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 schovat popis