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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT .

Working smarter

Preparing adults for work and understanding how they work.

hose of us who teach adults will concur their motivations Contents
and methods, when it comes to learning English, can be
significantly different from younger students. Whether they THE OCCUPATIONAL
T are looking to advance their career, or trying to cross a cultural
divide with a loved one, there’s a lot to help support them in this issue’s ENGLISH TEST

Special Supplement. 15-17 Everything you need to
On page 15, we look at the Occupational English Test (OET) for students know about the OET
who want to enter the medical field in an English-speaking country; what
it is, who can take it, who can teach
What most of our it, and who provides it. IN THE RIGHT BUSINESS
Unsure how to prepare students
Preparing students for the
learners share are for realistic work scenarios? On page 18 workplace
common fears like 18, business English specialist,
Marjorie Rosenberg gives ideas for
being afraid to make exercises and activities to introduce
mistakes, possessing to your students, with a focus on BIG BRAINS
workplace vocabulary, business
How is learning English different
insufficient vocabulary, grammar and communication skills. 20 for an adult?
Flipping over to page 20,
and being uncertain Letizia Cinganotto and Giacomo
about grammar and Folinazzo answer the big
question: how and why do adults
NOT FAR FROM THE TREE
structure. learn languages? You might find 22
the research surprising! Learning English is a family affair!
Lastly, how about learning English at the same school as your kids? We
have a look at the growing popularity of family courses, how they work and
where families are doing them on page 22.
You’re never too old to learn!

14 June 2024