{"id":31222,"date":"2025-12-02T13:50:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=31222"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:36:26","slug":"personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyper-Personalize Your Business English Teaching With AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>AI tools have many uses for the ESL teacher, but one niche is particularly well-suited to them \u2013  Business English. In addition to benefits like simplifying tasks and creating interactive tools, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing Business English instruction by empowering trainers to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-business-english-lesson-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simplify planning<\/a> and hyper-personalize their instruction to cater to each student&#8217;s professional needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowspeak.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">FLOW Speak<\/a>, an AI-powered platform that helps learners build speaking confidence through real-time practice and adaptive feedback, is among the tools leading this change. It is designed for busy professionals and personalizes every interaction to reflect the realities of workplace communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teachers can explore ways to tap into the power of AI to hyper-personalize Business English teaching, from creating adaptable assessments to generating customized lesson ideas and tracking learners\u2019 progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a<a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certificate<\/a>. You can explore our<a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online TEFL courses<\/a>to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-89e0e6c2-4891-4deb-b723-b9b9811a5aec\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#0-personalized-learning-paths\" style=\"\">Personalized learning paths<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#1-adaptive-learning-systems-in-student-placement\" style=\"\">Adaptive learning systems in student placement<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#2-personalizing-competency-based-learning-using-ai\" style=\"\">Personalizing competency-based learning using AI<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#3-customizing-class-content-and-assessment-using-ai-tools\" style=\"\">Customizing class content and assessment using AI tools<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#4-personalized-ai-generated-lesson-plans\" style=\"\">Personalized AI-generated lesson plans<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#5-ai-powered-language-apps-for-personalizing-extended-practice\" style=\"\">AI-powered language apps for personalizing extended practice<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#6-virtual-tutors-and-chatbots\" style=\"\">Virtual tutors and chatbots<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/#7-data-driven-personalization\" style=\"\">Data-driven personalization<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-personalized-learning-paths\">Personalized learning paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, the concept of personalized teaching in English language learning stems from the fact that students learn English for different purposes. When teachers understand their students&#8217; reasons for learning English, especially those learning for professional purposes, and can identify their abilities and skill gaps, they can customize learning paths to meet individual needs. This can also make instructional content, activities, and resources more engaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the advent of AI tools and machine learning, however, personalizing English classes or developing courses in specific <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-business-english-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niches like Business English<\/a> required more time and resources to come up with tailored assessments, curricula, materials, and strategies to make instruction more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, using AI paired with adaptive speaking platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowspeak.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">FLOW Speak<\/a>, these personalized frameworks become even more powerful. Teachers can map course competencies to the app\u2019s professional speaking scenarios, reinforcing job-specific skills through guided AI practice from the moment their English level is assessed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Looking to specialize in Business English? Learn more about the 60-hour Teaching Business English Specialized Certification.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Business-English-Anastasia.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Anastasia teaching an online lesson.\" class=\"wp-image-31234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Business-English-Anastasia.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Business-English-Anastasia-480x292.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 550px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bridge grad, Anastasia, is teaching Business English online with Bridge. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/anastasia-griazeva-from-russia-teaching-business-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read her story here.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-adaptive-learning-systems-in-student-placement\">Adaptive learning systems in student placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harnessing AI algorithms to analyze data and detect patterns has benefited adaptive learning, an approach that customizes students\u2019 learning experiences based on their data and performance. Adaptive learning platforms can help teachers by identifying a student\u2019s strengths, learning gaps, and progress in real time, then tailoring the content, difficulty, and pace of instruction to the student\u2019s skills and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way adaptive learning platforms are used is <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/leveraging-english-proficiency-testing-in-academics-and-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to conduct placement tests<\/a> or serve as student assessment tools. In AI-driven English placement tests like Linguaskill, Cambridge English Placement Tests, and Pearson\u2019s Level Test, students are given a question. Then, based on their response, the adaptive program decides on the difficulty level of the next question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karina Zew, a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/languages\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Corporate Language Training<\/a> teacher, shared how <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/bridge-corporate-language-learning-implements-flow-speak-language-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge&#8217;s Business English teachers and students benefit from AI-powered assessments<\/a> to determine students\u2019 English levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf a student answers correctly, the next question will be a little bit harder; if the student struggles, the next question is going to be easier. The software detects the student&#8217;s answers and can determine a set of questions that gauge the level of the student more effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the test, the platform then evaluates the results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe student&#8217;s answers are compared to a large corpus of linguistics and a large database of users who have answered in a certain way in high-stakes exams and got a certain result,&#8221; Zew said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Matched against those answers, the AI-run tests can quickly determine a student\u2019s English level. The results are then matched with an international language scale like the CEFR (which is the most widely used set of standards in language placement tests) to be able to describe the student\u2019s speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/artificial-intelligence-english-language-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Learn more about how you can use AI tools for English language proficiency placement.