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Eliza Raymundo asked:


What is Business English?

Loosely defined, business English refers to English language used in international trade or business. It is a specialized area of English language learning and teaching because it is largely attributed to non-native English speakers who study the subject to enhance their chances of doing business with companies from English speaking countries.

Largely depending on the intention for which learning is intended, Business English can refer to the study of business English vocabulary used in the fields of trade, business, finance, or international relations. If the study focuses on techniques on business presentations, negotiations, correspondence, writing and other kills needed for business communications, then it can be classified as the study of Business English communication skills in the workplace. There is really not much difference between the two classifications, as vocabulary and communication skills work together to achieve a common goal – to develop or enhance both written and verbal English skills for business or career advancement purposes.

Why Learning Business English Is Important

Around the world, there is an estimated 1 Billion people learning English. Many factors point to the reason why learning English has seen exponential growth in recent years, but it all boils down to the English language being the “global language” of business, politics, international relations, culture, and entertainment for so many countries worldwide. And that is just an understatement as in fact, while English is not an official language in many countries worldwide, it is the language most often taught as a foreign or second language.

Business Leverage

The rapid growth in technology for global communications notwithstanding, there are still many companies and individual professionals who fail in their quest for business or professional success. And oftentimes the failure primarily lies on one of the most basic foundations of making business relations – the language spoken. Undoubtedly, the English language is the global language for business and having a good command of English will definitely give one who is eyeing globally competitive business or career a clear edge. Any communications problem, whether personal or business, translates to losses, zero result in negotiations, incompetence for global business, or will just simply leave you ill-equipped to carry out international business.

Career Growth

Going down on a more personal level of career success, having the right Business English communication skills will surely equip you with a liberating confidence and ability to express yourself in the English language. It will surely be an advantage in interviews, thus giving you more opportunities to widen your career prospects. Or if you are not looking for a new job, having the confidence and ability to speak Business English is one way of enhancing your potential for earning by making you stand out for career advancement or promotions. Studies show a steady growth in the number of companies worldwide requiring employees who have bilingual skills.

Internet Proficiency Means English Proficiency

Research shows that 80% of the amount of Internet web content is in the English language and that content relating to business written in the English language largely comprises this figure. It goes without saying that having a good grasp of business information, data, or terminologies in the English language is very important to have a good understanding of the wealth of business information available on the Internet.

Ron Edwards asked:


English teachers in Japan can take advantage of the demand for English teacher jobs. There are many websites now that feature English teacher jobs in Japan because of this.

Why demand is high

Demand for English teachers in Japan is high because Japanese students, sadly, are not trained in regular Japanese schools to be very proficient in English. If they are taught English at all, the quality of education in English leaves much to be desired. This is why Japanese individuals of varying ages are always looking for English teachers in Japan who can train them to be proficient in English. Some English teacher jobs are at regular Japanese schools that want their students to be good at English.

Requirements of English teachers in Japan

A person who wants to become an English teacher in Japan may have to learn a bit of Japanese as well. This would help that person communicate English language concepts to his or her students better. However, if you do not know Japanese, all is not lost because there are still openings for people who are only skilled in English. Such people would be helping Japanese students who already have a level of proficiency in English but want to get better at it.

You have to be careful, though, about where you choose to teach, as an English teacher in Japan. Some language schools have been reprimanded and even suspended because they do not legitimately teach their Japanese students and even engage in illegal activities just so their students can pass the course.

It might be best if you signed up with a language school that has a very good reputation in the international language teaching community. Generally, schools that are affiliated with other language schools in the world have such a reputation so you could apply with them.

You might also be able to get a position as a private tutor for Japanese children, particularly those who are of elementary school age. Private tutors have an advantage in that your employer might even permit you to get board and lodging privileges. This is a nice job for people who like children as a rule.

If you know your way around Japan, and the Japanese language as well, you could take the greater risk of being a freelance English language teacher. This gives you the advantage of taking on more contracts than an employee position would allow. You could freelance part-time or full-time, as you choose. However, be careful that you don’t get into trouble by heading for risky areas of Japan. Not all Japanese are nice people.

To lower the level of risk and increase your comfort level, you can look through online sites devoted to English teaching in Japan to get to know the ins and outs of the business before you submit your application and resume.

English teacher jobs in Japan offer prestige and an opportunity to see the country up close. Just be sure you are aware of what the job entails so you avoid potential pitfalls.

Ron Edwards asked:


Demand is growing for English teacher jobs, and one of the places where demand is high is in Korea. But what should you expect as one of the English teachers in Korea?

1.Website placement – It is possible to find a position such as English teachers in Korea if you look online through job placement websites. However, there is always an element of risk in online placement. For one, you don’t know if the website is being operated by a legitimate job placement agency or employer. Without the valuable input of face-to-face interaction, you lose out on warning signs that may tell you to back out while you can. However, there are also legitimate job placement agencies that operate online. If you are determined to become one of the English teachers in Korea, ask your government agency (which is responsible for regulating placement of citizens of your country in English teacher jobs) for the names of recognized job placement agencies.

