Lisa Micallef Grimaud

• The Grammar and Functions sections are divided into four stages: Introduction, Focus, Practice, and Task.
  The language is introduced in a recorded conversation or in a reading text.

• There will be questions to check your understanding of the text.

• The Focus section highlights the main areas of the language introduced in the previous stage and asks some questions about how we form and use the language. The notes in the Review section help answer these questions.

• The Practice stage has activities to practise the language from the Introduction, using the answers to the Focus questions as a guide. The aim is to practise speaking as much as possible.

• There are further written practice exercises in the Review.
  The section ends with a more open task to practise speaking and communicating in pairs or groups.

You are offered a variety of interesting activities in which you discuss the topic of the unit and exchange ideas about it. You will learn important new words and phrases which you can use when you carry out the tasks in the unit.

In the Vocabulary Section you can find definitions and examples, and listen to the pronunciation of new vocabulary. Do further practice exercises.

In the Reading section you will read authentic articles on a variety of topics from the Financial Times and other newspapers and books on business. You will develop your reading skills and learn essential business vocabulary. You will also be able to discuss the ideas and issues in the articles.

In the Listening Section you will hear authentic interviews with businesspeople and a variety of scripted recordings. You will develop listening skills such as listening for information and note-taking.

The Language Focus Section focuses on common problem areas at Upper Intermediate level. You will become more accurate in your use of language.

The book also contains a Case Studies Section and Review Section in which your tutor will assess your understanding of each respective unit.

Our Elementary Business course book will combine general English with business situations, giving students the social and functional English they need to work, travel, and socialize.

This is a course for adult professional learners who need English for work, and for communication in out-of-work functional contexts, such as travel or socializing. The balance of general and business English is suitable for those who need to interact in a variety of situations both in and out of the workplace. The NEW video footage on the Student's DVD-ROM and Teacher's DVD brings the outside world into the classroom, and provides additional speaking and listening practice.