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template1\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TEO-Specialized-Cer.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Ready to master the terms, technology, and teaching tools used in the virtual EFL classroom?<\/h5><h3>Specialized Certification in Teaching English Online<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Get Certified<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-personalizing-competency-based-learning-using-ai\">Personalizing competency-based learning using AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After identifying the student\u2019s English level, teachers at Bridge Languages can further personalize course objectives and materials using Pearson\u2019s Global Scale of English (GSE) Teacher Toolkit. This tool allows teachers to identify the learner\u2019s profile by selecting the English level and the age group or learner type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/english-language-learner-levels-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSE is mapped to CEFR levels<\/a>, allowing teachers to interpret test results to provide targeted learning goals. For Business English learners, selecting their job role and the usual tasks they perform at work provides hyper-personalized learning objectives tailored to their job duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The teacher can choose which skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing) or areas (e.g., grammar, vocabulary, etc) they\u2019d like to focus on. Afterward, the platform proposes learning objectives and topics you can incorporate into your lessons. Once you\u2019ve selected your course objectives, you can map them to the materials or activities that will help students achieve their learning goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interested in teaching with Bridge Languages? Learn more about teaching Business English with Bridge.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Biz-English-Karina.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Karina Zew.\" class=\"wp-image-31236\" style=\"width:auto;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Biz-English-Karina.jpg 378w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Biz-English-Karina-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Biz-English-Karina-209x304.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Karina Zew, working out of her office.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-customizing-class-content-and-assessment-using-ai-tools\">Customizing class content and assessment using AI tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-smarter-not-harder-ai-powered-content-creation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-powered content creation<\/a> and assessment tools are not only beneficial for creating personalized class content but also for making learning experiences more interactive. For starters, teachers can use AI-powered image generators in graphic design apps like Canva or Visme to customize presentations, handouts, and videos. Meanwhile, sites like Quizizz or ClassPoint.ai offer more AI-run teaching assistant tools that can:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c2a91427-0e29-4b33-9995-4d1586cb169e\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-71aca00f-6ec5-4298-8e7a-54fb97811797\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Generate personalized assessments from a text prompt, document, or webpage,<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8756b422-8c0d-4d60-b44f-ca1f7eb6c465\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Gamify quizzes and add virtual rewards,<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8329c76e-14fd-491c-b21d-5fe18f0d7c86\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Enhance presentation slides or documents with graphics and interactive elements like live polls.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/materials-development-efl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Need more ideas for custom class materials? Learn more about our 20-hour Materials Development for the EFL Classroom Micro-credential.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-personalized-ai-generated-lesson-plans\">Personalized AI-generated lesson plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Business English teachers can use <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ways-teachers-can-use-artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI as their teaching assistants<\/a>, helping develop or enhance lesson plans to address students\u2019 specific needs or make lessons more engaging. Some of the AI tools you can use include AI assistants like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and lesson development platforms such as Eduaide.Ai and Education CoPilot, which offer more advanced features, such as templates for gamified lessons and group projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/free-esl-lesson-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generating lesson plans or class ideas<\/a> on these apps typically requires using text prompts. Zew, for example, explained how curriculum and lesson designers at Bridge Languages use AI to plan customized lessons and materials for their Business English students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have a set of prompts carefully created to &#8216;feed&#8217; our best friend, ChatGPT,&#8221; Zew said. &#8220;Since we know what we are looking for, through those prompts, we can access creative activities that we then use in class. It&#8217;s like having a magic tool that understands exactly what we want, and it helps us bring exciting and customized lessons into our classrooms.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To generate tailored lesson plan ideas, you do have to guide the AI tool itself, which means using well-defined prompts and clear instructions. For this, Zew shared some tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The key is to provide prompts in small pieces. I never ask ChatGPT for a whole lesson. I start with: &#8216;What&#8217;s a good set of open-ended questions to use as a lead-in, fostering discussion, with my B1 level students, in which I plan to include the following text: (transcribe the text)?'&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After ChatGPT generates the open-ended questions, she&#8217;ll type in another prompt. &#8220;I ask ChatGPT to &#8216;find in that text three uncommon words, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-teach-phrasal-verbs-esl-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two phrasal verbs, and one idiomatic expression<\/a>. Provide simple definitions at a B1 level.&#8217; I then wait for the answer and continue with &#8216;Now create a matching activity in which the words and the definitions are mixed up, for students to match. Please provide the answer key to that.'