e-Learning for business English

Abstract

This paper discusses teaching Business English using it-Learning media technology; the technology of which the interconnection and networking (Internet) as the global network of computers is used, that enables people to connect with each other. This is a kind of web enhanced course using the internet to support the quality of learning process done in the classroom. The teacher in this case functions as a facilitator in searching the sites related to the teaching materials, and create learning experience that is interesting and joyful set of learning activities; and which is not of the less importance is having the capability to access to the internet by the teacher him/herself. Why should this kind of media be used is that by the reason where we can see the value of this media as a language teaching and learning resource that can motivate and provide a source of authentic and varied language teaching and learning activities and materials on Business English related to the skills of Listening, Speaking, and Writing which are all supported by the Vocabulary as the language component, as well. This medium is excellent, where the learners do exercises on line, in terms of some typical English expressions used in the business world that can be in forms of Putting Words in order, Paraphrasing Meaning, Mix and Match, Completing the Sentence with Choice, Rearranging the lines, True False, Listening by Clicking on the Name the Words you Hear, Listening to the Text by Clicking on, and the form of Y/N for Is It Exactly What You Hear.