The techniques of teaching Business English to the students of linguistics major

Abstract

The article describes the principles and methods of teaching Business English to the intending interpreters, translators and English teachers. The necessity to study the techniques of teaching it is conditioned by the importance of the English language as a means of international communication in the professional sphere. The authors of the article describe their experience in Business English teaching at the Higher School of Foreign Languages and Translation Studies of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University. The process of teaching Business English is designed to improve the students’ knowledge of business terms, idioms; to improve the related language, communication and translation skills; to prepare for international certification; to develop motivation and leadership. The survey results and observation make it possible to conclude that learning Business English is one of the most significant components in the linguistic professional education, which is recommended to be included into the list of obligatory academic subjects.