Kurzové učebnice

* The series is a complete training course for students intending to sit the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). * It reflects the format of the test and develops the necessary skills for each module. The series offers separate titles for the Academic Modules and the General Modules. * Practice tests are provided, together with step-by-step descriptions and models of how to answer test questions. * Includes useful tips. * Answer Key and transcripts of all listening tasks. * The material is suitable for use in class and for self-study.

Knihy z řady Testbuilders slouží k přípravě na mezinárodní zkoušky z angličtiny i bez pomoci učitele. Každá kniha obsahuje čtyři úplné testy, které mají stejnou obtížnost, formát i grafickou úpravu jako mezinárodní zkoušky. Kvalitní přípravě napomáhají barevně odlišené stránky nazvané Further Practice and Guidance, kterými jsou testy proloženy. Tyto stránky umožňují studentům se znovu podívat na právě vypracovaný test a vysvětlují, proč jsou které odpovědi správně či špatně a jak je nejlépe při testu postupovat. Stránky Further Practice and Guidance umožňují studentům osvojit sii strategie a postupy, které mu pomohou lépe se vypořádat s testovými úlohami, aby dosáhli při zkoušce maximálního počtu bodů.

Metodická příručka pro učitele obsauhuje: * úplný klíč a přepis nahrávek * metodické pokyny ke všem cvičením * vzorová řešení úloh z oddílu Writing včetně známek a komentářů * kopírovatelné cvičné testy * návody, jak si poradit s testovými úlohami

Level: Elementary Big City combines factual reports with a dramatized story to introduce students to Business English in context. Key features * Factual reports look at major companies and illustrate business themes such as branding, marketing success, customer service, and adapting to change. * Dramatized story demonstrates situational language and effective communication in a contemporary business context/environment. * Support materials enable learners to understand the video and express their own opinions and ideas.

This is a short course for learners who need to improve their ability to communicate when socialising, telephoning, presenting, taking part in meetings and/or negotiating. The course aims to build confidence and fluency by giving students the opportunity to analyse tasks and take part in practice activities to build their communications skills. The second edition includes a page of self-study tasks for each of the 15 units to enhance the effectiveness of this successful course. The page size of the book has been increased and the content redesigned, making it even easier to use.

Level: Pre-intermediate to Intermediate Essential Telephoning in English is a short skills course for adult learners of Business and general English. The course consists of 11 core units covering a wide range of communication skills: answering the telephone, beginning and ending a call, taking messages, dealing with problems, making appointments and communicating information. There are three consolidation units and an end-of-course review unit to enable learners to check progress. The course is designed primarily for use in class but is also suitable for self-study.

Business Goals is a three-level course in communicative English for learners who need English for business purposes. Each Student’s Book provides 30 core hours of class work which can be extended to over 60 hours using the additional material provided. Functional language, vocabulary and grammar are introduced in manageable amounts. With a focus on listening and speaking, learners are given the opportunity to build their confidence in areas such as telephoning, ordering, making arrangements, networking and dealing with problems in authentic business contexts.

Level: Intermediate Description: A companion volume to Really Learn 100 Phrasal Verbs, focusing on 100 phrasal verbs that are commonly used in business. The book teaches the verbs by first presenting each one in authentic contexts and then giving learners opportunities to practise them. Key features: * Each page focuses on one verb. * Graphs, diagrams, and illustrations help learners understand and remember. * Review pages consolidate learning. * The answer key forms a mini-reference dictionary. * Designed for self-study but can also be used in the classroom. * Useful preparation for BEC and other Business English exams.