Business English Evolution – Key takeaways from BESig Malta 2024

The 37th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference, held in Malta from November 22 to 24, 2024, centered on the theme “Business Frontiers – Creating the Future Together.” The conference addressed five key topics:

• Business English learning technologies: AI, online teaching, platforms, tools, and resources.
• Teaching practices: Transferable activities, learning strategies, and best practices from the
• Business English classroom. Future-proofing our industry and our clients’ jobs: Marketability, well-being, and employability.
• Sustainability: The role of Business English in promoting positive social change, inclusivity, and sustainable practices.
• Global world: Managing multicultural business and classroom environment.

Approximately 20% of the conference content focused on AI and technical skills, while the remaining 80% emphasized human-centered soft skills. This highlights the growing importance of mastering professional communication and intercultural competence—now more essential than ever for trainers.

How do you, as a trainer, integrate these skills into your lessons?
In this webinar, I will provide a concise summary of the key takeaways from the BESIG Malta Conference. This will be followed by a panel discussion, interactive role-playing activities, and shared experiences to deepen our understanding and to solidify our expertise.

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