1st Edition
Teaching Communication, Skills and Competencies for the International Workplace A Resource for Teachers of English
Backed by evidence and research, this practical book presents an innovative yet comprehensive approach to teaching non-native English speakers the main communication and cultural competencies that are required to succeed in an international English-speaking workplace. Each unit includes strategies for teaching key skills, tasks to encourage reflection and notes on relevant cultural and technological issues. Practical features in each unit include lesson plans and materials, insights from research, extension tasks, reflection activities and further readings.
Supported by current learning theories, key teaching methodologies and assessment materials, the chapters address the challenges that non-native English speakers may face in the international English-speaking workplace. Areas of focus include:
- Job hunting
- Job applications
- Interviews
- Interpersonal, written and spoken communication
- Performance appraisals
- Applying for promotions
Written for pre-service, practicing and future teachers, with specific guidance for each role, this is an essential resource for all educators who want to confidently address the challenges that non-English speakers may encounter at work, including linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness and the use of technology.
Part I: Getting ready; Introductory unit: Reflections for the (new) teacher; Part II: Preliminaries; Unit 1: Teaching skills and competencies for job hunting; Unit 2: Teaching skills and competencies for job applications; Unit 3: Teaching skills and competencies for job interviews; Part III: The new job; Unit 4: Teaching skills and competencies for interpersonal communication; Unit 5: Teaching skills and competencies for written communication; Unit 6: Teaching skills and competencies for spoken communication; Part IV: Appraisal and promotion; Unit : Teaching skills and competencies for performance appraisals; Unit 8: Teaching skills and competencies for applying for promotion
Biography
Julio Gimenez is Principal Lecturer of English Language and Academic Literacies at University of Westminster, UK.
“The author expertly achieves the purpose of the book in supporting the new and experienced teacher of English for the international workplace in the development of engaging lessons. In addition, this resource book has the potential to appeal to a practitioner not directly involved in the teaching of English for the international workplace. The adaptable features of this book might reach a wider audience that goes beyond the target reader it was intended for; its content can offer useful insights to student teachers, to teachers of English for academic purposes, and to teachers of academic literacies or professional communication in international settings using English as medium of instruction.”
Eleonora Origo, Middlesex University, UK, review published in ESP Today
“Based on the book’s author’s explanation in the usage guide, Teaching Communication, Skills and Competencies for the International Workplace is a highly adaptable tool that gives teachers various options for how to use its content, contingent upon their position in the teaching profession, their students’ professional experiences, and the nature and length of the course. This book may meet the needs of teachers and students because of its specialty in using real-life workplace materials and discussing each topic in a way that is accurate, efficient, practical, and relevant to help students enhance their abilities and competencies.”
Erikson Saragih and Nurenzia Yannuar, review published in System
