Vicki Hollett

A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector. Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical subjects - installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done. Key features: Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating immediately. Vocabulary relevant to technical applications. Short, practical speaking tasks enable learners to use new language in hands-on contexts such as explaining purpose, giving instructions, and describing what things do. Frequent recycling to continually review and consolidate learning. Real help in telephoning, e-mailing, and reading technical information. Survival skills such as getting directions, changing money, and ordering food, plus games and other fun activities.

A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector. Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical subjects - installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done. Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating immediately. Vocabulary relevant to technical applications. Short, practical speaking tasks enable learners to use new language in hands-on contexts such as explaining purpose, giving instructions, and describing what things do. Frequent recycling to continually review and consolidate learning. Real help in telephoning, e-mailing, and reading technical information. Survival skills such as getting directions, changing money, and ordering food, plus games and other fun activities.

A clear structural syllabus set in the context of everyday business functions. Who is it for? Managers and trainee managers. Pre-experience business students. There is a clear functional syllabus tailored for the business student. The 15 free-standing units are each based on a key area of business interaction, such as telephoning, meetings, and socializing. The functional syllabus is combined with a strong grammar syllabus, ensuring progressive coverage of all the basic structures and tenses that occur in general coursebooks at lower-intermediate level. Special emphasis is placed on skills work, particularly listening and speaking. The student-centred approach invites learners to draw on their own professional experience in activities and discussions. Essential business vocabulary is presented in realistic contexts and taught systematically. The course includes a substantial amount of listening work, as well as a pronunciation syllabus. There is an accompanying video, Meeting Objectives.

Tech Talk is a course in practical communication for the international workplace. It equips learners for tasks like describing a problem, giving instructions, explaining functionality or offering help in areas ranging from maintenance to customer service, from manufacturing to technical support.

A course for adult learners in the technical, industrial, and scientific sectors, who need English for everyday workplace communication. Vicki Hollett is a graduate of Reading and Essex Universities in the UK, and now lives and teaches Business English in the USA. She has also taught in Japan and Algeria and run numerous workshops for teachers in Europe, the Far East, and South America.

Tech Talk is a course in practical communication for the international workplace. It equips learners for tasks like describing a problem, giving instructions, explaining functionality or offering help in areas ranging from maintenance to customer service, from manufacturing to technical support.

Clear presentation and practice of essential business language. Accompanying video: Creating Opportunities

This is a short, pacy course which is practical, flexible, and easily accessible to both students and teachers. It has a distinctive task-centred approach, with the aim of developing key business-related skills and language. The language syllabus is selective - language is addressed on a need-to-know basis in the Student's Book, with a more systematic review of grammar in the Workbook. Each of the five units covers key areas such as dealing with people, participating in meetings, exchanging information, and problem-solving. The principal focus is on developing students' speaking and listening skills. Each unit is divided into five or six sub-sections, which all end with a practical, work-related output task. There is a more substantial output activity at the end of the unit. Learners are encouraged to draw on their existing skills, knowledge, and experience of the workplace to carry out these tasks.

This is a short, pacy course which is practical, flexible, and easily accessible to both students and teachers. It has a distinctive task-centred approach, with the aim of developing key business-related skills and language. The language syllabus is selective - language is addressed on a need-to-know basis in the Student's Book, with a more systematic review of grammar in the Workbook. Each of the five units covers key areas such as dealing with people, participating in meetings, exchanging information, and problem-solving. The principal focus is on developing students' speaking and listening skills. Each unit is divided into five or six sub-sections, which all end with a practical, work-related output task. There is a more substantial output activity at the end of the unit. Learners are encouraged to draw on their existing skills, knowledge, and experience of the workplace to carry out these tasks.

Clear presentation and practice of essential business language. Accompanying video: Creating Opportunities How can it be used? As a continuous course. As a flexible resource to be dipped into. Who is it for? Business students who have not yet started on their career. Managers and trainee managers. Key features Comprehensive structural syllabus. Consistent use of authentic materials from real companies. Provides the everyday language and structures which learners need in specific professional situations. Emphasis on listening and speaking, with frequent role plays and conversation-based activities. 'Learner training' pages to promote learner independence, e.g Time management, Recording vocabulary, Using a dictionary and Guessing unknown words. Glossary of business terms used in the course. Full grammar and usage notes. The video Creating Opportunities is based on the syllabus of Business Opportunities and is an ideal supplement to the course.

A course for adult learners in the technical, industrial, and scientific sectors, who need English for everyday workplace communication. Vicki Hollett is a graduate of Reading and Essex Universities in the UK, and now lives and teaches Business English in the USA. She has also taught in Japan and Algeria and run numerous workshops for teachers in Europe, the Far East, and South America.

Tech Talk is a course in practical communication for the international workplace. It equips learners for tasks like describing a problem, giving instructions, explaining functionality or offering help in areas ranging from maintenance to customer service, from manufacturing to technical support.

Clear presentation and practice of essential business language. Accompanying video: Creating Opportunities How can it be used? As a continuous course. As a flexible resource to be dipped into. Who is it for? Business students who have not yet started on their career. Managers and trainee managers. Key features Comprehensive structural syllabus. Consistent use of authentic materials from real companies. Provides the everyday language and structures which learners need in specific professional situations. Emphasis on listening and speaking, with frequent role plays and conversation-based activities. 'Learner training' pages to promote learner independence, e.g Time management, Recording vocabulary, Using a dictionary and Guessing unknown words. Glossary of business terms used in the course. Full grammar and usage notes. The video Creating Opportunities is based on the syllabus of Business Opportunities and is an ideal supplement to the course.