Developing ESP language skills in Business and Economics through business model simulations

Katriona Fraser and Rachel Lindner International Business Studies, University of Paderborn, Germany katriona.fraser@upb.de, rachel.lindner@upb.de Abstract In this paper, we outline the rationale, design and practicalities involved in setting up a business model generation course for students of International Business Studies (IBS) at the University of Paderborn (UPB). This learning scenario aims to help students develop…

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Promoting e-learning for students at technical faculties

Karolína Slamová, Ph.D.  and Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D. VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, the Czech Republic karolina.slamova@vsb.cz, andrea.wlochova@vsb.cz Abstract In this contribution we would like to share our experience in using e-learning materials to complement language teaching in technical English. The Department of Foreign Languages at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava offers six languages for students…

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