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- ESL
- English vocabulary
- Business English
- IELTS
Experienced Online ESL Teacher (Business English, Legal English, SPA, IELTS, Cambridge exams)
- ESL
- English vocabulary
- Business English
- IELTS
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About James
I'm a CELTA and TEFL qualified business English specialist with a decade of experience in the UK and abroad. I help professionals like you get ready for the global workplace, whether you're preparing to move overseas as an expatriate, leading important meetings and negotiations, or delivering high-stakes presentations. My students have successfully earned promotions, passed international exams, and built the foundational skills they need to thrive in a cross-cultural environment.
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About the lesson
- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +19
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
TAFE
Adult
Undergraduate
Diploma/Certificate
Postgraduate
PhD
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
All lessons will be tailored to suit your specific needs, but here are topics I have previously covered with learners.
Core Business English Skills
Email & Written Communication: Writing clear, concise, and professional emails, reports, and memos.
Professional Vocabulary: Expanding vocabulary for specific industries (e.g., finance, marketing, tech).
Diplomatic Language: Learning how to be polite, indirect, and persuasive in a professional context.
English for Expatriates
Settling In: Practical English for daily life, including banking, housing, and social situations in a new country.
Cultural Nuances: Understanding non-verbal cues, business etiquette, and social norms in English-speaking work environments.
Meetings & Negotiations
Effective Participation: How to interrupt politely, express opinions, agree, and disagree.
Chairing a Meeting: Skills for leading a meeting, setting the agenda, and ensuring smooth discussion.
Negotiation Tactics: Language for making proposals, countering offers, and reaching a compromise.
Problem-Solving: Discussing and resolving issues with a focus on collaborative language.
Presentation Skills
Structuring a Presentation: From the introduction to the conclusion, with a focus on using signposting language.
Visual Aids: How to describe and interpret charts, graphs, and other data effectively.
Public Speaking: Improving pronunciation, intonation, and delivery for confident speaking.
Q&A Sessions: Strategies for understanding and responding to questions from the audience.
Cross-Cultural Communication
Low-Context vs. High-Context Cultures: Understanding different communication styles and how they impact business interactions.
Avoiding Misunderstandings: Identifying common sources of cultural friction and learning how to navigate them.
Building Rapport: Techniques for small talk and building professional relationships across cultures.
English for Project Planning
Project Kick-off: How to lead a kick-off meeting, set goals, and define roles and responsibilities.
Progress & Status Updates: Language for giving clear and concise updates on project status, including reporting on achievements and challenges.
Risk Management: Discussing potential risks, finding solutions, and using appropriate language to express concern or offer a contingency plan.
Project Closure: How to lead a wrap-up meeting, summarize key takeaways, and give constructive feedback.
English for Agile Teams
Daily Stand-ups: Using concise language to describe what you did yesterday, what you plan to do today, and any obstacles in your way.
Sprint Reviews: Presenting completed work to stakeholders and handling questions and feedback.
Retrospectives: Discussing what went well, what could be improved, and creating actionable next steps in a positive and collaborative way.
Agile Vocabulary: Understanding and correctly using key terms like sprint, backlog, user story, burndown chart, and scrum master.
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- $47
Pack prices
- 5h: $211
- 10h: $423
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The first lesson with James will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
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