{"id":34226,"date":"2024-11-01T10:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T16:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=34226"},"modified":"2024-11-12T10:34:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T17:34:50","slug":"reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons Specializing in Business English Can Boost Your ELT Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Business English is one of the fastest-growing teaching specializations in TEFL. Whether you teach online or in person, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching Business English<\/a> can be fun and lucrative and can boost your ELT career. Here are eight reasons that a Business English specialization can take your teaching career to the next level. From more job opportunities to higher pay and greater job satisfaction, this niche may be exactly what you need to grow your teaching career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;re new to teaching, you&#8217;ll want to get initial training and qualifications 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-d6fa04b6-bee0-46bd-b0b0-2442ff3b2383\" 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=\"list-style: none; \"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#0-1-business-english-teachers-are-in-high-demand\" style=\"\">1. Business English teachers are in high demand<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#1-2-business-english-teachers-earn-more-on-average-compared-to-non-specialized-instructors\" style=\"\">2. Business English teachers earn more on average compared to non-specialized instructors<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#2-3-there-are-opportunities-to-leverage-professional-experience\" style=\"\">3. There are opportunities to leverage professional experience<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#3-4-long-term-relationships-with-corporate-clients-promote-career-growth\" style=\"\">4. Long-term relationships with corporate clients promote career growth<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#4-5-teachers-can-find-job-satisfaction-in-helping-adult-students-meet-their-goals\" style=\"\">5. Teachers can find job satisfaction in helping adult students meet their goals<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#5-6-teachers-enjoy-flexibility-and-creativity-in-designing-custom-courses-for-particular-industries-and-job-duties\" style=\"\">6. Teachers enjoy flexibility and creativity in designing custom courses for particular industries and job duties<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#6-7-business-english-instructors-stay-relevant-in-the-teaching-industry\" style=\"\">7. Business English instructors stay relevant in the teaching industry<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reasons-specializing-in-business-english-can-boost-your-elt-career\/#7-8-business-english-teachers-have-access-to-unique-continuous-professional-development-opportunities\" style=\"\">8. Business English teachers have access to unique continuous professional development opportunities<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-business-english-teachers-are-in-high-demand\">1. Business English teachers are in high demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that more than a billion people worldwide speak English? The demand for English-speaking professionals has skyrocketed over the last decade as <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/english-lingua-franca-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English is the lingua franca<\/a> of today&#8217;s business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESL teachers know that while the teaching industry has grown substantially, so has the competition for teaching jobs. Teachers who want to continue growing their careers and increasing their earning potential need to focus on two things: finding a specialization and finding ways to stand out from the crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-business-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Business English online or in person<\/a> is a great way to fit into a teaching niche. By leveraging the growing demand for English-speaking professionals, you&#8217;ll be able to explore the many sub-niches and opportunities that can be found in teaching adults.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template3\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-teaching-english-to-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MOCKUP-Teaching-English-to-Adults.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Learn how to effectively teach ESL to adults with this free eBook <\/h5><h3>Teaching English to Adults<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-teaching-english-to-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-business-english-teachers-earn-more-on-average-compared-to-non-specialized-instructors\">2. Business English teachers earn more on average compared to non-specialized instructors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many factors come into determining salary ranges for ESL teachers, on average those who teach Business English earn more per student. Factors that contribute to the salary for Business English teachers include certifications, experience, and teaching locale. Evaluating <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL salaries<\/a> and earning potential can be a hefty topic to research, but if you&#8217;re considering a specialization, know that Business English has the most consistent potential for increased earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online Business English teachers have more scheduling flexibility and a larger client base on average but earn less than their in-person counterparts. Many Business English teachers opt for a combination of in-person and online classes. This helps develop organic relationships with employers while providing an opportunity to work with long-distance students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ruben-teaching-English-to-adults-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a Bridge alum teaching English to adults\" class=\"wp-image-34425\" style=\"width:auto;height:550px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ruben-from-mexico-teaching-business-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Ruben<\/a>, an online Business English teacher who has continually evolved his specializations through niche building.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-there-are-opportunities-to-leverage-professional-experience\">3. There are opportunities to leverage professional experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a background in giving presentations? Perhaps you speak multiple languages or have mastered industry jargon related to a highly specific professional field. Business English is an exceptionally broad niche compared to other TEFL specializations. Your unique skills and experiences can be crafted into a highly specialized teaching role, with a pay rate to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some specialties that ESL teachers can provide for employers or individual students:<\/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;M502.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l370.7 0-73.4 73.