'I find the book practical, up to date and well structured. The organisation of each unit works well and is user-friendly. The text incorporates different varieties and registers of Spanish which is a very welcome and useful feature. I found the debates and group activities particularly relevant and interesting.' Carmen Usategui, University of Chester, UK
I find the book practical, up to date and well structured. The organisation of each unit works well and is user-friendly. The text incorporates different varieties and registers of Spanish which is a very welcome and useful feature. I found the debates and group activities particularly relevant and interesting. Carmen Usategui, University of Chester, UK
Product Description
En Activo is a contemporary course which provides students with a structured
development of written and spoken business language skills, focusing on real
business people and situations from all over the Spanish-speaking world. The
book consists of twenty chapters that incorporate contextual information on
the business environment of Spain and Latin America, role-plays,
illustrative dialogues, dedicated written exercises, relevant grammar
instruction, practical communicative exercises, up-to-date practical advice,
model items of written and spoken business protocol, and links to numerous
carefully-selected and integrated websites. Each chapter is structured as
follows: - Le Presento a. : introduction of the central individual and their
working life - Escuche, por favor: extensive listening exercises and
accompanying activities - Recuerde que...: grammar revision and
communicative exercises - Para saber m s: deepens knowledge about Spanish
and Latin-American business culture and etiquette - As¡ se hace: hands-on
section practising business situations and day-to-day tasks -¨ Sabe navegar?:
practices web research and web etiquette Each fifth chapter is a revision
chapter, which puts the acquired knowledge in practice via discussion
groups, presentations and debates. The supporting website at
www.enactivo.info features additional web and learning resources and
exercises. The audio containing all interviews and listening comprehension
exercises is freely downloadable from the site. At the end of this course
the student will have a sound knowledge of the Spanish speaking business
world and the language skills required to put this knowledge in practice.