Learning Resources site offers web-delivered instruction using CNN and CBS 5 - KPIX (CBS Broadcasting) news stories. Western/Pacific LINCS (part of the National Institute for Literacy's LINCS Project) and Literacyworks, uses these stories to develop an online literacy site that benefits all learners and instructors. This material is intended for adult literacy and educational purposes. Though the intended audience is adults, instructors and learners (of all ages) are encouraged to use this material to promote better literacy. Business Writing Help Ruth Vilmi's incredible collection of writing links. From academic to business to technical writing help, it's all here. The English Clinic Students can test their writing ability here. The Purdue University Online Writing Lab An incredible collection of writing links that includes professional writing and ESL writing. Internet TESL journal - a monthly web magazine, for teachers of ESL that contains articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas & links. The search engine makes searching for specific lesson plans or ideas easy. Fortune Magazine Other Business/Information Sources CNNfn CNN's Financial Network online. From the market to world business to industrywatch, it's all here. Business Help Page Ruth Vilmi's business links page. The links don't offer a lot of explanation, but it's definitely worth your time to explore them. The American Stock Exchange SBA Online The Small Business Association's web site for information on starting a small business.
American Business Jargon - Alphabetical listing of American business vocabulary. Business Vocabulary - Top 20 Words in sectors like Advertising, Insurance, Money, Presentations, etc. Professional Organizations BESIG or Business English Special Interest Group An organization for the Business English teaching profession. TESOL An organization devoted to the professional development of, and resource base for ESL teachers worldwide. TEFL Professional An organization that offers support and resources to TEFL teachers. BEC (Business English Certificates) UCLES BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Pitman City & Guilds EBC (English for Business Communications) - Pitman City & Guilds SESOL (Spoken English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Pitman City & Guilds EFB (English for Business) - LCCIE EFC (English for Commerce) - LCCIE ELSA (English Language Skills Assessment) - LCCIE TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) - ETS |
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