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Business Partner is an innovative business English course fully aligned to the Global Scale of
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English (GSE) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

This new eight-level business English course is for learners and professionals who want to
communicate effectively in English in the workplace. Business Partner allows for personalization of
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the learning experience with a structured modular approach that gives the flexibility to focus on
specific needs and learning outcomes.
Business Partner offers a balanced mix of language and skills, with real-life business stories
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provided through authentic videos on business topics such as Financial crises, Training and
development, Business culture, Employee performance and Time management. The integrated video-
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based Communication skills training programme develops learners’ awareness of communication

issues, including building relationships, giving feedback, managing bad news, and mentoring. Business
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Learners have the opportunity to evaluate their progress step by step against the Global Scale of
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Course Components
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• Course Book with Digital Resources

• Course Book with MyEnglishLab
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• Workbook
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• Teacher’s Resource Book with MyEnglishLab

• Active Teach
• Website: http://pearsonELT.com/businesspartner

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The Global Scale of English and the Common

European Framework of Reference
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The Global Scale of English is a standardized, granular scale from 10 to 90 which measures English
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language proficiency. It is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Unlike
the CEFR, which describes proficiency in terms of broad levels, the Global Scale of English identifies
what a learner can do at each point on a more granular scale—and within a CEFR level. The scale is
designed to motivate learners by demonstrating incremental progress in their language ability. The
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Global Scale of English forms the backbone for Pearson English course material and assessment.
CEFR and the Global Scale of English both comprise a number of Can Do statements, or “learning
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objectives,” for each of the four language skills, describing what learners should be able to do at
different levels of proficiency. The learning objectives are written to reflect what a student ‘Can Do’
with language without regard to the context in which a language skill may surface. The GSE Learning
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Objectives have been aligned to the CEFR, and many additional statements created, rated for difficulty,
and calibrated to the scale.
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This document provides an overview of the learning objectives that are covered in each unit of the
course. As the learning objectives focus specifically on language skills, some learning objectives will
be repeated multiple times, a reflection of the fact that skills are built through practice in multiple
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contexts.
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in the second or foreign language), it is important to encounter the skill in a variety of contexts. The
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content of Business Partner is designed to provide multiple touchpoints from which a learner can
explore the possibilities of use of any given language skill. From conversations in the workplace, to
negotiation and presentation skills, learners are given a variety of opportunities to improve their agility
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and fluency with the various skills.

For each learning objective we indicate whether a statement is from the original CEFR or newly created
by Pearson English:
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(Ca) Common European Framework descriptor, adapted or edited, © Council of Europe

(N2000) North (2000) descriptor, verbatim
(Ea) Eiken descriptor, adapted or edited © Eiken Foundation of Japan
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(P) New Pearson English descriptor
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(Wa) WIDA ELD Standards (2012), adapted or edited

[Note: If a value is in parentheses, it indicates the learning objective is still undergoing research and
validation, and therefore the value is a provisional estimate.]
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Business Partner is aligned with the Global Scale of English and the Common European Framework of
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Reference. It takes learners from CEFR A1 to C1 (20-85 on the Global Scale of English). Each lesson
guides students to a ‘Can Do’ goal in line with the Global Scale of English and the Common European
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The unit tables on the following pages list the main learning objectives presented in each lesson. Those
that appear in italics are associated with support activities that build up to a larger lesson outcome, or
indicate an additional skill which is significant in terms of overall learning, though it is not the primary
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skills focus targeted in the lesson.

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UNIT 1 Corporate culture

Grammar: Future Continuous and Future Perfect Simple; Phrases with be
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Vocabulary: Elements of corporate culture

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Functional language: Building trust; Self-presentation; Structuring a

company news blog
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1.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a

TV programme on a work-related
topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 8
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Can understand the advantages and

disadvantages of different options
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during a discussion. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 8

Speaking Can take part in routine formal
discussions conducted in clear
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information is exchanged. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 9
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work-related topic. (P) 51 B1+ (51–58) 9

1.2 Reading Can scan a long text or a set of
related texts in order to find specific
information. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 10
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1.3 Listening Can extract specific details from a

