Cambridge American Business English (Advanced): Student's Book

Author: (USA) Priscilla McChord
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is organized and structured around the core competencies that shape successful individuals. This theme-based, student-centered approach helps improve students' comprehensive abilities in reading, speaking, and writing. All content and activities in the book are centered around the SCANS competencies defined by U.S. government agencies. These competencies are essential soft skills in the workplace, including teamwork, performance improvement, problem-solving, and skill application. Possessing these skills can help people adapt to job requirements more quickly and achieve success. These competencies are equally applicable to the campus environment. This book is suitable for individuals working and studying in English-speaking environments and can be used as a textbook for ESL (English as a Second Language) courses, vocational school courses, intensive English courses, high school ESL courses, and on-the-job training. Even native English speakers will find this book useful. Features of the book:
1. Content and activities are related to SCANS competencies.
2. Each chapter's theme is closely tied to campus and work contexts.
3. Team-based activities reflect various real-world relationships.
4. Reading materials are real articles excerpted from newspapers and magazines.