Pass Cambridge BEC Preliminary

IAN WOOD, ANNE WILLIAMS, LOUISE PILE, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD & MICHAEL BLACK

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

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 7a Product description 13a Production
1b Working conditions 7b Product development 13b Quality control
2a Company history 8a Business equipment 14a Direct service providers
2b Company activities 8b Correspondence 14b The banking sector
3 Exam focus: vocabulary 9 Exam focus: writing 15 Exam focus: speaking
4a Telephoning 10a Business hotels 16a Delivery services
4b Internal communication 10b Commuting 16b Trading
5a Facts and figures 11a Arranging a conference 17a Recruiting staff
5b Performance 11b At a conference 17b Applying for a job
6 Exam focus: reading 12 Exam focus: listening 18 Exam practice

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Key Features:
● 12 double units cover a wide variety of relevant, work- ● A systematic review of key grammar and vocabulary
related situations ● ‘Don’t forget!’ sections in each unit highlight grammar
● Exam tests at every third unit to consolidate learners’ points
understanding and knowledge ● Pair work and supplementary activities
● Final exercise in self-study section of each unit gives ● Opportunities for self-study
exam practice ● Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary
● Essential tips for examination success available online

“Some excellent material for students and teachers alike and I recommend these publications to BEC Preliminary Level Course
anyone interested in the BEC exams or indeed teaching any general business English course.” Student’s Book:
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Workbook with Answer Key:
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English Teaching Matters Teacher’s Book:
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“This book would be appropriate for all learners of general business English and not only those Class and Exam Focus
intending to take the BEC examination. The book has the up-to-date feel essential for face 2 Audio CDs:
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EL Gazette Self-Study Practice Tests
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 Progress to Vantage
LOUISE PILE, ANNE WILLIAMS, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD, COLIN BENN & PAUL DUMMETT

INTERMEDIATE TO UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

A course to develop business English skills designed to bridge the gap between the BEC
Preliminary and Vantage levels.

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Contents: 7 Topic: Looking to the future

1 Topic: Training opportunities Language focus: Future forms
Language focus: Present simple and continuous 8 Topic: Corporate social responsibility
2 Topic: Successful companies Language focus: Modal verbs
Language focus: Past simple and present perfect 9 Situations: Telephone calls
3 Topic: Social situations Skills: Effective telephoning
Language focus: Effective socialising 10 Topic: What if...?
4 Topic: Business travel Language focus: Conditionals 1 & 2
Language focus: Passives 11 Topic: Getting started in business
5 Topic: Being the boss Language focus: Review
Language focus: Review 12 Situations: Presenting your company
6 Situations: Business correspondence Skills: Effective presentations
16 Skills: Effective e-mails
Progress to Vantage bridges the gap between the BEC ● Work-related topics: most core units focus on a
Preliminary level and the next Vantage level. work-related topic
● 16 grammar focus units: one-page units clarify and
Designed for those who have passed the BEC Preliminary consolidate additional key grammatical areas
exam, and general students of business English at a Pre- ● 4 business skills units: socializing, business writing,
Intermediate level, this course improves and strengthens telephoning and presentations
students’ business English skills to begin a formal BEC ● 4 language skills units: extra practice and strategies to
Vantage exam preparation course. 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 Progress To Vantage
Vantage levels. The book has the up-to-date feel essential for face validity with business English
learners. Recommended.” EL Gazette Student’s Book:
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“If you have Intermediate level students who will benefit from a systematic grammar-based approach
Workbook with Answer Key:
to business English, Progress to Vantage could be the book you are looking for.”
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students who want a solid coursebook and nothing more.” English Teaching Professional
Class and Exam Focus
“This course is suitable for those whose main goal is to reach an Intermediate business English level. Audio CD:
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Tefl. Net Reviews

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 Pass Cambridge BEC Vantage
IAN WOOD, ANNE WILLIAMS, LOUISE PILE, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD & MICHAEL BLACK

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

The best-selling exam-preparation course for the international business English

examination, Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) at Vantage level.

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Contents
1a Teamwork 6a Reporting results
1b Communication 6b Environmental report
2a Entertaining a client 7a Health and safety
2b Corporate hospitality 7b Rights at work
3a Ordering goods 8a Business expenses
3b Cash flow 8b Business travel
4a Brand power 9a Flexible benefits
4b Public relations 9b Staff appraisal
5a Relocation 10a Marketing disasters
5b New premises 10b Going global

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Key Features:
● 10 double units cover a wide variety of relevant, work- ● Self-study sections cover grammar, functions and
related situations vocabulary in exam-style exercises
● Exam tests at every third unit to consolidate learners’ ● Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary
understanding and knowledge available online
● Essential tips for examination success
● A systematic review of key grammar and vocabulary
● Pair work and supplementary activities

“They are excellent.” BEC Vantage Level Course

Cristiana Brunetti, Director of Studies, Living Language Institute, Rome, Italy Student’s Book:
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“Good presentation... easy to use.” Workbook with Answer Key:
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too for BEC students.” Class and Exam Focus
Susan Wilkinson, EFL Teacher, France 2 Audio CDs:
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language and skills development of its users.” with Answer Key with FREE
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 Pass Cambridge BEC Higher
IAN WOOD, ANNE WILLIAMS, LOUISE PILE, RUSSELL WHITEHEAD & MICHAEL BLACK

ADVANCED LEVEL

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 6a Corporate culture
1b Company structure 6b Cultural diversity
2a Stocks and shares 7a Industrial espionage
2b Mergers and acquisitions 7b Business ethics
3a Trade fairs 8a Global brands
3b Entering a market 8b Global sourcing
4a The future of work
4b e-business
5a Staff motivation
5b Recruitment

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Key Features:
● 8 double units cover a wide variety of work-related ● Self-study sections cover grammar, functions and
situations vocabulary in exam-style exercises
● Exam tests at every third unit to consolidate learners’ ● Multilingual glossary of essential business vocabulary is
understanding and knowledge available online
● Essential tips for examination success
● Systematic review of key grammar and vocabulary
● Pair work and supplementary activities combine
studies with real-world activities

BEC Higher Level Course

Student’s Book:
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“Good, well structured. Not too dense, very focused on exam skills.” Workbook with Answer Key:
Julia Shirtliff, Head of English,Volkshochschule, Frankfurt, Germany 1902741390
Teacher’s Book :
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Class and Exam Focus
2 Audio CDs:
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Mrs S Lansdale, EFL Manager, Guildford College of FE & HE, UK Self-Study Practice Tests
with Answer Key with FREE
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