NEW CHALLENGES IN TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH – SOFT SKILLS
NEW CHALLENGES IN TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH – SOFT SKILLS
Author(s): Elena Ciortescu, Oana UrsuSubject(s): Language studies, School education, Educational Psychology, Pedagogy
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: business communication; soft skills; intercultural awareness; politeness; conflict management;
Summary/Abstract: Communication is essential in any type of human interaction. Consequently, it is inextricably related to business relations, economic growth, development, progress, etc. Perhaps one of the most thoroughly studied areas, business communication, remains an extremely prolific topic for those interested in fostering relationship building and cooperation in view of professional development.Beyond hard, technical skills, the acquisition of soft skills has thus turned essential in training business professionals. The aim of this paper is to explore the key soft skills that Business students need to acquire and the means by which Business English trainers could enable them to succeed in so doing.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 19
- Page Range: 514-519
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English