TV programme on a work-related
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topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 12

Speaking Can maintain rapport during
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a negotiation using personal

pronouns of inclusion (i.e. ‘we’ vs.
‘I, you’). (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 12
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Can justify and sustain views clearly by

providing relevant explanations and
arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 12
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Can encourage agreement during

group discussions by indicating the
areas where people have the same
opinion. (P) 68 B2+ (67–75) 13
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Can maintain rapport during a

negotiation using personal pronouns
of inclusion (i.e. ‘we’ vs. ‘I, you’). (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 13
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Can encourage agreement in

meetings using fixed expressions. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 13
1.4 Speaking Can give a short, rehearsed talk or
presentation on a familiar topic. (Ca) 53 B1+ (51–58) 15

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LESSON SKILL LEARNING OBJECTIVE GSE CEFR PAGE(S)

1.5 Reading Can extract key details from a
company blog or article. (P) 53 B1+ (51–58) 16
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emphasise the main point. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 16

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Can use appropriate outlines to

organise ideas. (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 16
BW1 Listening Can identify the main reasons for
and against an argument or idea
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standard speech. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 88
Can understand problem and
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conversation. (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 88
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expressing concerns in a formal
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discussion. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 88

Speaking Can discuss a plan of action for
dealing with a work-related task. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 89
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issue by discussing pros and cons of
various options. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 89
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proposal with supporting details. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 89
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UNIT 2 Training and development

Grammar: Modals in the passive voice; Linking words for reasons and
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purpose
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Vocabulary: Training and development

Functional language: Exchanging ideas; Facilitating a discussion; Requests
and reasons
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2.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a
TV programme on a work-related
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Can understand the speaker’s point
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at natural speed and in standard
language. (CJa) 65 B2 (59–66) 18
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Speaking Can describe in detail why they agree
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topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 22
Speaking Can justify and sustain views clearly by
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providing relevant explanations and

arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 22
Can politely interject while someone
else is speaking during a work-
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related meeting. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 23

Can encourage decision-making in
meetings using fixed expressions. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 23
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Can lead a discussion, expanding

and developing ideas, if given time in
advance to prepare. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 23

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LESSON SKILL LEARNING OBJECTIVE GSE CEFR PAGE(S)

2.4 Listening Can extract the key details from
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advance to prepare. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 24, 25
2.5 Reading Can infer the meaning of words from
context in work-related documents on
familiar topics. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 26
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argument giving the reasons for or
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Can support a main idea with
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examples and reasons. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 26

BW2 Reading Can scan a long text or a set of
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related texts in order to find specific

information. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 90
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information. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 90
Speaking Can justify and sustain views clearly
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Can respond to clearly expressed
questions on a presentation they have
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UNIT 3 Finance
Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability; Position of adverbs and
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Vocabulary: Finance and economic crises

Functional language: Responding to bad news; Asking for clarification and
paraphrasing; Useful phrases for annual report summaries
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3.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a
TV programme on a work-related
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topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 28

Can follow changes of topic in factual
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TV news items and form an idea of the

main content. (C) 61 B2 (59–66) 28
Speaking Can bring relevant personal
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illustrate a point. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 29
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written sources and summarise the

ideas orally. (Ca) 57 B1+ (51–58) 29
3.2 Reading Can scan a long text or a set of
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related texts in order to find specific

information. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 30
Speaking Can describe in detail why they agree
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TV programme on a work-related
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discussions in meetings conducted in
clear, standard speech. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 32
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Speaking Can bring relevant personal

experiences into a conversation to
illustrate a point. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 32
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Can politely interject while someone

else is speaking during a work-
related meeting. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 33
Can adjust their tone of voice to
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bad news to a colleague or client. (P) 63 B2 (59–66) 33

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LESSON SKILL LEARNING OBJECTIVE GSE CEFR PAGE(S)

3.4 Listening Can understand the details of a
complex telephone order for goods
or services. (P) 68 B2+ (67–75) 34
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understanding on the phone. (P) 54 B1+ (51–58) 35

