English for Business Life
Ian Badger & Pete Menzies
With the Intermediate Business Grammar Guide by Valerie Lambert
A four-level course designed for people who need English for their everyday work.
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
Each level of the course consists 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
Learners can follow fast, standard and comprehensive tracks through the material - 40 to 90 hours of work:
- fast track - 40 hours
- standard track - 60 hours
- comprehensive track - 90 hours
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
- tapescripts of all listening activities
- answers in a detachable booklet
1 audio CD 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 CD containing recordings of core language, pronunciation points and listening exercises
- 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