Ian Badger

Aimed at students and professionals with an intermediate level of English, this practical series is designed to activate effective communication skills in the workplace. It includes essential vocabulary and phrases; language notes; practice exercises; and recordings of dialogues on CD.

Understand what they're saying -- however they say it This completely innovative self-study book and audio CD set is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills. It features real people talking about their work and their lives in a variety of native and non-native accents alongside exercises and learning material. Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English -- wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Writing. * Powered by COBUILD -- using the real language of business English * Listening contents: Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Small Talk, Working in English Globally, Telephoning and Teleconferencing. * Each unit contains: - Exercises based on authentic audio recording - Grammar tips - Key phrases * Audio CD containing 78 minutes of authentic recordings

To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That′s why Collins Listening is based entirely on 38 authentic everyday interactions to make sure that everything you learn is useful.From buying a mobile phone to asking for directions, joining a gym to understanding transport announcements, Listening will help you understand what is said to you, whatever the circumstances.

Real English for life beyond the classroom English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn't enough for real life. Being able to understand English as it is really spoken will give you the confidence to succeed in any English-speaking environment. Using a wide range of authentic, unscripted recordings of everyday people from around the world, Collins Listening (B2+) will help you to feel confident and prepared for anything. > Hear the language people really use when they are speaking > CD with over 40 authentic recordings in a wide variety of scenarios > Useful tips to increase your understanding of tone, slang and context Units are divided into the following themes: * Lifestyle * Practical advice and information * Attitudes and behaviour * Passions * Memorable experiences Each of these areas includes analysis of high-level, natural recordings between one, two and three people. Some conversations took place face-to-face while others were over the phone. All are 100% unscripted and unedited and do not use actors. About the series: What is it? Collins' innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack. The series includes helpful up-to-date and relevant topics needed to get by in English and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world's largest database of the English language. How can the series be used? The series can be used for independent study (self-study) and extra assignments, it's a great supplement to existing coursebooks, and the books can also be used as stand-alone coursebooks for short courses. All books have accompanying teacher resources available online. What levels are available? There are three levels available: A2 (Pre-intermediate) B1+ (Intermediate) B2+ (Upper intermediate)

Multilevel business English programme - Elementary course book

Multilevel business English programme - Elementary course book

Everyday Business English is for students with an intermediate level of English and can be used in the clasroom or for self-study. The book develops spoken language skills by presenting and practising vocabulary and expressions that are useful in eve ryday working life.

Everyday Business English is for students with an intermediate level of English and can be used in the clasroom or for self-study. The book develops spoken language skills by presenting and practising vocabulary and expressions that are useful in eve ryday working life.