3.5 Reading Can infer the meaning of words from
context in work-related documents on
familiar topics. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 36
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Writing Can write a short analysis of

a business trend in their own
professional field. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 36
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examples and reasons. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 36
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discussions in meetings conducted in
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clear, standard speech. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 92

Can distinguish between relevant
and irrelevant content in extended
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Speaking Can explain information in detail in
graphs and charts. (P) 66 B2 (59–66) 92
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during a discussion. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 93
Can justify the reasons for a particular
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decision or course of action. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 93

Writing Can write a simple summary of the
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decisions made in a meeting. (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 93

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UNIT 4 Digital business

Grammar: Zero, First and Second conditionals; Linkers; Noun phrases to
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Vocabulary: Digital business and technology

Functional language: Keeping a meeting on track; Reaching agreement
in a negotiation; Useful phrases for business proposals
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TV programme on a work-related
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Can understand the speaker’s point
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at natural speed and in standard
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providing relevant explanations and
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Can present a summary of a

straightforward business proposal. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 39
4.2 Listening Can understand specialised
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vocabulary used in presentations or

discussions within their field. (P) 66 B2 (59–66) 40
Speaking Can clearly and concisely describe a
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product or a service within their field.

(N2007A) 63 B2 (59–66) 41
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Writing Can write instructions on how to use a

device or product. (P) 56 B1+ (51–58) 41
4.3 Listening Can extract specific details from a
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topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 42
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of view on most topics delivered
at natural speed and in standard
language. (CJa) 65 B2 (59–66) 42
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Speaking Can justify and sustain views clearly by

providing relevant explanations and
arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 42
Can manage discussion on familiar
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topics confirming comprehension,

inviting others in, etc. (Ca) 65 B2 (59–66) 43
Can respond to interruptions in a
meeting using fixed expressions. (P) 54 B1+ (51–58) 43
Can manage discussion on familiar
topics confirming comprehension,
inviting others in, etc. (Ca) 65 B2 (59–66) 43

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4.4 Listening Can understand a course of action
suggested during a negotiation. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 44
Speaking Can encourage decision-making in
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meetings using fixed expressions. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 45

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Can suggest solutions to problems

and explain why they would work. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 45
4.5 Writing Can check and correct spelling,
punctuation and grammar mistakes in
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Can clearly signal problem and
solution relationships in structured
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Can write a simple business
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proposal with supporting details. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 46

BW4 Reading Can scan a long text or a set of
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related texts in order to find specific

information. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 94
Can identify the main conclusions
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arguments in a clearly signalled
way. (Ca) 59 B2 (59–66) 94
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Speaking Can give the advantages and

disadvantages of various options on
a topical issue. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 94
Listening Can understand in detail work-
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related phone messages. (P) 61 B2 (59–66) 95

BW4 Speaking Can describe future plans and
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intentions in detail, giving degrees of

probability. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 95
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conveying factual information, stating
reasons for actions. (Ca) 61 B2 (59–66) 95
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UNIT 5 Performance
Grammar: Linking words and concessive clauses; Phrasal verbs
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Vocabulary: Rewarding performance

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Functional language: Responding to challenging feedback, Leading and

participating in review meetings; Positive comments and constructive
criticism
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5.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a
TV programme on a work-related
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topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 48

Can recognise the speaker’s point of
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view in a structured presentation. (P) 63 B2 (59–66) 48

Speaking Can justify a viewpoint on a topical
issue by discussing pros and cons of
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various options. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 49

Writing Can write a simple summary of the
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decisions made in a meeting. (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 49

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5.2 Reading Can identify the main conclusions in

a text that presents and contrasts
arguments in a clearly signalled
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way. (Ca) 59 B2 (59–66) 50, 51

Can scan a long text or a set of
related texts in order to find specific
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information. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 50

Speaking Can show interest and appreciation
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in conversation using a range of

expressions. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 51
5.3 Listening Can extract specific details from a
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TV programme on a work-related
topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 52
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Speaking Can justify and sustain views clearly by

providing relevant explanations and
arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 52
Can give detailed feedback about
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familiar task or project. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 53
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5.4 Listening Can extract the key details from
discussions in meetings conducted
in clear, standard speech. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 54
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Speaking Can give a detailed update on a

