Professional development for TEFL/TESOL teachers seeking advanced training in teaching English to adult professionals.
Accredited by:
U.S. Department of Education
Recognized Agency
This 40-hour, comprehensive online training with tutor is designed for TEFL/TESOL certified teachers who would like to gain valuable skills and qualify for more teaching jobs in this high-demand area.
Perfect for busy professionals, this course is self-paced, with a 3-month time limit for completion, during which you may log in and work when it’s convenient for you.
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Establish a knowledge base of English as global communication and its relationship with the use of cultural norms in the EFL/ESL classroom.
Examine and apply the course materials to develop a Business English syllabus.
Identify and apply current adult learning and educational theories to design lesson plans that meet Business English class goals and objectives.
In order to take this course, you must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Because this specialized course is designed to build on a foundation of more general training, it is recommended that you are either already TEFL/TESOL certified, or enroll in this course concurrently with a Professional TEFL/TESOL course.
If you are not a native English speaker, we recommend an intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (minimum B1 level, according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework Reference for Language).
You may work through the 10 units at your own pace, with the guidance of a TEFL tutor, during your 3 months’ access to the Specialized Certificate course. Unit topics are as follows:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Teaching Business English
Unit 2 – The Business English Learner
Unit 3 – The Business English Teacher
Unit 4 – Current Approaches to Business English Courses
Unit 5 – Needs-Driven Business English
Unit 6 – From Analysis to Syllabus
Unit 7 – Syllabus to Timetable
Unit 8 – Business English Lesson Planning
Unit 9 – Culture in a Business Context
Unit 10 – Assessment and Feedback
Throughout the course you will:
Your final grade for the course is based on the completion of two 1,000-1,500-word written assignments (graded by your tutor) and a final exam. These components are weighted as follows:
Assignment 1 – 30% of your overall grade
Assignment 2 – 30% of your overall grade
Final Exam – 40% of your overall grade
From the first day of your course, you will be assigned a personal tutor who will be with you throughout your training. Your tutor will provide feedback on your written assignments and answer any questions you have along the way.
Denise has a B.A. in Elementary Education, a Cambridge Delta Module Two (Developing Professional Practice), and a Colorado teacher credential. She has previously taught ESL in Japan and has been delivering English classes with Bridge since 1997.
Leah has been teaching ESL classes with Bridge since 2004 and has a B.A. in English Literature as well as a Cambridge CELTA certification. She has taught ESL classes of all levels and is also an invigilator for the IELTS exam.
Katrina has a Master’s degree and has been involved with education for around 30 years. Her experience includes teaching Business English to international companies and general English to young learners. She has presented at multiple TEFL/TESOL conferences and has been teaching with Bridge since 2003.
Terry has a B.A. in Business and an M.A. in Education in ESL. She is currently studying for her Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She has more than 20 years' experience teaching English, including working with high school students in North Carolina and tutoring in Germany.
Katrina started teaching English as a volunteer in New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. She has a Master’s in TESOL and has taught at universities in the US, Colombia, Mexico, and China. She has served as an English Language Fellow and has presented at conferences across the US and Latin America.
Ashli has been teaching since 2002 in the United States and Costa Rica. She has a B.A. in Linguistics, an M.A. in Education, and a TEFL certificate. Her experience includes teaching Business English in Central America, and she currently teaches English classes at a university in Germany.
Cheryl, Ed.S., lives just outside of Denver. Her past experience includes working as the academic coordinator at an intensive English program. She has also been an online TEFL tutor and IELTS examiner for Bridge since 2009 and is currently an ESL instructor for the Denver Public School District.
Gabriela (Gabby) has an Associate's in ESL Education, a Bachelor's in Public Technical Literary Translation, and more than 25 years' experience in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). She has worked as a classroom TEFL trainer for more than 15 years and as an online trainer for Bridge since 2005.
Katie earned her Bachelor's degree in French and her Master's degree in TESL/TEFL. She has taught ESL for intensive English programs in Colorado and Wisconsin. She loves the science, art, and pedagogy of language acquisition and has studied French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Italian, and Arabic.
Tiffany holds a Master's degree and has taught history and ELL in Nevada and Guatemala. She has presented at iTESOL conferences in Utah and is an active member of iTESOL and TESOL. She is currently working as a French and ELL teacher in Western Colorado.
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Courses are stackable! The total number of hours you completed is indicated, and this number updates each time you add another course.
Option to order a hard copy certificate mailed to anywhere in the world!
Combine this Specialized Certificate with the 150-hour Bridge International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELTOnline™), a 12-week, 100% online TEFL/TESOL course, with optional teaching practicum, for professional educators.
150-hour TEFL/TESOL certification with optional teaching practicum exceeds international hiring standards for most jobs
Fully accredited by ACCET, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
May be taken for transferrable university credit toward a graduate certificate, master’s program, or a scholarship at our Pathway Partner universities and others
Interactive structure, with cohort of international trainees
Qualified and experienced master’s-level instructors
Includes personalize job placement assistance: access to a Jobs Advisor the Bridge Job Board.
Our most advanced online TEFL/TESOL course is a pathway to an M.A. in TESOL or related degree at these Bridge university partners:
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