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128z&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-0f0e6332-c022-472a-8ff6-f4670029a88f\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; 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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 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-93e3f3fb-0667-4f14-a6b1-6b9d531d1203\">\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 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"><\/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\">Accents and dialects<\/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 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d157f18c-baee-4791-8250-03e3c48adf60\">\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 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z\"><\/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\">Conflict resolution<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Each of these subjects offers professionally tailored life skills that employers value and students will need to succeed. Incorporating these course offerings into your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-business-english-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business English<\/a> classes will boost student success and help build your unique brand teaching Business English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-long-term-relationships-with-corporate-clients-promote-career-growth\">4. Long-term relationships with corporate clients promote career growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the many opportunities found in teaching Business English online or in person is the option to work directly with companies and organizations. HR teams frequently search for instructors to teach classes to non-English-speaking employees. These courses can range from customer service initiatives to leadership training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies may hire Business English teachers to provide instruction on-site, or they may partner with an online corporate language training company like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/get-to-know-bridgeenglish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Corporate Language Learning<\/a>. Bridge partners with companies to provide online English language training through a global team of Business English teachers. Bridge combines live instruction with the latest tools in EdTech to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/personalize-business-english-teaching-with-artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hyper-personalize Business English teaching<\/a> for fast, effective learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any seasoned TEFL educator, whether they teach Business English or not, knows that the key to a successful long-term career is <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-build-rapport-with-esl-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building good relationships<\/a>. For teachers specializing in Business English, this can mean connecting with students as a tutor, maintaining contact with HR teams, and offering courses on a variety of online platforms for maximum reach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template1\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-corporate-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blang.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Teach business English online and join a team of global educators<\/h5><h3>Bridge Corporate Language Learning<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-corporate-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Apply Today<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-teachers-can-find-job-satisfaction-in-helping-adult-students-meet-their-goals\">5. Teachers can find job satisfaction in helping adult students meet their goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching Business English is helping adult language learners meet their goals. Business English students are typically ambitious professionals &#8211; they want to earn a higher salary, qualify for promotions, or be able to work in another country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These students have big dreams and often many responsibilities outside of the classroom. ESL educators who teach Business English will connect with an incredibly diverse group of students who take their learning path seriously. These students will be looking for a teacher who can <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/gse-corporate-language-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fast-track learning<\/a> so they can meet their professional goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to approach teaching Business English knowing what your professional goals are. After all, your teaching abilities will impact the personal and professional lives of your students. Some things to consider are:<\/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;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-021fcbdc-4613-4d52-8339-2fca0317c08b\"><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;%230693e3&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-4fa71b6d-89f8-4057-a8bd-7f65885a9764\">\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=\"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\">How much time do you want to dedicate to this niche?<\/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;%230693e3&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-5167b11e-1b50-4957-bf33-a9ea906c0688\">\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=\"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\">What environment will best suit your teaching approach?<\/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;%230693e3&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-81f8b0b0-2fb7-4039-beb0-f4c71d5d5ada\">\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=\"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\">What are your schedule limitations; will you work days, nights, or weekends?<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Answering these questions before setting up a course offering will help ensure that you connect with students who will best benefit from your unique method of instruction. The relationship between adult ESL learners and TEFL teachers is a mutually beneficial one. As you help these motivated learners boost their careers, you boost your ESL career too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/business-english_adult_in-person_classroom-1190x893.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a teacher helping a student in the classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-34334\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/business-english_adult_in-person_classroom-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/business-english_adult_in-person_classroom-480x360.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\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Working with adult students is a great way to forge long-term relationships and stay connected with evolving industry trends.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-teachers-enjoy-flexibility-and-creativity-in-designing-custom-courses-for-particular-industries-and-job-duties\">6. Teachers enjoy flexibility and creativity in <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/designing-custom-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designing custom courses<\/a> for particular industries and job duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching Business English to adults has numerous career benefits as well as job satisfaction benefits. But did you know that this teaching niche can also improve your work-life balance? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest perks to teaching Business English as a teaching specialization is that there is the opportunity for incredible flexibility in your teaching schedule. By <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/online-efl-teacher-discusses-designing-custom-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offering custom courses<\/a>, you&#8217;ll set your own schedule &#8211; and often be able to choose who you teach. If you prefer small groups or one-on-one tutoring, then mock interviews and resume writing courses are for you. Work with students across time zones, after work hours, or in the evenings after your day is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also increase your income by <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching English online to groups<\/a>. Group classes also provide value to your students as you can encourage dynamic relationship-building among your students and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/developing-teamwork-and-social-skills-business-english-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">develop their teamwork and social skills<\/a>. Set up students with a customer interaction scenario, guided scripts, or miscommunication examples and watch them navigate through conversations. Group classes make for great weekend schedules as most working professionals will have less free time during the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing classes for companies will generally involve a contract and a pre-determined number of hours or classes that will be held. Teach your classes in clusters, and then enjoy time off to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/best-places-digital-nomads-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel as a digital nomad<\/a>, earn extra income with an <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-tutoring-side-gig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESL tutoring side gig<\/a>, or continue upskilling through <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/benefits-professional-development-elt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional development<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-business-english-instructors-stay-relevant-in-the-teaching-industry\">7. Business English instructors stay relevant in the teaching industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Job security is a major concern for all English teachers. Each niche and classroom type comes with a certain level of risk; some work is seasonal, and sometimes there&#8217;s a lull in <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/freelance-english-teachers-strategies-finding-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finding ESL students<\/a>. Retaining students is also a challenge online teachers face. By staying relevant with current industry needs, teachers who specialize in a popular niche will enjoy greater job security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does it mean to stay relevant? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, staying relevant requires a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/integrating-21st-century-skills-into-business-english-classrooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business English<\/a> teacher to know what industries are growing in their English-speaking markets. Oftentimes, these industries are regionally based. Online English teachers will see a rise in students seeking instruction from specific areas, like the Philippines. Highly specialized English teachers may see more companies posting job openings for training and onboarding non-native English speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to stay informed of <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/aligning-business-english-learning-with-career-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business English<\/a> needs is to conduct research and to maintain professional relationships. Staying connected with students is a great way to keep tabs on changes within a certain field. Scanning job boards and attending hiring events will give a bird&#8217;s eye view of industry trends as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching Business English allows ESL teachers to be able to pivot to a new subject with ease and explore new areas of interest within teaching. Business English is a powerful specialization that can boost any teacher&#8217;s career with the right planning and preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-corporate-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about teaching with Bridge Corporate Language Learning.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Adult-online-learning.jpeg\" alt=\"An image of a student listening as his Business English teacher talks on his laptop monitor.\" class=\"wp-image-30228\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Adult-online-learning.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Adult-online-learning-980x654.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Adult-online-learning-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teaching online English classes is a great way to maintain schedule flexibility and work with students across various time zones. Work with groups, as a one-on-one tutor, or for a company as an English language trainer.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-8-business-english-teachers-have-access-to-unique-continuous-professional-development-opportunities\">8. Business English teachers have access to unique continuous professional development opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the greatest way that teaching Business English will boost your ELT career is the nearly endless opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, more businesses, ventures, and industries expand to include English-speaking markets. And more professionals will need to learn how to communicate with the growing customer base. For TEFL teachers, this presents unique opportunities for <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/professional-development-for-esl-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional development<\/a>, ranging from learning dialects to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-using-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching English using video <\/a>to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/materials-development-efl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">materials development for the EFL classroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to specialize in teaching Business English, there are a few things you&#8217;ll need to get started:<\/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-aba247fd-fde1-4f94-bf54-29a662aaeba3\"><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-8950bfb0-86f7-4577-9f4f-b5d30f8c0d3a\">\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\"> In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">general TEFL\/TESOL training<\/a>, most companies will also require a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certification in teaching Business English<\/a>. 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