2.Public school placement – This is one type of the English teacher jobs in Korea, meaning you will be teaching Korean children in public schools. Like all English teaching jobs that are based abroad, you may have to learn the native tongue (in this case, Korean) to be more capable and competent at your job. You should also genuinely like children.

3.Private school placement – This is another type of the English teacher jobs in Korea whose only difference from the one above is that you will be teaching in private schools. The advantage of going to a private school rather than a public school is that you may get better pay, terms and perks from private schools.

4.Language school placement – English language schools in any country operate on the assumption that you know how to teach English as a Second Language. Like other English teacher jobs in Korea, you might have to be trained in basic Korean grammar and vocabulary skills first so that you can understand your students if they find it hard to express themselves in English.

5.Summer camp placement – it is not impossible to be destined for one of English teacher jobs in Korea that require you to teach summer camp. This is because learning the English language may qualify as an extra-curricular activity for some Korean schools so the Korean youngsters learn English through summer camp rather than as part of the regular curriculum of their school. The summer camp may also offer enrichment courses rather than regular English language training instead.

6.Writing positions – When you become one of the English teachers in Korea, you might have to teach Koreans how to become better writers. This means going beyond the basics of English grammar and vocabulary, and teaching Koreans how to go through the writing process – from brainstorming, to picking a topic, creating a first draft, polishing, and then producing a final draft. If this is the position you are eyeing, it helps if you have experience as a writer.

There may be other types of English teachers in Korea but these are some of the most common. As always, be cautious about accepting a position before you have looked into the background of your employer. Hopefully, you will enjoy being an English teacher in Korea.

Ron Edwards asked:


There are many openings in China for English language jobs. This can be attributed to the booming economy which emphasizes skills and proficiencies in English. English language jobs have been around before, but not to the level that they are now in demand.

Types of English language jobs

1.ESL Teacher – ESL stands for English as a Second Language. The demand for ESL teachers is growing because many Chinese do not consider English as their first language so they need someone skilled in teaching English as a Second Language. Other people who may require the services of an ESL teacher are the children of foreigners who are now flocking in droves to relocate to the China. A good example of foreigners who need ESL teachers badly are the sizeable Korean communities in various parts of China.

2.TOEFL Teacher – TOEFL stands for Teaching of English as a First Language. Many ESL teachers are also qualified to be TOEFL teachers.

3.TESOL – this is relatively new among English language jobs. The acronym stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. But the qualifications are similar to those for ESL and TOEFL teachers.

4.Call center agents – The call center industry is a sunshine industry. Unfortunately, call center clients often require call center agents to speak English with an American twang. This is because some callers refuse to talk to call center agents who have a Chinese accent, even if they speak straight English. Though call centers offer good compensation, some people dislike such English language jobs because they feel the callers from other countries do not respect them, even to the point of calling them names if the call center agents do not meet their requirements for speaking good English.

5.Call center trainors – to produce a good call center agent may require the services of good call center trainors. This offers significantly high pay as English language jobs go though it can be frustrating when the call center agents do not pass the criteria of the call center – meaning, the blame ultimately gets passed to the call center trainor.

6.Journalists – As one of the traditional English language jobs, journalists are always in demand, particularly for graveyard beats such as at police stations. However, the hours journalists keep may be strange and long, and the pay may not meet their needs for a satisfactory lifestyle. As one of the most honorable of English language jobs though, being a journalist offers prestige and recognition that other English language jobs may not provide.

7.Researcher – this is a blanket term for English language jobs that require data-gathering. Some researchers conduct research for corporate purposes, while others work for non-profits. Generally, it requires a level of proficiency in English though other skills such as knowledge of statistics may also come into play.

English language jobs are steadily growing. Hopefully, many Chinese will be able to cash in on this trend.

Bei Maniago asked:


China has gone global. To have a comparative advantage in almost everything worldwide, China has to speak and understand the universal language, which is English. The up-and-coming middle class in China aims to enroll their children in good schools teaching English. It is bent on catching up with Taiwan, Korea, and Japan regarding this matter. Fortunately, countries with an excess of English teachers find this job opportunity a welcome change. The possibility of seeing a country rich in history and the chance to impart talents and skills can be completing and complementing. English teacher jobs can provide a total solution to problems for job seekers from English speaking countries.

International professional exchange of talent, specifically with the hiring of an English teacher for China and other Asian countries, is a healthy move promoting better understanding of cultures. An English teacher in China can help out non-English speaking locals to speak and understand English as a second language. English teachers, whether experienced or not, are invited to teach oral English in china. There is a whole lot of English teacher jobs for those who are active, efficient, and dedicated. In China, English teachers with good speaking and listening proficiency are wanted to to teach English in China effectively.

