Unlocking Opportunities: Moving to Business English Teaching

You love teaching, but let’s be honest & admit the following:

• Endless hours grading worksheets for teens
• Stagnant pay ($10–25/hour with limited raises)
• Burnout from repetitive beginner lessons

Meanwhile, your colleague *Ahmed, who teaches Business English remotely:

• Earns $45/hour coaching German engineers
• Works 20 hours/week with corporate clients
• Gets paid vacations through corporate contracts

As a result, you must make up your mind that it’s time for a change.

Here are 6 reasons why moving to Business English Teaching is your career breakthrough:

6 Reasons to Switch NOW

1. 3X Higher Earnings

General English: $15–25/hour (global average)

Business English:

• $30–50/hour for freelance tutoring
• $60–100/hour for corporate training

In addition to Passive income, selling niche lesson plans (e.g., $97/month on Gumroad)

2. Professional Clients, Not Problem Students

Teach motivated professionals who:

• Show up on time
• Prepare for lessons
• Invest in learning

No more: “My dog ate my homework” excuses.

3. Specialise & Stand Out

Reduce competition by niching down:

4. Work Fewer Hours, Earn More

Case Study: Carlos (Mexico)

Before: 30 hrs/week teaching kids ($18/hr) = $540/week

After: 12 hrs/week teaching tech professionals ($48/hr) = $576/week
+106% hourly pay with 60% less work.

5. Global Opportunities

Remote: Teach professionals in Germany, Japan, or Dubai from home.

Corporate Contracts: Companies such as Siemens and SAP hire trainers for projects lasting 6 to 12 months.

Immigration Pathway: Business English certification qualifies for visas in high-demand countries (e.g., Canada’s Express Entry).

6. Future-Proof Your Career

Growing Demand: 67% of non-native professionals need industry-specific English training (Cambridge English 2023 Report).

AI-Proof: Robots can’t replicate nuanced coaching for negotiations/presentations.

Your 4-Step Plan for Moving to Business English Teaching

Step 1: Get Certified (Fast & Affordable)

Best Program: BridgeTEFL Business English Certification

60-hour course → 4 weeks part-time

Recognised by corporate clients

Step 2: Choose Your Niche

Take our free Business English Niche Quiz to find your speciality (tech/finance/healthcare).

Step 3: Build Your Toolkit

Step 4: Land Your First Clients

Script for LinkedIn Outreach:

“Hi [HR Manager], I help [Industry] professionals at companies like yours master meetings and emails. Could I share a free sample lesson? [Link to portfolio]”

“But I Have No Corporate Experience!”

You Already Have Transferable Skills:

• Explaining grammar → Teaching industry-specific vocabulary
• Correcting essays → Editing business reports
• Leading group activities → Facilitating role-plays

Start Small: Volunteer to teach 1 professional for testimonials.

Limited-Time Offer: Start Moving to Business English Teaching

You can start by:

1. Reading about “The Reality & Solutions of 10 Common Concerns about Teaching Business English”

2. Downloading for FREE “Learning Business English: A Starter Kit” including essential phrases + email template pack & mistakes and their fixes. Get Your Free Kit Here

Success Story: Meet *Ahmed

Former school teacher in Egypt → Now earns $4,200/month:

“After 3 months of Business English training, I signed two corporate clients in Dubai. I work half the hours but earn triple!”

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About the Author

Mohamed Ramadan

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ELT Supervisor and EFL Teacher Trainer with a TEFL diploma and a Master's in Educational Psychology, specializing in Brain-Based Learning. Owner of elttguide.com for Business English.

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