scholarly journals The image of the corporate world in business English speaking exercises at upper intermediate level

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 141-161
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Dzięcioł-Pędich ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Business English ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
English Speaking

scholarly journals BUSINESS ENGLISH AS THE LINGUA FRANCA IN THE MACEDONIAN COMPANIES – A STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikola Dimeski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Language Diversity ◽  
Business English ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
The Future ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
And Performance

The progress of society, in all areas, largely depends on the quality and the advancement of the companies in one country. Since the economy of a country is the primary drive for progress, the corporate world must evolve and advance in order to keep up with the trends and the constant changes in the business environment and thus continue the progress of societies. This paper aims to provide an understanding of the importance of business English as a lingua franca in advancing Macedonian businesses. Although the primary purpose for developing business English has been business interaction among English-speaking and non-English speaking companies, with time, the companies have dragged in native languages turning business English into a lingua franca in the corporate world. Therefore, not only has business English progressed into the backbone of international trade, which is crucial for the economic development of the countries, but it also became essential for the companies' internal communication, which is vital for their operation and performance. That being said, the main implication of this paper is to enlighten Macedonian society on the significance of introducing business English as the lingua franca in Macedonian companies. By discussing and analysing specific areas on how business English can improve the competitiveness of the Macedonian companies and workforce, the researcher proposes a strategy for the future based on; introduction of a Business English course in the Macedonian educational system, training of employees, employment of staff conversant with English, use of simple vocabulary and repetition of statements, and embracing language diversity.

Guide Conversation Method In English Speaking Learning For Business Administration Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 285-299
Author(s):  
Cokorda Istri Mas Kusumaningrat
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
Business English ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Library Research ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aims to determine the use of the guide conversation method in teaching speaking skillfor business at Business Administration Class of STISPOL Wira Bhakti Denpasar. This study uses a library research method, which is a research method based on expert opinions about speaking skills with the guide speaking method. So it can be concluded that learning English, especially speaking skills, requires a variety of precise strategies. The goal is to make it easier for students to learn English for business (English for special purposes) especially for telephoning, However, it should be remembered that learning English is not learning knowledge which requires high reasoning power, memorizing formulas, mastering tenses, grammar, and formal English grammar, and so on. However, learning English is nothing more than a skill that is continuously practiced until it is accustomed to it.

scholarly journals Improving EFL Undergraduate Learners’ Speaking Skills Through Project-Based Learning Using Presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Lawarn Sirisrimangkorn
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Business English ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Skill Improvement ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Speaking Skills

Project-based learning has been variously integrated into EFL instruction to promote learners’ language learning and skills. The objectives of this research study were to examine the effects of project-based learning using presentation on EFL undergraduate learners’ speaking skills. Furthermore, this study sought to explore learners’ opinions on the use of project-based learning using presentation. The participants of this study were 31 second-year undergraduate students who majored in Business English. The research instruments in this study included speaking tests, project-based learning instructions, questionnaires, and interviews. The obtained data were analyzed by quantitative and qualitative methods for the result interpretation. The findings of this study revealed that students’ speaking skills had significantly improved after the project-based learning implementation. Moreover, the students expressed positive opinions towards project-based learning using presentation as it was perceived to have helped improve their speaking skills. The findings from the interviews revealed that the project-based learning using presentation was positive for learners’ speaking skills according to their presentation tasks, scaffolding activities, and practice of integrative skills. A cooperative learning environment is perceived as useful for learners’ speaking skill improvement. However, time constraint posed a major challenge in the study. Further studies are recommended to encompass a community-based context for speaking skill improvement. Instructional implications derived from the findings include implementing project-based learning using presentation in order to provide learners with an authentic English speaking context and to promote the integrated skills.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN UPSKILLING BAGI PEKERJA SEKTOR PARIWISATA TERDAMPAK COVID-19 DI PULAU LOMBOK

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
Sri Ariani ◽  
Ni Wayan Prami Wahyudiantari ◽  
Heri Hidayatullah ◽  
Aprianoto Aprianoto ◽  
I Made Permadi Utama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business English ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking

