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Trade Fairs



yetigumboots
Germany

Trade Fairs
 
Hello Everyone,

I have just been given the job of preparing some big business men for trade fairs all over the worls. How to present themselves and speak in English. Does anyone have any ideas how I could go about this? I am a bit unsure of myself as I dont have that much experience with adults. Any tips would be great. Thanks in advance...

Hugs Yeti

10 Feb 2013      





MoodyMoody
United States

The first thing to do is to research the business people �s area or areas of business. Auto manufacturers will have different needs from chemical engineers or computer programmers. Teach important vocabulary, both written and orally, for their area of expertise.  
 
Second, find out how much English they know already, and teach to their level. If you have different levels of English proficiency, get the more knowledgeable students to help with the less proficient. Again, concentrate on what is functional for them. Teach grammar through useful stock sentences and phrases they can memorize.
 
Third, be sure you teach some travel English. If they are going to trade fairs, they need this.
 
You may also want to check out some translation apps for smartphones or tablets. (They probably already own one or more.) In a pinch, they could look up an unfamiliar word. I hope this helps.

10 Feb 2013     



yetigumboots
Germany

Thanks Moody,

Do you know where I can get interesting worksheets?

11 Feb 2013