English For Business Life Elementary Class Cds(2)

Description: Part of a new four-level Business English course written specifically for those who are required to communicate effectively in the modern business environment. Throughout the preparation and testing of Business Life the focus has been on providing language which is essential for this purpose. The series has been written by authors with a wide experience of teaching English for business in a range of international contexts, countries and cultures. Learners are able to follow fast, standard or comprehensive tracks through the materials respecting the modern need for flexibility. Business Life also follows a progressive and comprehensive grammar syllabus, with the stress on the effective use of the grammar for clear communication. It satisfies the requirements of the Common European Framework, BEC and equivalent global testing authorities.

Review: "Writers Ian Badger and Pete Menzies really have gone to town to provide us with a course book which hits the heart of learner needs. For my money, "Business English" is about the closest you're likely to get to simulate the ups and downs of the business world within the pages of a course book." MELTA News "...provides an attractive, mature & professional approach. English for Business Life is a very welcome series to the business English market & one that will be popular with both the business student & the teacher." www.developingteachers.com "This self-study book offers a no-nonsense method for improving grammar and vocabulary. Each of the 36 units covers a different business area, such as arranging meetings, describing products or talking about the company. First, you listen to phrases - spoken quickly but clearly by native speakers - on the CD that comes with the book. Then you practise the phrases and do further grammar, vocabulary and listening exercises. Each two-page unit can be completed rapidly, making this an ideal book for pre-intermediate learners (A2-B1) who prefer short study sessions." Business Spotlight "Each book unit is related to a clearly defined and presented theme and covers everyday business communications skills. Units are short, the information presented is sufficient and the layout is reader-friendly. Each unit includes a very useful summary of lexical and grammar items presented under the heading 'Language Notes'. Language summaries are also found at the end of each course book. The glossary item of business-related terms is valuable for learners who are always interested in familiarising themselves with the English version of terms that they frequently use in their mother tongue on a regular basis..." TESOL Greece Newsletter "I wasn't disappointed by these materials, which assume a high basic intelligence level while keeping things simple enough for the English learner who hasn't much formal English background. It is the Self-study Guide which really sold me. It is written in a straightforward yet friendly manner, and feels a bit like being taught by a knowledgeable friend. The learner has the feeling of really being guided through the lessons and supported via a very conversational approach. I was also impressed with how much basic English the authors managed to work in within the context of teaching you what to say in business situations. It is less like being 'taught grammar' and more like a colleague sharing tips, which I think will be well received by business executive types who need to study, but don't want to feel like they have 'gone back to the schoolroom.' The listenings are another strong point." www.tefl.net "...in many respects Business Life is a winner...Each unit of the book is defined in terms of the expressions students will learn to use and the situations that these expressions will prepare them to deal with. An interesting feature is the inclusion of explicit preparation points for the students to act on before working on a given unit...for your pre-ints it may be just what the doctor ordered!" English Teaching Matters, Germany

Contents: Introduction Unit 1. About you Unit 2. About your job Unit 3. About where you work Unit 4. Your business activities Unit 5. The location of your company Unit 6. The layout of your company Unit 7. Meeting and welcoming Unit 8. The first two minutes Unit 9. Partings and thanks Unit 10. Setting up a meeting Unit 11. Confirming arrangements Unit 12. Changing plans Unit 13. Dealing with the unexpected Unit 14. Explaining and apologising Unit 15. Making contact by phone Unit 16. Dealing with incoming calls Unit 17. Leaving and taking messages Unit 18. Email and telephone problems Unit 19. Drinks and snacks Unit 20. Eating out Unit 21. Outings and sightseeing Unit 22. Starting a journey Unit 23. Travelling Unit 24. Arriving and meeting contacts Unit 25. Gifts and saying thank you Unit 26. Checking facilities and information Unit 27. Shopping Unit 28. Your colleagues Unit 29. Your office building Unit 30. How things work Unit 31. Requesting information Unit 32. Staying in a hotel Unit 33. Booking conference facilities Unit 34. Organising a trip Unit 35. Hiring a car Unit 36 Returning home General note on contractions General note on capital letters in business titles Reference section Glossary of business-related terms Answers Audioscripts


Author Biography: Ian Badger has extensive experience of developing courses and systems of language training for business. He is a partner in Business and Medical English Services, and a director of English4 Ltd. Pete Menzies is an associate of Pod (Professional and Organisational Development) and founder of Commnet, a dedicated training agency specialising in written communication and email management. Awards for his published work include the Duke of Edinburgh ESU Prize and the Gold Medal at the Leipzig Industrial Fair.