A four-level course designed for people who need English for their everyday work.
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English for Business Life
Ian
Badger & Pete
Menzies
With the Intermediate Business Grammar Guide by Valerie Lambert
Levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate & Upper Intermediate
Business Life is:
- a course written by authors with a wide experience of teaching English for business in a range of international contexts, countries and cultures
- a course that respects the modern need for flexibility; learners can follow fast, standard or comprehensive tracks through the materials
- a course that follows a progressive and comprehensive grammar syllabus, with the stress on the effective use of grammar for clear communication
- a course that satisfies the requirements of the Common European Framework, BEC and equivalent global testing authorities
- a course that supports the learner in a highly connected modern world
The Elementary & Pre-Intermediate levels of the course consist of:
- a course book with detachable answer booklet
- 1 CD containing course book listening exercises
- a self-study workbook packaged with an accompanying audio CD
- a trainer's guide
The Intermediate & Upper Intermediate levels of the course consist of:
- a course book with detachable answer booklet & business grammar guide
- 2 CDs containing course book listening exercises
- a self-study workbook packaged with 2 accompanying audio CDs
- a trainer's guide
Learners can follow fast, standard and comprehensive tracks through the material - 40 to 90 hours of work:
- fast track
Elementary & Pre-Intermediate Levels: 40 hours (approx. 1 hour per unit)
Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Levels: 45 hours (approx. 1.5 hours per unit) - standard track
Elementary & Pre-Intermediate Levels: 60 hours (approx. 1.75 hours per unit)
Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Levels: 60 hours (approx. 2 hours per unit) - comprehensive track
Elementary & Pre-Intermediate Levels: 90 hours (approx. 2.5 hours per unit)
Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Levels: 90 hours (approx. 3 hours per unit)
Summary of components
Course book consists of:
- 36 units Elementary & Pre-Intermediate levels;
30 units Intermediate & Upper Intermediate levels - a glossary of business terms
- a grammar/language index
- a word list (Elementary & Pre-Intermediate levels only)
- detachable business grammar guide (Intermediate & Upper Intermediate levels only)
- audio scripts of all listening activities
- answers in a detachable booklet
CD package is available as a separate component.
Self-study workbook consists of:
- 36 parallel units + progress tests (30 units Intermediate & Upper Intermediate levels)
- material that can be used in support of the Course book or as a self-standing resource
- audio CDs containing recordings of core language, pronunciation points
- reinforcement/consolidation exercises
- a grammar/language reference section
- a glossary of business terms
Trainer's Guide consists of:
- notes on exercises and ideas for consolidation/extension work
- a glossary of business terms
- notes on business practice
- answers and tapescripts for Course book exercises
- progress checks/lists
"Meaningful content: What I particularly like
about English for Business Life is that it teaches the language
of communication in the form of stock phrases and expressions. Ian Badger
and Pete Menzies demonstrate an understanding of the needs of students
learning English for their work and of their trainers. Each unit deals
with a discrete communicative situation, introducing a set of expressions
at the beginning and leading to a practical application at the end.
The self-study book is a gem and can serve as a stand-alone course.
Each unit begins with what students so often ask: a recording and a list
of the expressions to read, listen and repeat. Study notes consolidate
the lesson and help the student working alone. This is particularly useful
for a student who misses a class. The exercises can be used as supplementary
material or homework.
English for Business Life is an innovative approach to teaching English
for professional communication. The material is consistently high quality
and it meets the needs - changed or unchanged - of today's teachers and
learners.
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