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work-related project. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 54

Can describe the personal
significance of events and
experiences in detail. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 54
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5.5 Reading Can infer the meaning of words from

context in work-related documents on
familiar topics. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 56
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Can understand written feedback

about what they are doing well and
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what they need to improve on in

their job performance. (P) 56 B1+ (51–58) 56
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Writing Can write a summary of the

decisions and action items identified
during a meeting. (P) 66 B2 (59–66) 56
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BW5 Listening Can extract the key details from

discussions in meetings conducted in
clear, standard speech. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 96
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point of view when taking part in a

general discussion. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 96
Can identify the main reasons for
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and against an argument or idea

in a discussion delivered in clear
standard speech. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 96
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Speaking Can develop an argument giving

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reasons in support of or against a

particular point of view. (N2000) 63 B2 (59–66) 96
Can develop a clear argument with
supporting subsidiary points and
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relevant examples. (Ca) 66 B2 (59–66) 96

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UNIT 6 Ethics
Grammar: Third conditional; Linking words for causes and results
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Vocabulary: Business ethics

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Functional language: Voicing and responding to concerns; Selling a product

or service; Recent news, current news and future plans
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6.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a

TV programme on a work-related
topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 58
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Can understand the speaker’s point

of view on most topics delivered
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at natural speed and in standard

language. (CJa) 65 B2 (59–66) 58
Speaking Can give detailed answers to questions
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in a face-to-face
survey. (P) 61 B2 (59–66) 59
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Writing Can write a structured text clearly

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signalling main points and supporting

details. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 59
6.2 Listening Can understand main points and
check comprehension by using
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contextual clues. (Ca) 64 B2 (59–66) 60

Can recognise when examples
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are being given in a structured

presentation on an unfamiliar
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topic. (P) 61 B2 (59–66) 60

Speaking Can talk about possibilities in the past
with precision. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 61
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6.3 Listening Can extract specific details from a

TV programme on a work-related
topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 62
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Can recognise that a speaker is

expressing concerns in a formal
discussion. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 62
Speaking Can justify and sustain views clearly by
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providing relevant explanations and

arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 62
Can express specific concerns about
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a work-related issue. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 63

Listening Can recognise that a speaker is
expressing concerns in a formal
discussion. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 63

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6.4 Listening Can identify the main reasons for
and against an argument or idea
in a discussion delivered in clear
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standard speech. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 64

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Speaking Can describe objects, possessions

and products in detail, including
their characteristics and special
features. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 64
Can clearly and concisely describe
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a product or a service within their

field. (N2007A) 63 B2 (59–66) 65
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6.5 Reading Can infer the meaning of words from

context in work-related documents or
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publications on unfamiliar topics. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 66

Writing Can express news and views
effectively in writing and relate to
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those of others. (C) 65 B2 (59–66) 66

BW6 Reading Can scan a long text or a set of
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related texts in order to find specific

information. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 98
Listening Can understand most of a radio
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audience. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 98

Can extract the main points from
news items, etc. with opinions,
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arguments and discussion. (Ca) 65 B2 (59–66) 98

Speaking Can give the advantages and
disadvantages of various options on
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a topical issue. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 98

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Can discuss options and possible

actions. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 98
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UNIT 7 Time management

Grammar: Adverbials and time expressions; Prepositions of time
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Vocabulary: Managing time

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Functional language: Discussing priorities; Dealing with difficulties in

negotiations; Problems, reasons and required action
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7.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a

TV programme on a work-related
topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 68
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Can identify the main reasons for

and against an argument or idea in a
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discussion delivered in clear standard

speech. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 68
Speaking Can bring relevant personal
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experiences into a conversation to

illustrate a point. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 69
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Can justify and sustain views clearly

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by providing relevant explanations

and arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 69
7.2 Reading Can make inferences or predictions
about the content of newspaper and
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magazine articles from headings,

titles or headlines. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 70
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Can extract key details from an

article on a business-related
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topic. (P) 63 B2 (59–66) 70