Covid-19 berdampak begitu nyata bagi pekerja sektor pariwisata di Lombok Barat.  Sebagian besar hotel di Kabupaten Lombok Barat yang sudah memberlakukan cuti hingga merumahkan pekerjanya. Sedangkan pekerja kontrak dan tetap diberikan waktu kerja yang diatur secara bergiliran. Bagi Pekerja yang dirumahkan karena terdampak covid, tentunya berdiamdiri dirumah tanpa mengasah skill, bukanlah menjadi pilihan bijak. Sebagai pelaku pariwisata, Keterampilan yang mereka miliki pun terbatas pada Pekerjaan seperti Tukang Kebun, Cleaning Service, Pelayan Restaurant, Tukang Ojek, Penjual Souvenir, Pembuat Kerajinan dari Kayu dan Bambu. Terlebih lagi dimasa pandemi seperti saat ini, setiap pekerja dituntut untuk memiliki daya saing yang mempuni sehingga dapat bertahan dalam industri pariwisata. Hal inilah yang menggerakkan Tim Pengabdian kami untuk berperean aktif dalam Pelatihan Upskilling bagi Pekerja Sektor Pariwisata yang terdampak Covid-19. Sehingga diharapkan dapat mengoptimalkan skill mereka khususnya English Speaking Skill sehingga pada saat mereka kembali bekerja dan meningkatkan penghasilan mereka. Dengan menerapkan Metode Pelatihan yang menarik dan didukung oleh  materi pelatihan yang up-to-dated serta disampaikan oleh para pakar dari Tim yang berpengalaman dan profesional dalam bidang pengajaran Bahasa Inggris. Materi yang disampaikan dalam Pelatihan ini antara lain materi menarik dan interaktif terkait English for Business, English for Hospitality, dan English for General Communications. Dari angket diisi oleh seluruh pekerja dan hasil dari angket kepuasan secara umum menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan PkM yang telah dilaksanakan dirasakan bermanfaat bagi para pekerja. Materidisampaikan dengan baik dan menarik. Pembicara yang dihadirkan juga dinilai baik.

The influence of L1 translation familiarity on the acquisition of L2 Chinese antonyms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuyi Yang
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
First Language ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Partial Replication ◽  
Familiarity Effect ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
L2 Chinese ◽  
English Speaking

Abstract As a partial replication of Tagashira, Kida, and Hoshino (2010), the present study examined first language (L1) translation familiarity effect on second language (L2) antonym acquisition among English-speaking intermediate-level Chinese learners. Fifteen students learned 15 antonymous pairs with familiar or unfamiliar L1 translations and completed two multiple-choice posttests. Their learning strategies were also collected. Results showed (a) a delayed L1 familiarity effect, (b) better retention and lower interference of L2 pairs with familiar L1 translations, (c) low retention of L2 pairs with unfamiliar L1 translations for both words, and (d) more orthographic elaboration strategies employed. The findings suggest that L2 instructors present antonyms in pairs, avoid providing a single, unfamiliar L1 translation, and encourage the use of orthographic elaboration strategies.

scholarly journals Correlative Analysis of TOEFL iBT Scores of Listening Skill Versus Scores of Business English Speaking Skill among Binus University Sophomores

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Almodad Biduk Asmani
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Data ◽  
Business English ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Correlative Analysis ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Toefl Ibt ◽  
Statistical Results ◽  
Research Analysis

Article found out whether BINUS university sophomore’s TOEFL iBT scores of Listening skill are correlated with those of speaking skill. The research project was expected to result in the best teaching technique of delivering conversational tasks at BINUS University by using alternative approaches of integrated, isolated, or mixed skills. The research project applied the descriptive approach of quantitative method, and thus depends on numerical data. The research project examined the set of data under two skills of the same class groups, which were to compare the listening scores with the speaking ones. Then, the degree of correlation of the two skills was tested so as to find its significance. Interpretation and explanation of data was made based on the statistical results by using correlation research analysis. Based on the statistical results, the listening scores significantly correlated with those of the speaking skill, and there is a moderately linear relationship between these paired scores.

scholarly journals THE HABIT FORMATION OF SPEAK ING ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS ENGLISH STUDENTS OF POLITEKNIK UBAYA IN 4.0 INDUSTRY ERA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 191-200
Author(s):  
Singgih Widodo Limantoro
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Habit Formation ◽  
Business English ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
English Competence ◽  
English Students

This paper investigated the English speaking habit of Business English students of Politeknik Ubaya Surabaya. The Business English study program policy was to ask its students to speak/use English in their lessons that used English as a medium of communication.  In this case study, the writer would investigate them mainly on why they didn’t speak English in English lessons and what learning strategies they suggested to improve their English. In this paper, the writer would like to collect data through a questionnaire survey with 30 respondents of Business English students of Politeknik Ubaya. He found out that not all the respondents had the English speaking habits in their English lessons for many reasons though the teachers asked them to be in total English immersion. These were some learning strategies the respondents suggested  to help cultivate their English competence.

scholarly journals Analisis Metode Communicative Language Teaching terhadap Kemampuan Berbicara Bahasa Inggris Guru-Guru SMK dan SMP Islam Mandiri Bojong Gede Bogor

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwan Budiarso
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Communicative Language Teaching ◽  
Business English ◽  
New Learning ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Research Stage ◽  
Research Show

<em>In learning English, speaking ability is a very important aspect, especially for teachers. Implementation in class, the teachers are expected to be good facilitators and motivators so their students have increasingly spirit in learning. One of teaching method that can be applied is Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). The purpose of this research is to build motivation, creativity, and teacher’s ability of speaking business English. Using this teaching method can give new learning experiences to the teachers. This research is a classroom action research in Yayasan Islam Terpadu Mandiri Bojonggede Bogor. There are two schools, SMK Mandiri and SMP Islam Mandiri. The total number of teachers are 35 people. They are the object of this research. Methods of the research is descriptive with a qualitatif approach.  Data collection is done through observation and recording of scores from each research stage. The results of the research show an increase in English business communication skills which can be seen from the average scores.</em>

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