Author: Irvine, M., Cadman, M.
Publisher: OUP
Levels: Elementary (A2) - Pre-Intermediate (B1)
A thorough and practical course for students aiming to work in a commercial environment.
Key features:
-The course focuses on the key language and communication skills needed in the workplace, with the emphasis on commercial correspondence and telephoning practice.
-The approach is skills-based, with the emphasis in the Student's Book on listening and speaking. The Workbook has greater emphasis on reading and writing tasks.
-The grammar syllabus is practical and thorough. Language points are clarified in grammar boxes within the units, which are linked to more detailed language presentation in a Grammar Reference section at the back of the Student's Book.
-A lively storyline about four young people who go into business together reflects students' experiences as they learn about the commercial world.
-The consistent unit structure, clear layout and signposting makes the course easy to use. Each of the 13 units follows the same format: integrated reading and listening activities; practice in reading and producing commercial correspondence; and activities to develop telephoning skills.
-Authentic material supports reading and speaking activities.
