2022 Business English Conversation Topics for C1-C2 Learners

Book excerpt: Are you an ONLINE English Teacher? Or should I say, BUSINESS English COACH? It can be frustrating and time-consuming searching for relevant material to use in your conversational lessons/calls with learners. Much of the material available is now somewhat outdated, given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world of work. That's where '2022 Business English Conversation Topics for C1-C2 Learners' comes in to play! Within, you'll find 42 topics relating to the challenges of post-pandemic work, which we all, whether coach or learner, need to be discussing. Remote or Hybrid working, Gender equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Leadership, and Agile working practices are all on our lips in this challenging and constantly changing business environment. Topics are split into the following 6 sections - Remote Control - Topics relating to the pros and cons of Remote Working and the challenges it may bring. Freelance Future - An opportunity to discuss topics such as working as a freelancer or digital nomad, passive income, and the rise in location independence. Equality Rising - Promoting diversity & inclusivity in the workplace is more crucial then ever, How do the topics of women in leadership, gender pronouns, and tokenism factor into the modern world of work? Pandemic Proof - What does the future of work look like? Is formal attire outdated? Is VR the replacement for Zoom? Is the time of the office dead and buried? Hybrid Harmony - Many of us are dividing our time between home and the office. Here, you can discuss how you can manage the many complexities of this new way of working! Agile Adaptation - Flexibility in the workplace is vital. You'll have an opportunity to discuss how the world of work is changing and how we all need to adapt... in a flash! As a learner, you may be considering a move to an English-speaking country. You may be interviewing with an international company. You may work in IT as a software developer or engineer. You will need to be able to confidently discuss the aforementioned issues with employers and colleagues. In addition to conversational prompts to use as a guide during calls, you'll find a plethora of additional material such as articles and links to videos to accompany the coaching/learning process. This eBook is fully interactive with clickable links and space to jot down vocabulary/phrases, with a chance for learners to practice, in order to fully embed their new knowledge! Whether you're teaching/coaching with a platform such as Italki, or running your own teaching business, this eBook will provide you with further weapons to your arsenal to help your learners progress and reaching their English-learning goals!