Published 2012.

Elementary to Upper Intermediate

Business Life is a course that is:

• written by authors with a wide experience of teaching English for business in a range of international contexts, countries and cultures

• that respects the modern need for flexibility; learners can follow fast, standard or comprehensive tracks through the materials

• that follows a progressive and comprehensive grammar syllabus, with the stress on the effective use of grammar for clear communication

• that satisfies the requirements of the Common European Framework, BEC and equivalent global testing authorities

• that supports the learner in a highly connected modern world

The Elementary & Pre-Intermediate levels of the course consist 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

The Intermediate & Upper Intermediate levels of the course consist of:

• a course book with detachable answer booklet & business grammar guide

• 2 CDs containing course book listening exercises

• a self-study workbook packaged with 2 accompanying audio CDs

• a trainer's guide

Learners can follow fast, standard and comprehensive tracks through the material - 40 to 90 hours of work:

• Fast Track Elementary & Pre-Intermediate Levels: 40 hours (approx. 1 hour per unit) Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Levels: 45 hours (approx. 1.5 hours per unit)

• Standard Track Elementary & Pre-Intermediate Levels: 60 hours (approx. 1.75 hours per unit) Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Levels: 60 hours (approx. 2 hours per unit)

• Comprehensive Track Elementary & Pre-Intermediate Levels: 90 hours (approx. 2.5 hours per unit) Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Levels: 90 hours (approx. 3 hours per unit)

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 (Elementary & Pre-Intermediate levels only)

• detachable business grammar guide (Intermediate & Upper Intermediate levels only)

• audio scripts of all listening activities

• answers in a detachable booklet

CD package 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 CDs containing recordings of core language, pronunciation points

• 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

• progress checks/lists