Join us for an energizing and insightful conversation with classically trained theatrical actor/director and seasoned linguist/ESL language trainer, Jim Phetterplace.

Based in Germany, and an active member of the vibrant Frankfurt theater community, American-born Jim Phetterplace brings a wealth of business, education, theater and ESL training experience to the table. In this podcast, he explains the remarkable parallels between the theater arts and ESL Business English training. 

Jim offers some eye-opening insights, including the role of empathy in training for the ESL trainer and some practical ideas for bringing more life and authenticity to your training sessions.Don’t miss this delightful and upbeat conversation. 

Jim’s thoughtful reflections and infectious laugh are totally worth the stop in the Business Class ESL Breakroom. You’ll be glad you came!

In this episode, the Business Class ESL Breakroom invites seasoned ESL Business English trainer Gerry Graham to reveal his top tips for that daunting task: training negotiations for ESL Business English learners. 

A veteran trainer, Gerry has worked extensively in top European corporations and has a wealth of experience, plus a true gift for sharing his knowledge. 

You’re sure to come away reassured with insights and practical strategies to take to your next negotiations session.

Daphne Elie, the founder of Business Class Language Solutions, explains why using the term trainer is important. 

We’ll be looking at how language training differs from classroom setting teaching and why it matters that YOU, as a trainer, insist on marking the difference with your clients.

After this conversation, we hope you’ll think twice before allowing casual references by clients to “English Teacher.” 

We’ll look at how words that hark back to learners’ school days (“homework” and “class” ) may be inhibiting their progress and your career!

Is it just semantics? Join us to find out.