Bridging the Gap: Teaching English for Real-World Business Communication

Name: Bridging the Gap: Teaching English for Real-World Business Communication
Start: 2025-07-22T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-07-22T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Virtual event

BridgeVoices is a new format within the Bridge Expert Series where our global teaching community comes together to share, learn, and grow. These sessions highlight real experiences from Bridge educators around the world.

In this highly interactive session, our global teacher, Blessing Royal-Matthew will share practical techniques for teaching the professional language skills your students need to thrive in today’s business world; from meetings to emails to presentations. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and take part in a workshop-style discussion designed to give you actionable ideas you can use right away. Whether you’re new to teaching, building your career, or looking to expand your services, you’ll walk away with proven strategies, engaging classroom activities, and insights to help your students communicate confidently in corporate settings. Don’t miss this chance to learn from your peers, get inspired, and take your Business English teaching to the next level!

Speakers

Ijeoma Blessing Royal-Matthew

Ijeoma Blessing is a certified English teacher with over a decade of experience working with young and adult learners across more than 10 countries, including Spain, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Chile. Originally from Nigeria, she holds a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri. Her passion for education led her to earn TEFL and IELTS certifications, along with several digital marketing credentials that inform her tech-savvy, student-centered teaching style. Since joining Bridge in March 2024, Blessing has brought energy, creativity, and a flexible approach to her business English classes, always aiming to make learning engaging, interactive, and culturally rich.

Vinisha Veerasekar

Vinisha Veerasekar is a CELTA-certified English tutor with over three years of experience in English Language Teaching (ELT), working with both young learners and adults. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Education. As a non-native English speaker, Vinisha brings a deep understanding of the challenges language learners face and uses this insight to support and inspire her students. Her lifelong love for reading sparked a passion for the English language and literature, which she channels into empathetic and engaging teaching. In her current role as Community Engagement Specialist at Bridge Education Group, Vinisha fosters meaningful connections and drives engagement across the Bridge community's social media platforms. Beyond her professional work in education and community engagement, Vinisha is also a digital content creator, who creates travle vlogs in her mother tongue.