BusinessClassLanguageSolutions

The ESL Breakroom - Business Class Language Solutions

Education EN ↓ 33 episodes

The Business Class ESL Breakroom as a community-building source of inspiration for all of us. The aim of the podcast is to provide inspiration, tips, and new insights into language training. We’ll not only explore trending topics in Business English training, but also bring you ideas on organization, motivation, and concrete tips on specific teaching points like negotiations.

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Ep. 8 - with Patrick Hain : Grammar Rocks !!! A Conversation on Music and Fun in ESL Learning 20.07.2021 29:57

In this episode we’ll be talking with talented musician / ESL teacher Patrick HAIN who brings together English grammar with infectious beats to keep his high school students progressing in English. His popular video “Irregular Verbs” has found great success on YouTube with over 190,000 views. We look at how music and fun raise the vibration for learning for all ages as studies have shown that both...

Ep.7 - Self-Care with Rachael Roberts. Spotting Burnout Before it Starts, Best Practices for Balance in Your Business and Healthy Habits in Your ESL Training Workflow 18.05.2021 47:22

Join us for Episode 7 of the Business Class ESL Breakroom with ESL expert, former trainer’s trainer and materials writer turned life/business coach for ELT professionals, Rachael Roberts.  Rachael is the founder of Life Resourceful ( www.life-resourceful.com ) and the popular Facebook Group Lightbulb Moments: Helping ELT Professional Manage Stress and Gain Balance. We’ll be talking about Self...

Ep.6 - Presentation Pointers from a Pro with Gerry Graham 09.04.2021 32:06

This episode focuses on pro-tips for training PRESENTATIONS. Whether you are an inexperienced public speaker or a skilled presenter, you’re guaranteed to hear nuggets that will improve your very next Business English presentations training. Join us for an informative session with experienced Business Class ESL trainer Gerry Graham. From big corporations to little startups, Gerry has trained c...

Ep.5 - Up Your Virtual Presence with Tracey Grey 12.03.2021 55:39

If you are communicating online these days, (and who isn’t? ), don’t miss Episode 5 of the Business Class ESL Breakroom with Virtual Communication Coach, Tracey Grey. A professional performer (actor, singer, voice-over artist) and seasoned “Trainer’s Trainer”, Frankfurt, Germany-based Grey draws on her wealth of experience to bring us invaluable insights into optimizing our online presence. Curren...

Ep.4 - Learners Success with Peer Learning Partnerships with Michael Shannon 12.02.2021 54:25

The concept of peer learning is gaining traction and is being talked about more and more in a variety of contexts and disciplines, from academia to corporate training and of course, language learning. Join us for an enlightening chat as Michael Shannon, Angers-based Trainer and Peer-Learning Facilitator, offers a how-to on creating semi-independent, peer-learning partnerships to strengthen the wor...

Ep.3 - Energize Your Business English Session with Jim Phetterplace 12.02.2021 59:41

Join us for an energizing and insightful conversation with classically trained theatrical actor/director and seasoned linguist/ESL language trainer, Jim Phetterplace. Based in Germany, and an active member of the vibrant Frankfurt theater community, American-born Jim Phetterplace brings a wealth of business, education, theater and ESL training experience to the table. In this podcast, he explains...

Ep.2 - Negotiation Pro Tips with Gerry Graham 12.02.2021 26:39

In this episode, the Business Class ESL Breakroom invites seasoned ESL Business English trainer Gerry Graham to reveal his top tips for that daunting task: training negotiations for ESL Business English learners.  A veteran trainer, Gerry has worked extensively in top European corporations and has a wealth of experience, plus a true gift for sharing his knowledge.  You’re sure to come aw...

Ep.1 - Why the Term Trainer Counts with Daphne Elie 12.02.2021 27:53

Daphne Elie, the founder of Business Class Language Solutions, explains why using the term trainer is important.  We’ll be looking at how language training differs from classroom setting teaching and why it matters that YOU, as a trainer, insist on marking the difference with your clients. After this conversation, we hope you’ll think twice before allowing casual references by clients to “Eng...