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BESIG, IATEFL's business English SIG, is a global organisation for business English professionals. This is the official page for the SIG.

The official page of the business English SIG (BESIG) of IATEFL

18/03/2026

🔗 Form professional relationships that endure.
Through ongoing involvement, supports mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful professional connections.

16/03/2026

Our next online event will be our first ever “IATEFL BESIG Fireside Chat: Report from our first Travel Grant winners” on Tuesday, 24 March from 18.00 – 19.00 (UK time).

Join us for an intimate, online fireside chat with two recent recipients of our IATEFL BESIG Travel Grant as they reflect on their journeys to the 14th ELT Malta Conference and 42nd ETAS Annual Conference, respectively. We will talk about how our Travel Grant supports members to travel to international conferences, expanding professional networks and gaining fresh inspiration for their work.

Aside from the personal experiences of our Travel Grant winners, you will learn how you can apply for such a grant and what the requirements are. Grab a beverage of your choice, settle in, and join us for an engaging discussion about opportunity, growth, and the power of our business English community. Follow this link to join the conversation: https://www.iateflbesig.org/events/online-events

13/03/2026

Seize the opportunity to make a difference in our community! Submit your application by 1 May 2026.
👉https://www.iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers

10/03/2026

📣 The IATEFL BESIG Showcase Schedule is here!

Join us at the IATEFL Brighton 2026 Conference for a dynamic series of sessions highlighting the latest ideas, tools, and practices in Business English teaching. Our BESIG presenters will share practical insights on workplace communication, AI in ELT, leadership language, and more.

Stay tuned for inspiring talks, interactive discussions, and opportunities to connect with Business English professionals from around the world.

Whether you teach corporate clients, university students, or professionals in the workplace, the IATEFL BESIG Showcase is your chance to explore innovative approaches and expand your network.

📍 See you in Brighton!

09/03/2026

🏆 Benefit from opportunities designed to widen access.
Scholarships and support initiatives help more teachers participate, contribute, and be heard.

05/03/2026

We regret to inform you that the IATEFL BESIG webinar “How to Help Your Clients Resolve Disputes at Work,” scheduled for 8 March 2026 at 15:00 (UK Time), has been cancelled.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your interest in IATEFL BESIG events, and we hope you will be able to join us for future webinars and professional development opportunities.

Please keep an eye on our upcoming events for new sessions and updates.

28/02/2026

Nothing beats a panel discussion with our community.
The panel at the 38th Annual IATEFL BESIG Conference in Athens brought diverse perspectives together, sparking thoughtful dialogue and shared understanding across Business English contexts.

25/02/2026

🔥What's the best virtual space to catch up with old friends and make some new ones?
📌The IATEFL BESIG Break Room, Wednesday 25 February at 18:00 UK time with IATEFL BESIG committee members.
BYOB - bring your own beverage, get comfy and come chat about life, the universe and everything.
Open to all, members and non-members.

👉Join here- no registration needed:
www.iateflbesig.org/events/online-events

23/02/2026

📸 Create memories and celebrate the profession with . Our annual conference was more than a programme of sessions. It was a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the work Business English educators do every day.

19/02/2026

🌟 What skills truly prepare talent for today’s rapidly changing job market—beyond technical expertise?

Join IATEFL BESIG for the webinar:
“Skill Shift: Scaling Employability Skills for Talent Deployment”

In this session, Rohit Das explores the employability skills that drive workforce readiness, adaptability, and long-term success. The webinar focuses on aligning education, industry needs, and individual potential to support scalable, future-ready talent deployment.

📌 Date & Time: 21 February 2026, 15:00 UK Time
💻 Online | Free to attend
📄 Certificates available for IATEFL members

👉 Register now: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=783

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