Can summarise, comment on and
discuss a wide range of factual and
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imaginative texts. (Ca) 66 B2 (59–66) 70

Speaking Can ask questions about challenges
someone may be facing in their
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job. (P) 61 B2 (59–66) 71

7.3 Listening Can extract specific details from a
TV programme on a work-related
topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 72
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Can recognise that a speaker is

expressing concerns in a formal
discussion. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 72
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Speaking Can bring relevant personal

experiences into a conversation to
illustrate a point. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 72
Can ask for a detailed update on a
work-related project. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 73

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7.4 Listening Can recognise indirect disagreement
expressed through modifiers used
during a negotiation. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 74
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to resolve a conflict in a simple

negotiation using fixed expressions. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 75
Reading Can understand factual details in
work-related emails. (P) 56 B1+ (51–58) 75
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7.5 Reading Can infer the meaning of words from

context in work-related documents on
familiar topics. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 76
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Writing Can write a brief standard report

conveying factual information,
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stating reasons for actions. (Ca) 61 B2 (59–66) 76

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examples and reasons. (P) 57 B1+ (51–58) 76

BW 7 Listening Can understand in detail work-related
phone messages. (P) 61 B2 (59–66) 100
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giving reasons. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 100
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task (e.g. deadlines, specifications). (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 100

Writing Can write an effective and
informative summary. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 100
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UNIT 8 Change
Grammar: Reported speech and reporting verbs; Passive voice with
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Functional language: Coaching and mentoring; Leading a brainstorming
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8.1 Listening Can extract specific details from a
TV programme on a work-related
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topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 78

Can follow a wide range of factual and
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creative texts and summarise themes

and opinions. (Ca) 70 B2+ (67–75) 78
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resisting a change. (P) 61 B2 (59–66) 79

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Can describe in detail why they agree

or disagree with a suggested work-
related change. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 79
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8.2 Listening Can understand main points and

check comprehension by using
contextual clues. (Ca) 64 B2 (59–66) 80
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Can understand the speaker’s point

of view on most topics delivered
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at natural speed and in standard

language. (CJa) 65 B2 (59–66) 80
Speaking Can describe the personal significance
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of events and experiences in detail. (Ca) 63 B2 (59–66) 81

Can narrate a story in detail, giving
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relevant information about feelings

and reactions. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 81
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8.3 Listening Can extract specific details from a TV
programme on a work-related topic. (P) 65 B2 (59–66) 82
Speaking Can justify and sustain views clearly by
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providing relevant explanations and

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arguments. (Ca) 60 B2 (59–66) 82

Can ask open-ended questions
to better understand the specific
details of a problem. (P) 60 B2 (59–66) 83
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Can give advice on a wide range of

subjects. (P) 66 B2 (59–66) 83
Can give detailed feedback about
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someone’s performance on a familiar

task or project. (P) 67 B2+ (67–75) 83
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8.4 Speaking Can lead a discussion, expanding

and developing ideas, if given time in
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advance to prepare. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 85

Can lead a discussion so that the
group is able to make a decision. (P) 69 B2+ (67–75) 85
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Can evaluate the advantages and

disadvantages of different options
during a discussion. (P) 64 B2 (59–66) 85
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Can encourage discussion by inviting

others to join in, say what they think,
etc. (Ca) 62 B2 (59–66) 85
8.5 Writing Can check and correct spelling,
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punctuation and grammar mistakes in

long written texts. (P) 72 B2+ (67–75) 86
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Can write a detailed summary of

work-related information. (P) 73 B2+ (67–75) 86
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BW 8 Reading Can summarise, comment on and

discuss a wide range of factual and
imaginative texts. (Ca) 66 B2 (59–66) 102
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Listening Can identify the main reasons for

and against an argument or idea
in a discussion delivered in clear
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standard speech. (P) 59 B2 (59–66) 103

Speaking Can give detailed opinions during
work-related meetings if provided
with sufficient background
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information. (P) 66 B2 (59–66) 103

Can recommend a course of action,
giving reasons. (P) 62 B2 (59–66) 103
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Can report the opinions of others. (P) 58 B1+ (51–58) 103

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