Helen Stephenson

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English Explorer is a motivating new four-level series for students at secondary level, with a strong International focus. It combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video and content. With English Explorer, students: EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic, bringing real people, real places, and real stories into the English language classroom. LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing language skills through age-appropriate print and multimedia resources. DEVELOP critical thinking and other practical, real-world skills, including study skills and writing techniques.

Each Student's Book contains twelve modules divided into the core lessons of Business topic, Business skills and Learning strategies. This module division of material makes it flexible to the needs and requirements of each class. The class CD is packaged in the back of the book.

BEC is an internationally recognised business qualification that demonstrates an ability to use English in professional contexts. As a University of Cambridge ESOL examination, international companies use it as a suitable entry requirement by academic institutions and for recruitment. Success with BEC provides complete preparation for the BEC exams, but is also an ideal focus for in-company training courses and for business people and students wishing to improve their English and job prospects. The course covers the three levels of the exam: BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher.

"Success with BEC" offers complete exam preparation. Each module is divided into: Business Topic lessons which teach vocabulary from BEC topic areas; Business Skills lessons which focus on essential communication skills; and, Exam Spotlight lessons which present information about the exam, develop exam skills and provide exam practice. The core lessons all: cover a carefully-designed grammar syllabus with extensive practice; introduce modern business issues of the day; and, include exam-type activities and tips for exam success. The input texts focus on current business topics and skills. Exam-led grammar syllabus - The grammar is explicitly presented and practised in the core lessons. The structure of the book ensures 100 per cent coverage of the content of the exam. The BEC exams deal with either business topics or business skills. It allows teachers to select the type of lesson (topic-based or skill-based) according to the needs of their learners. Each lesson is self contained. The Workbook features interesting and motivating input and activities. It consolidates and extends the grammar, vocabulary and business skills presented in the Student's Book. It also provides further exam practice. The Teacher's Book includes reduced pages from the Student's Book for easy reference. It contains step-by-step teaching notes, answers, tapescripts and suggestions for further practice. It also offers a section of highly focused and fun photocopiable activities, ideal for pre-work or business students.