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Level 5 Award in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Business English
Become a Specialist in Teaching Business English
Step into the dynamic world of Business English instruction with our 60-Hour Teaching Business English Specialist Course. Designed to meet the rising demand for qualified teachers in this field, this course equips you with the skills and expertise to teach English with a strong focus on professional and business communication.
This globally recognised qualification is regulated by Ofqual and aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), ensuring your credentials are valued worldwide. Whether you’re new to TEFL or an experienced educator seeking to expand your expertise, this certification will position you as a leader in the growing area of Business English instruction.
As the global language of commerce, English is essential for international business communication. This course goes beyond General English, focusing on business-specific terminology, advanced communication techniques, and industry-relevant language skills. You’ll learn how to prepare students for real-world scenarios like global business meetings, negotiations, and networking events, empowering them to succeed in competitive professional environments.
Delivered entirely online, the course is divided into five expertly crafted modules, each broken into manageable lessons for flexible and accessible learning. You’ll gain practical training in key areas such as lesson planning, creating authentic business scenarios, and teaching essential workplace skills, including effective presentations, report writing, email etiquette, and professional phone communication.
Upon completion, you’ll not only earn a recognised qualification but also gain the confidence to deliver impactful lessons tailored to the unique needs of business professionals. Whether your students are enhancing their career prospects or mastering professional correspondence, you’ll have the tools to help them achieve their goals.
Exclusive Access to Career Opportunities
As a certified Business English teacher, you’ll unlock access to our Employment Centre, where you can connect with diverse teaching opportunities. From international schools to online teaching roles and specialised programs, you’ll find positions that align with your career aspirations.
With the continuing demand for Business English teachers, this certification places you at the forefront of a thriving field. Whether you aim to teach abroad, diversify your experience, or specialise in this rewarding niche, the 60-Hour Teaching Business English Specialist Course opens the door to an exciting and impactful teaching career.
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Course Benefits
Upon completion, learners will earn a globally recognised award that can open doors to teaching positions, visas, and various employment opportunities related to English language instruction. Graduates will gain a comprehensive understanding of teaching Business English, along with practical skills in lesson planning and classroom management, preparing them to confidently embark on their teaching careers. This qualification is often pursued alongside a 180-hour Level 5 course as an additional specialisation.
What Will You Learn
You will learn the key differences between teaching General English and Business English. The course will build on your existing foundation of teaching skills, helping you understand the specific reasons why students study Business English and how to plan lessons effectively. You will also learn how to select appropriate activities and materials tailored to this group, ensuring efficient and targeted learning.
Academic Council & Collaboration
Our level 5 TEFL diploma course has been created by our top developers and course writers, who are highly qualified in the field of TEFL. They have used their knowledge and years of TEFL experience to develop a course that will benefit you as a trainee teacher, teaching you what you really need to know. We’ve also listened to feedback from previous courses and used this to create a course that learners from all over the world can take and benefit from.
The diploma is a level 5 award meaning it is on the same level as an undergraduate degree or a CELTA qualification, which means employers will see the hard work you have put into your qualifications. Our course is accredited by Highfield and Ofqual, ensuring that the course is of the highest standard for our learners.
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HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATIONS AWARDING BODY IN THE UK
Approved Center Number: 21335
Highfield Qualifications are a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. The TEFL Institute is an approved training center by Highfield Qualifications, an independent Ofqual approved Awarding Organization. This means the TEFL Institute has met Highfield’s expectations for developing and delivering high quality courses in the TEFL industry. Every year, Highfield maintains evaluation visits to ensure we are consistently meeting the high standards with our training.
OFQUAL (THE OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION)
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the regulator for vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland. Ofqual gives formal recognition to Awarding Organizations and monitors their activities. Ofqual has given approval for Highfield, the Awarding Organization (AO), to provide a wide range of regulated qualifications in varying sectors, including Education and Training.
You will gain 38 Credit Points at Level 5 (RQF) on successful completion of the 180 hour Ofqual regulated TEFL Diploma course (launched October 2021), which is more than most Level 5 TEFL qualifications. Qualification Number 610/1571/4 on the Ofqual Register.
