Oxford English for Careers

Eric H. Glendinning, James Greenan, Tony Grice, Keith Harding, Martyn Hobbs, Sam McCarter, Alison Pohl, Julia Starr Keddle, and Robin Walker

Oxford English for Careers teaches pre-work students to communicate in English, within the context of their chosen career.

The Oxford English for Careers series is ideal for pre-work students, who will need to use English in work situations.

Each book teaches English in context, so students practise the language and skills they need for the job in real work situations.

The series supports teachers in vocational teaching situations, providing them with specialist background information for each industry or profession.

Student's Book
Teacher's Resource Book
Class Audio CD

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Key features

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Authentic and up-to date information in every course, written and checked by industry insiders
Clear and straightforward structure, with each unit containing a menu of learning outcomes, and an end-of-unit checklist with 'Can do' tick boxes
Teaches English in context, so students practise the language and skills they need for the job in real work situations
Real-world profiles from genuine professionals in the 'It's my job' section offer authentic and engaging insights into the industry
Extra facts, figures, quotations, and specialist terminology included in the top margin of unit pages
Additional activities and tests in the Teacher's Resource Book make the course suitable for mixed-ability classes
The Teacher's Resource Book provides specialist background to the industry for every unit, as well as industry tips to support non-expert teachers
Project work in the Student's Book, additional activities on the Student's Site, and a Key words list of essential vocabulary at the end of every unit provide extra opportunities for revision