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The Role of a Teacher in English Communication

By the end of this lesson, participants will understand the importance of guiding students in English discussions, how to clarify student questions, and the role of statistics in management conversations.

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Course Detail

Lesson: Warm-up Discussion (10 min)
Topic 1:Why is it important for teachers to guide student discussions?
Topic 2:What challenges do students face when communicating in English?
Topic 3: How does a teacher’s approach impact student learning?
Lesson: Key Teaching Techniques (15 min)
Topic: Asking guiding questions instead of giving direct answers
Topic: Using simple English to explain complex concepts
Topic: Encouraging students to express ideas before correcting mistakes
Lesson: Dialogue Practice (15 min) Scenario: A student is confused about using statistics in management.
Topic: Dialogue:
Studett: “Teacher, I don’t understand why we use statistics in business. It’s just numbers.”
Teacher: “Statistics help managers make decisions. Can you think of a situation where a company needs numbers to decide something?”
Student: “Maybe when they check sales?”
Teacher: “Exactly! If a company sells two products, how can they decide which one is more popular?”
Student: “They look at the sales numbers?”
Teacher: “Yes, and that is using statistics.”
Lesson: Grammar Focus (10 min)
Topic: Question formation: “Why do we use…?” “How can we…?”
Topic: Modal verbs for guiding students: “Can you think of…?” “What do you notice…?”
Lesson: Vocabulary & Jargon (10 min)
Topic: Statistics (data, figures, percentage, analysis)
Topic: Management (decision-making, performance, trend, efficiency)
Topic: Alternative words:
“Numbers” → “Data”
“Decide” → “Determine”
“Popular” → “Common”.

Course Features

  • Guided Discussion Techniques: Participants will learn effective strategies for guiding English discussions, fostering a supportive environment where students can articulate their thoughts and questions confidently.
  • Clarifying Student Questions: The course will equip educators with the skills to clarify and address student inquiries, helping them navigate complex concepts and enhancing their overall understanding of topics like statistics in management.
  • Practical Application of Statistics: Through real-life scenarios, participants will explore the relevance of statistics in business decision-making, enabling them to demonstrate to students how data-driven

Daniel Boles

Instructor in Academic Writing

Daniel has taught academic writing and seminars in Taiwan for Wallace Editing, Nova Editing, and Uni-edit. He specializes in helping students improve their writing skills through structured lessons, clear explanations, and practical guidance. With years of experience in teaching seminars and providing editing services, Daniel focuses on building students’ confidence in writing and ensuring they grasp the core principles of academic English. His friendly and professional approach helps students gain the skills needed for success in both academic and professional settings.

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Course Content

11 sections • 28 lecture • 19h 33m total length

  • Guiding student discussions is essential in business and academic English because it:
  • Helps learners develop critical thinking skills.
  • Enables students to express ideas clearly.
  • Builds confidence in communication.
  • Students face many challenges when communicating in English, particularly in business and academic settings. Common difficulties include:
  • Finding the right words to express complex ideas clearly.
  • Struggling with vocabulary and sentence structure.
  • Lacking confidence to speak or write fluently.
  • Making pronunciation and grammar mistakes, which hinder communication.

A teacher’s approach significantly influences how well students learn business and academic English.

•Asking guiding questions instead of giving direct answers is an effective teaching strategy in business and academic English.

Using simple language to explain complex ideas enhances learning in business and academic English.

Dialogue:
Student: “Teacher, I don’t understand why we use statistics in business. It’s just numbers.”
Teacher: “Statistics help managers make decisions. Can you think of a situation where a company needs numbers to decide something?”
Student: “Maybe when they check sales?”
Teacher: “Exactly! If a company sells two products, how can they decide which one is more popular?”
Student: “They look at the sales numbers?”
Teacher: “Yes, and that is using statistics.”

•Asking “Why do we use…?” in business and academic English helps learners understand the purpose and significance of various concepts, methods, and tools.

•Asking “Why do we use…?” in business and academic English helps learners understand the purpose and significance of various concepts, methods, and tools.

•Asking “How can we…?” in business and academic English encourages problem-solving and collaboration.

•Asking “Can you think of…?” in business and academic English encourages learners to connect ideas, apply knowledge, and think creatively.

•Asking “What do you notice…?” in business and academic English is a valuable tool for guiding discussions and promoting critical thinking.

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