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The aim of the article is to present the methodology of using case studies in teaching business English to upper-intermediate and advanced students. In the first part it gives a brief history of case studies, then it presents the structure and the basic parts of a mini-case. The last part deals with the methodology of using cases in a business English class. It stresses the significance of case studies in teaching the four language skills. It also recommends the case study method for teaching business and management skills such as analysing facts and figures, presenting the case, giving opinions, negotia- ting and chairing a discussion. The case study method can also be helpful when dealing with cross- cultural issues in a business English course. Case studies are valuable ESP materials with a great teaching potential. They may be challen- ging for both students and teachers. They are effective in teaching the productive language skills of speaking and writing. In addition, they practise content-and-language integrated learning (CLIL) and prepare students to perform successfully in their future business roles.