&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The key part is to provide step-by-step prompts. Otherwise, AI gets quite confused and offers very vague responses,&#8221; Zew said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/artificial-intelligence-teach-esl-reading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out about eight ways you can use AI to teach ESL reading.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Business-English-Jonathan.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge alum, Jonathan, working at a table with Business English students\" class=\"wp-image-31233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Business-English-Jonathan.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hyper-personalize-Business-English-Jonathan-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 550px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bridge grad, Jonathan, works with Business English students in Brazil. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/jonathan-from-argentina-business-english-trainer-and-materials-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read his story here.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-ai-powered-language-apps-for-personalizing-extended-practice\">AI-powered language apps for personalizing extended practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Language learning apps powered by AI are excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tools-for-teaching-engish-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital tools for complementing Business English<\/a> classes and fostering students&#8217; independent practice. By using AI systems like speech recognition, natural language processing, and analytics, these applications can generate human-like conversations in specific contexts, provide real-time feedback, and even track learners\u2019 progress. You can find various language learning apps on the market, but here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-a7def1e3-9960-4619-8d70-3020a2bc0e29\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4b9b1506-ada4-46fe-b753-214f1a981849\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Duolingo<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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Students can use them as extended learning tools to increase their business vocabulary, improve their pronunciation, and practice conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowspeak.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">FLOW Speak app<\/a>, for example, features speaking and listening practice lessons that students can complete after class hours. Many of the lessons are also geared towards using Business English in various situations, allowing students to learn business expressions and hear how native English speakers talk in the professional world. Through the admin dashboard, teachers can also track and evaluate their learners\u2019 progress in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-business-english-lesson-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extend your learners\u2019 Business English practice<\/a>, you can also assign lessons on these apps based on what you\u2019ve learned in class. For instance, if your student needs additional preparation for job interviews, you can have them practice describing their work experiences with the speaking AI app after the class. While practicing, the AI tool can give real-time feedback on the student&#8217;s pronunciation and provide tips on how to improve their speaking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/integrating-21st-century-skills-into-business-english-classrooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about how to prepare your Business English students for career success and employability with 21st-century skills.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowspeak.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FLOW-Bridge-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"A banner image promoting FLOW Speak\" class=\"wp-image-38425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FLOW-Bridge-Banner.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FLOW-Bridge-Banner-980x161.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FLOW-Bridge-Banner-480x79.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1190px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-virtual-tutors-and-chatbots\">Virtual tutors and chatbots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many AI-driven language learning apps also feature virtual chatbots or tutors powered by natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and text generation to engage users in simulated conversations. Students can pick a topic they\u2019d like to discuss, and then their virtual conversation partner simulates a text or voice conversation. Several chatbots, like FLOW Speak, Mondly, and TalkPal, also offer other types of interactions, such as role-play or debates, allowing students to practice English in real-life situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the student responds, the AI-powered tool can give personalized feedback in real-time to help improve speaking and grammar skills. The chatbot can give tips on how to pronounce certain sounds better, for instance, or how to apply certain grammar rules. By recommending these apps to your learners, they can continue learning and practicing English outside their usual lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template4\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-business-english-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/business-english-ebook-1.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Help your Business English students reach their learning goals with the free guide to<\/h5><h3>Business English: Empowering Teachers With Dynamic Resources<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-business-english-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">download<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-data-driven-personalization\">Data-driven personalization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, built-in AI tools in <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/learning-management-systems-elearning-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Management Systems (LMSs) or learning platforms<\/a> can help Business English teachers track learners\u2019 progress based on the data collected from students\u2019 performance in class. After completing tasks or assessments, the platform can then evaluate the results and provide you with progress reports, grades, and metrics that include details like completion rates, accuracy rates, and the time spent on tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quizizz app, for instance, generates a report showing every student\u2019s scores on their tasks, completion rates, and the average time taken to answer each question. Meanwhile, FLOW Speak features an admin dashboard that teachers can use to track the number of lessons completed by each student as well as their scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this AI-generated feedback, teachers can identify each student\u2019s strengths and learning gaps and then adjust their instruction accordingly over time. For instance, if the report shows that the learner had many attempts to complete a task, it may mean that the student was still struggling with the concept. You can then decide if the next tasks should be easier or more challenging. 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