Integrating the 4Cs in EFL Business Speaking: A Reflection

Abstract

This paper reflects on the integration of the Four Cs — Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity — into an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Business Speaking course. Through structured tools such as the Member Duties Chart, Weekly Project Task Assignment Sheet, and End-of-Term Negotiation Project, students engaged in activities that simulated real-world business interactions. This reflection discusses the challenges, benefits, and pedagogical implications of incorporating 21st century skills into EFL instruction. The paper offers insights for teachers seeking to enhance business communication courses through a skills-based 
approach.