Pass Cambridge BEC Preliminary. Contents. 1a Job descriptions. 1b Working
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Pass Cambridge BEC Preliminary IAN WOOD, ANNE WILLIAMS, LOUISE PILE, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD & MICHAEL BLACK INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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The only exam-preparation course for the international business English examination, Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) at Preliminary level.
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Sample from Unit 8b – Correspondence Letter phrases Letter writing Reading
Contents 1a Job descriptions 1b Working conditions 2a Company history 2b Company activities 3 Exam focus: vocabulary 4a Telephoning 4b Internal communication 5a Facts and figures 5b Performance 6 Exam focus: reading
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Product description Product development Business equipment Correspondence Exam focus: writing Business hotels Commuting Arranging a conference At a conference Exam focus: listening
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Production Quality control Direct service providers The banking sector Exam focus: speaking Delivery services Trading Recruiting staff Applying for a job Exam practice
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12 double units cover a wide variety of relevant, workrelated situations Exam tests at every third unit to consolidate learners’ understanding and knowledge Final exercise in self-study section of each unit gives exam practice Essential tips for examination success
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A systematic review of key grammar and vocabulary ‘Don’t forget!’ sections in each unit highlight grammar points Pair work and supplementary activities Opportunities for self-study Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary available online
“Some excellent material for students and teachers alike and I recommend these publications to anyone interested in the BEC exams or indeed teaching any general business English course.” Iatefl Issues “A truly comprehensive set of preparation materials.” English Teaching Matters “This book would be appropriate for all learners of general business English and not only those intending to take the BEC examination. The book has the up-to-date feel essential for face validity with business English learners. Recommended.” EL Gazette
BEC Preliminary Level Course Student’s Book: 1902741250 Workbook with Answer Key: 1902741293 Teacher’s Book: 1902741269 Class and Exam Focus 2 Audio CDs: 1902741285 Self-Study Practice Tests with Answer Key with FREE Audio CD: 1902741404
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Progress to Vantage LOUISE PILE, ANNE WILLIAMS, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD, COLIN BENN & PAUL DUMMETT INTERMEDIATE TO UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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A course to develop business English skills designed to bridge the gap between the BEC Preliminary and Vantage levels.
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Topic: Training opportunities Language focus: Present simple and continuous Topic: Successful companies Language focus: Past simple and present perfect Topic: Social situations Language focus: Effective socialising Topic: Business travel Language focus: Passives Topic: Being the boss Language focus: Review Situations: Business correspondence Skills: Effective e-mails
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Topic: Looking to the future Language focus: Future forms 8 Topic: Corporate social responsibility Language focus: Modal verbs 9 Situations: Telephone calls Skills: Effective telephoning 10 Topic: What if...? Language focus: Conditionals 1 & 2 11 Topic: Getting started in business Language focus: Review 12 Situations: Presenting your company Skills: Effective presentations
Progress to Vantage bridges the gap between the BEC Preliminary level and the next Vantage level.
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Designed for those who have passed the BEC Preliminary exam, and general students of business English at a PreIntermediate level, this course improves and strengthens students’ business English skills to begin a formal BEC Vantage exam preparation course.
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Work-related topics: most core units focus on a work-related topic 16 grammar focus units: one-page units clarify and consolidate additional key grammatical areas 4 business skills units: socializing, business writing, telephoning and presentations 4 language skills units: extra practice and strategies to help improve and strengthen the four language skills Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary available online
“Progress to Vantage achieves its aim to bridge the gap between Cambridge BEC Preliminary and Vantage levels. The book has the up-to-date feel essential for face validity with business English learners. Recommended.” EL Gazette “If you have Intermediate level students who will benefit from a systematic grammar-based approach to business English, Progress to Vantage could be the book you are looking for.” English Teaching Matters “Progress to Vantage will work well with pre-work students who want to get qualified and in-work students who want a solid coursebook and nothing more.” English Teaching Professional “This course is suitable for those whose main goal is to reach an Intermediate business English level. Comprehensive, and enjoyable, sure to score high with students and teachers alike.” Tefl. Net Reviews
Progress To Vantage Student’s Book: 1902741439 Workbook with Answer Key: 1902741471 Teacher’s Book: 1902741447 Class and Exam Focus Audio CD: 1902741463
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Pass Cambridge BEC Vantage IAN WOOD, ANNE WILLIAMS, LOUISE PILE, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD & MICHAEL BLACK UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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Contents 1a Teamwork 1b Communication 2a Entertaining a client 2b Corporate hospitality 3a Ordering goods 3b Cash flow 4a Brand power 4b Public relations 5a Relocation 5b New premises
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The best-selling exam-preparation course for the international business English examination, Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) at Vantage level.
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Reporting results Environmental report Health and safety Rights at work Business expenses Business travel Flexible benefits Staff appraisal Marketing disasters Going global
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10 double units cover a wide variety of relevant, workrelated situations Exam tests at every third unit to consolidate learners’ understanding and knowledge Essential tips for examination success A systematic review of key grammar and vocabulary Pair work and supplementary activities
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Self-study sections cover grammar, functions and vocabulary in exam-style exercises Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary available online
“They are excellent.” Cristiana Brunetti, Director of Studies, Living Language Institute, Rome, Italy “Good presentation... easy to use.” English Teaching Matters “Very clear, easy to use and complete. Ideal preparation for the exams. Good listening exercises too for BEC students.” Susan Wilkinson, EFL Teacher, France “This is a course which progressively leads to the exam, but is also interested in the more general language and skills development of its users.” ELT Journal
BEC Vantage Level Course Student’s Book: 1902741307 Workbook with Answer Key: 190274134X Teacher’s Book: 1902741315 Class and Exam Focus 2 Audio CDs: 1902741331 Self-Study Practice Tests with Answer Key with FREE Audio CDs: 1902741412
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Pass Cambridge BEC Higher IAN WOOD, ANNE WILLIAMS, LOUISE PILE, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD & MICHAEL BLACK ADVANCED LEVEL
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The only exam-preparation course for the international business English examination, Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) at Higher level.
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Sample from Unit 5a Staff Motivation Talking about motivation at work Formal report language Reading Listening Report Writing
Contents 1a Work roles 1b Company structure 2a Stocks and shares 2b Mergers and acquisitions 3a Trade fairs 3b Entering a market 4a The future of work 4b e-business 5a Staff motivation 5b Recruitment
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Corporate culture Cultural diversity Industrial espionage Business ethics Global brands Global sourcing
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8 double units cover a wide variety of work-related situations Exam tests at every third unit to consolidate learners’ understanding and knowledge Essential tips for examination success Systematic review of key grammar and vocabulary Pair work and supplementary activities combine studies with real-world activities
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Self-study sections cover grammar, functions and vocabulary in exam-style exercises Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary is available online
“Good, well structured. Not too dense, very focused on exam skills.” Julia Shirtliff, Head of English,Volkshochschule, Frankfurt, Germany
“Excellent, we use BEC Vantage and Higher.” Mrs S Lansdale, EFL Manager, Guildford College of FE & HE, UK
BEC Higher Level Course Student’s Book: 1902741358 Workbook with Answer Key: 1902741390 Teacher’s Book : 1902741366 Class and Exam Focus 2 Audio CDs: 1902741382 Self-Study Practice Tests with Answer Key with FREE Audio CD: 1902741420
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