Teachers' Zone

The interview

Sabine Dienelt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:14 +0100

What key changes has your student made in their life?

My workplace

Sabine Dienelt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:21:14 +0100

Brainstorm typical things you can find in an office. Do your students have any unusual items in their offices?

Business Spotlight in the classroom 2/2012

Sabine Dienelt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:27 +0100

A selection of ideas and suggestions for using Business Spotlight in your lessons. It is free to teachers who subscribe to our magazine. Download the latest schedule of our free podcasts — and plan ahead.

2/2012 Podcast schedule

Masters of the universe

Deborah Capras — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:39:51 +0100

This lesson plan, which is based on an article in the technology section of Business Spotlight 1/2012, looks at how ordinary people can help provide information required for the advancement of scientific, environmental and humanitarian projects.

Elevator pitch

Deborah Capras — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:05:30 +0100

The eleven-year-old "Elevator Pitch Night" is the brainchild of James Parsons, the British director of ICC Sprachinstitut, a language school in Leipzig. This year, it will take place on Monday, 30 January.

Geistesblitz

Dialogin conference: Global Leadership Competence

Deborah Capras — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:27:09 +0100

The Delta Intercultural Acadamy, dialogin, is hosting a conference this summer, from 29 to 30 June, 2012, in Constance, Germany. The focus of the conference is on the competence and competencies required to lead people and organizations across cultures.

Far from home

Deborah Capras — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:02:55 +0100

This lesson plan, which is based on an article in the intercultural communication section of Business Spotlight 6/2011, is about culture shock, and explores the causes, symptoms and how to cope with it.

Life's lessons

Kirstie Crail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:18:48 +0100

Ask your student: “If youfound a magic lamp with a genie in it and could wish for one thing, what would it be?”

A job promotion

Kirstie Crail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:18:18 +0100

Discuss the recruitment processes your student went through for their current job.

Off piste

Kirstie Crail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:17:51 +0100

Would any of your students like to turn winter sports into a full-time job? Tell your students they are going to listen to someone who did just that.