View the TEFL Institute’s qualification status on the Ofqual Register
DEAC AQC CURRICULUM APPROVED CENTRE
DEAC is a prestigious accrediting agency based in the United States. Its Approval Quality Curriculum (AQC) status signifies that a program or course has met its rigorous quality standards. For our Level 5 TEFL Courses, DEAC approval means that our curriculum, assessments, and overall standards align with those set by US educational authorities. AQC stands for Approved Quality Curriculum. It is a status granted by DEAC to signify that a particular curriculum or course offered by an educational institution meets the rigorous quality standards set by DEAC. Essentially, AQC indicates that the curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by DEAC for its quality and adherence to educational standards.
At The TEFL Institute, we proudly announce that our Level 5 TEFL Courses have received approval from DEAC, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. DEAC’s AQC designation signifies that our courses meet stringent quality standards, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This approval underscores our commitment to providing exceptional TEFL training that meets global standards of excellence.
ODLQC – OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING QUALITY COUNCIL
ODLQC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges, becoming the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995.Accreditation follows a rigorous assessment of a provider’s administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity, to ensure that all Standards are met. Our courses undergo strict external monitoring and control checks an on ongoing basis to ensure you receive the highest quality teacher training experience.
View the TEFL Institute’s verification on ODLQC website.
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Completion Time: 3-6 Weeks
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Module 1: The Principles of Teaching Business English
In this module, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Teaching Business English including the key motivations for these learners and how your role as the teacher can influence these lessons. You’ll also look at the type of language typically taught in these courses and how this differs from General English.
In this module, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Teaching Business English including the key motivations for these learners and how your role as the teacher can influence these lessons. You’ll also look at the type of language typically taught in these courses and how this differs from General English.
Module 2: The Principles of Needs Analyses, Course Design, and Materials for Teaching Business English
In Module 2, you’ll learn all about Business English syllabuses and how to understand and implement these in courses that you teach. You’ll also look at classroom management techniques and how to use materials for teaching Business English.
In Module 2, you’ll learn all about Business English syllabuses and how to understand and implement these in courses that you teach. You’ll also look at classroom management techniques and how to use materials for teaching Business English.
Module 3: The Principles of Teaching Business English Skills
In the third module of the course, you’ll look at the key skills in English and how to teach these for the Business English context. You’ll examine how these are important for Business English learners and how to adapt you materials to suit the needs of the learners for these skills.
In the third module of the course, you’ll look at the key skills in English and how to teach these for the Business English context. You’ll examine how these are important for Business English learners and how to adapt you materials to suit the needs of the learners for these skills.
Module 4: The Principles of Teaching Business English Grammar, Vocabulary and English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
In Module 4, you will look more closely at how we teach grammar and vocabulary in Business English classes, and how important these are for this context. You’ll also look at the branch of English for Special Purposes (ESP) and what materials you might use if you decide to teach this niche are of TEFL.
In Module 4, you will look more closely at how we teach grammar and vocabulary in Business English classes, and how important these are for this context. You’ll also look at the branch of English for Special Purposes (ESP) and what materials you might use if you decide to teach this niche are of TEFL.
Module 5: The Principles of Business English Lesson Planning
In the final module of the Teaching Business English course, you will focus on how to incorporate everything you’ve learnt so far into lesson planning for this context. You will practise writing lesson plans for Business English classes and also reflect on your work to make you a better teacher.
In the final module of the Teaching Business English course, you will focus on how to incorporate everything you’ve learnt so far into lesson planning for this context. You will practise writing lesson plans for Business English classes and also reflect on your work to make you a better teacher.
Assessment
60 Hour Level 5 Awards: This is a Level 5 Award which includes progress quizzes after each module that are graded instantly. They require a 100% grade to pass. After studying all 5 Modules, you will have to submit one final written assessment that is assessed. The written assessment is approximately 25 questions and will be marked by The TEFL Institute academic assessors. A grate of 100% is required to pass. If any answers are not correct, you may be required to complete a resubmission.
60 Hour Level 5 Awards: This is a Level 5 Award which includes progress quizzes after each module that are graded instantly. They require a 100% grade to pass. After studying all 5 Modules, you will have to submit one final written assessment that is assessed. The written assessment is approximately 25 questions and will be marked by The TEFL Institute academic assessors. A grate of 100% is required to pass. If any answers are not correct, you may be required to complete a resubmission.
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