Teaching English in China can be a very rewarding experience. You teach English and at the same time you learn Chinese. It is a fascinating thing. You get to experience a different culture, treat yourself to interesting dishes, make new friends, and look at things from a different perspective. An English teacher in China can make these things possible. Countless teachers go to China to live through the culture even if salaries differ. Cities might offer higher pay but on the other hand, so will be the standard of living. But it is always wise to have agreed on the salary before embarking on a teaching job in China.

Being ready means lot. Once you are there, there is no turning back. Register as an English teacher in China. The website, http://www.esljobchina.org/esl-teachers.php, will show you options for teaching positions in China. For more information on English teacher jobs, you can visit http://www.esljob.org/.

Ron Edwards asked:


English language jobs are on the rise in many parts of the world. If you fancy yourself to be relatively proficient in English, perhaps you will qualify for at least one of these English language jobs.

1.Language translator – You will be required to possess good English speaking and writing skills. You will also need to be very good in another language as well. One of the benefits of becoming a language translator is that you can become a freelancer operating from the comfort of your own home. Language translation is a booming industry – you just need reliable Internet access to participate.

2.English teacher in other countries – Again, you will need to know two languages: English and the native tongue of the people in your host country. Some countries that require the services of English teachers are Russia and China, as they open up their economies to the world.

3.Freelance writers – the freelance writing gigs you will encounter as a freelancer writer may take many forms. One day you may be required to write original content about general information of a relatively-tame topic such as avoiding hangnails; the next day, you might be asked to write an e-book about mind mapping. This is because the freelance writing field is so vast - about as vast as the scope of your mind. In freelance writing, similar to other freelancing types of English language jobs like language translation, you are only as good as your last performance so you need to be flexible when it comes to accepting topics to write about. You will need a stable Internet access line for this. You should also be prepared for days when there are no contracts, so you need to be always on the lookout for new clients and contracts to bid for.

4.Staff for job posting websites – There is an increase online of such job posting sites, probably because there are so many international English language jobs currently being offered. Who knows – you may begin as a staffer now but maybe eventually you could set up your own job posting website as well.

5.Company trainors in English – this is a form of English teaching job but with a twist: company trainors concentrate on honing their students’ English language skills for company purposes. For example, if the company sells softdrinks in the international market, the company trainors may focus on the proficiency of company employees in selling the products in the host country. Or if the company makes cars in different parts of the world, then the company trainors have to assure that company employees who come from different countries will have a standard level of English proficiency to follow. Company trainors may have a hand in creating the company’s Business English language manual for this purpose.

There are so many credible, well-paying international English language jobs out there. You are bound to find one to suit your credentials eventually.

Ron Edwards asked:


Many employers throughout the world are offering English language jobs of varying types to people who speak and write well in English.

English language teachers – this has to be the most common type of English language job offered nowadays. English language teachers are in demand throughout the world, particularly in countries where English is not the first or second language spoken by their citizens. Teachers are needed to help non-English speakers to learn a certain level of proficiency in English needed for their educational or occupational requirements. For example, some English language teachers have to teach Business English in companies so that employees can converse with corporate clients.

Translators – to be a translator, one must be proficient in two languages. The first language is, of course, English. The second language is usually the native tongue of the host country where the translator will be based. The point in being proficient in two languages is so the translator can assist individuals who may not understand speakers in either language. For example, if you are a English-Japanese translator, you may help English businessmen communicate with potential Japanese partners or vice versa.

Interpreters – this is just another word for the same job that a translator holds.

Consultants – this is a blanket term for a wide variety of English-language-based jobs. For example, some universities seek bilingual consultants to help them develop educational programs for foreign students. Office staff may also have to be bilingual if they are to be based in the host country, but will require English proficiency skills to communicate with English-speaking clients and guests.

Media positions – in this era of globalization, many companies require bilingual staff who will help them in managing international operations. For example, if you speak English and Russian, you might be hired by an international media organization and report news from Russia. Media personnel often have to act as translators as well in this case.

Proofreaders – though this is a rather specialized industry, there is still demand for such people. Generally, proofreaders must also be bilingual as well, with a high level of proficiency in English, to meet the demand from international clients. A proofreader has to spot errors in grammar and vocabulary usage in certain documents.

Freelance writers – freelance writers come in varying types, depending on their field of specialization. For example, if you have a computer technology background and speak English very well, you could market yourself as a writer for articles devoted to computer technologies. You might even say you specialize in articles about HTML language. Freelance writers who have a field of specialization command better rates than freelance writers who can only write about general interest topics.

Office personnel – these also come in different types. For example, a company may need secretaries, typists, and clerks who speak English relatively well. If you are bilingual, you may be employed by a foreign or international organization.

As you can see, English language jobs vary from job to job. It helps if you are proficient in another language as well so that your options increase accordingly.