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quoi_de_neuf? · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 48

...I use "Business Basics" for the most part, but would like to have more variety. My students are adults aged 30-50s, various levels (total beginners through to advanced) and work in either IT / Finance / Science. I teach one-to-one and small groups.

Suggestions welcome!

Thanks.

Mike_2007 · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 349 Location: Bucharest, Romania

I've been using BEC2 for one-to-ones with intermediates. It needs some adapting but I find most of the activities to be useful, practical and not as patronising as some of the other books. The students I've used it with have all been pleased with it. I've also used Market Leader for specific exercises and extra homework.

Most of the time I find the best idea for a one-to-one is to research the student's company's product or line of work and work with articles from industry magazines or websites. It's a great way to focus on vocabulary and grammar, to provoke discussion and to highlight structure and can be a jumping off point for assignments, reports and other writing skills.

gaijinalways · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2279

I have been using Business Objectives (Oxford University Press) which is rated for preintermediate to intermediate. I also of course, supplement with other various business activities depending on student interests.

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Bonjour

I'd recommend the Market Leader series;

it's up-to-date and available for different levels.

basiltherat · Joined: 04 Oct 2003 Posts: 952

We use something called QuickWork. Also by Oxford. For short courses, they're excellent, imho.
best
basil Very Happy

John Hall · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject:

For pre-intermediates, I use Global Links 1 and 2 from Longman. For intermediates, I use Working in English from C.U.P. And for high intermediates, I use New International Business English, also from C.U.P. Both Cambridge books are very thorough.

A friend of mine uses Market Leader and raves about that. It's a series of books that also appear to be quite thorough.

QatarChic · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 445 Location: Qatar

I agree- Market Leader's one of the better ones and there is some useful stuff/links on this site too:

http://www.businessenglishonline.net/

Girl Scout · Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 525 Location: Inbetween worlds

I use a 9 year old book that isn't worth the paper it is written one. Actually, I try NOT to use the book as much as possible.

tedkarma · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 10:35 am Post subject:

It depends on the level of the students and the purpose of the course - but generally - IMO/IME - Business English needs to be tailored to the students and the company - and the more realia involved the better.

All that said - for false beginners I've always liked Business Venture 1 (except for the last two chapters) and I don't include BVII in that recommendation.

quoi_de_neuf? · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 48

Thanks for all your suggestions! I had a look at Market Leader and quite liked the look of that one.

Girl Scout [quote] I use a 9 year old book that isn't worth the paper it is written one. Actually, I try NOT to use the book as much as possible [/quote]
Care to share the name of said book?!

Mike_2007 Great idea to look at the company's brochures and complement an article with exercise from a textbook.

Thanks again Smile

Quoi

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Market Leader is one I've been using for awhile now. I find it offers good opportunities to connect to students/company activities. Beyond that, I draw on a scattered assortment of Cambridge business volumes for exercises, vocabulary, and communication activities.