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The CD-ROM Version includes all the features of the original BBC product in CD-ROM interactive format for individual study or group access through a corporate intranet. The product can be sold direct or at retail as a single item (all 20 units) and priced accordingly. It is designed for exam levels 1 and 2 and, as in the original BBC product, the course is structured around a drama story about the launch and marketing of an electronic toy.
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The original features have been enhanced by:
- Additional practice exercies
- Voice testing to match pronunciation with the video/audio
- On screen line-by-line translation
- Full course dictionary
- Word search facility
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The CD-ROM interactive course is designed for people working in an international environment or others who need to deal in English with real business situations. The course will help the learner to:
- Perform everyday business activities in English very quickly and efficiently;
- Develop written and spoken business communication skills;
- Represent their organization with confidence in any English-speaking environment.
| The course is based on a lively drama about the development of a new electronic toy and focuses on the marketing department as they plan the product launch. The characters in the story are taken from Europe, America and Asia. There is a strong emphasis on business tasks and functions (validated by the Open University Business School) plus advice on business management skills and commercial techniques. |
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TOPICS COVERED ARE:
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There are 20 eight-minute units covering separate topics.
New language and vocabulary are gradually introduced and key terms are repeated within the context of the story.
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- Introducing yourself
- Using the telephone
- Making appointments
- Receiving visitors
- Describing your company's products
- Making travel arrangements
- Staying at a hotel
- Showing visitors around the company
- Explaining how something works
- Re-scheduling plans and arrangements
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- Analysing your competitors
- Business letters and presenting information
- Travelling on business
- Presenting a product
- Entertaining visitors
- Complaining about products and services
- Comparing products and prices
- Negotiating prices
- Negotiating delivery
- Concluding a deal
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The CD-ROM includes a variety of interactive exercises for speaking and listening practice, voice testing, a course dictionary, and vocabulary examinations.
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Prepare for new vocabulary, check comprehension and aid revision; |
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Improve practical communication skills; |
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Follow-up activities to develop understanding and extend vocabulary; |
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Absorb grammar summaries. |
| The CD requires: |
- Windows 98 or Windows XP
- High Color mode and resolution 800x600 pixels on display
- Windows compatible sound card (minimum 16 bit)
- Microphone (recommended for voice testing)
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