Teaching Chunks for Better Business Communication

About my workshop: Business communication is typically an area where the lexical approach can thrive. Non-native speakers usually have to follow certain rules of business etiquette as well as a lexical set that is expected from their international employers. Such students often struggle with the time pressure they’re under and the amount of successful and natural-sounding communication they have to deliver. Teaching and using chunks could significantly improve their efficiency and increase their self-esteem and confidence both in speaking and in writing. I intend to show in this practical workshop why the lexical approach is a method worth considering in BE lessons, how such a lesson can be staged, and how these chunks can be painlessly recycled for better retention.

About the conference: Part of the idea of the Lexical Lab scholarship for IATEFL – and of the conference – is to provide opportunities for a variety of voices offering…