Book One
Scope and Sequence
| Unit | Conversation | Listening | Reading | Writing | Language Use | Video | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Get That Job! | Talking about an interview. | An unsuccessful interview. | Job Interview Dos and Don'ts | Applying for a job. | Imperatives | Tammy's Job Interview | 9 |
| 2 Introduce Yourself! | Talking about the first tasks. | Getting to know a co-worker. | Business Cards 101 | Writing email introductions. |
Possessive adjectives | Learning about Co-workers |
19 |
| Review 1 | 29 | ||||||
| 3 Know the Company! | Talking about the company structure. | Short Talk Sharing responsibilities. |
Case Study 1 Valve— The Company without Hierarchy |
Writing mission statements. |
The simple future | The Perfect Slogan | 31 |
| 4 Leave a message! | Talking a message. | An honest mistake. | Lennox Systems— Employee Handbook |
Requesting and providing information in emails. |
Prepositions of time | Scheduling a Meeting |
41 |
| Review 2 | 51 | ||||||
| 5 Wear It Well! | Asking for fashion advice. | Short Talk Dresscodes at work. |
Case Study 2 Unique Dress Codes |
Comparing and contrasting of dress codes. |
Definite and indefinite articles |
Tammy's New Skirt | 53 |
| 6 Take That Order! | Talking about presentations. | Short Talk Importing products. |
Reading and Using Charts |
Writing about charts. | The past simple tense |
Making the First Sale |
63 |
| Review 3 | 73 | ||||||
| 7 Deal with It! | Dealing with customer complaint. | Short Talk Dealing with stress. |
Steps to Handling Complaints |
Responding to an email complaint. |
Adverbs of manner | Saving the Day | 75 |
| 8 Do it Right! | Talking about an inspiring figure. | Short Talk Building a successful business. |
Case Study 3 Mark Zuckerberg— Making Us More Connected |
Writing an autobiography. |
The present simple | The Key to Success | 85 |
| Review 4 | 95 | ||||||
| Mini Tests 1-4 | 97 | ||||||
| Video Scripts | 113 | ||||||
| Vocabulary | 117 | ||||||
| TOEIC Word List | 121 | ||||||
Book Two
Scope and Sequence
| Unit | Conversation | Listening | Reading | Writing | Language Use | Video | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Interviewing for Success | Talking about a job application. | Choosing the perfect employee. | Be Creative, Be Flexible! |
Announcing a job opening. |
The past simple and the present perfect |
Sam's Stellar Interview |
9 |
| 2 Working as a Team | Talking about a company event. | Team-building activities. | Strengthen Work Connections AND Have Fun! |
Creating teambuilding activities. |
Tag questions | Start on the Right Foot |
19 |
| Review 1 | 29 | ||||||
| 3 Talking Technology | Talking about a training session. | Short Talk Suggesting a new technology. |
The Emergence of DigiGifting Makes Gifting Easier |
Filing a technical complaint. |
Such, enough, and too |
Getting the Hang of Technology |
31 |
| 4 Presenting with Confidence | Preparing for a good presentation. | Short Talk Giving presentation feedback. |
Case Study 1 Valve— The Company without Hierarchy |
Writing a presentation. |
Conjunctions | Being Outstanding in Presenting |
41 |
| Review 2 | 51 | ||||||
| 5 Creating a Network | Suggesting networking methods. | Short Talk Encouraging people to socialize. |
You are Invited!! | Planning a networking event. |
Independent clauses | Connecting with VideoCon |
53 |
| 6 Making the Sale | Making further purchases. | Short Talk Making a sales offer. |
Case Study 2 Marketing Lessons from Apple |
Designing an app. | Comparatives and superlatives |
The Game's Afoot | 63 |
| Review 3 | 73 | ||||||
| 7 Surviving Office Politics | Discussing a problematic co-worker. | Short Talk Avoiding office politics. |
Case Study 3 Stack Ranking in Microsoft |
Solving office politics. |
Gerunds and infinitives |
Clear the Air | 75 |
| 8 Understanding Business Trends | Finding a new direction. | Short Talk Renovating a website. |
Case Study 4 Office Design Trends: The Corporate Campus |
Making observations on current trends. |
Conditionals | Changing Channels | 85 |
| Review 4 | 95 | ||||||
| Mini Tests 1-4 | 97 | ||||||
| Video Scripts | 113 | ||||||
| Vocabulary | 117 | ||||||
| TOEIC Word List | 121 | ||||||
Book Three
Scope and Sequence
| Unit | Conversation | Listening | Reading | Writing | Language Use | Video | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Building a Personal Brand | Getting professional advice. | Short Talk Doing personal branding the right way. |
Branded! | Creating a perfect résumé. |
Adverbs | Perfect for the Job | 9 |
| 2 Making Business Travel Easy | Talking about a business trip. | Short Talk Making an airport announcement. |
Case Study 1 Pack Right, Travel Light |
Preparing for a business trip. |
The future perfect v.s. the future continuous |
Sorting Things Straight |
19 |
| Review 1 | 29 | ||||||
| 3 Supercharging Your Business | Talking about the cloud. | Short Talk Advertising a software platform. |
Software for Protection |
Making comparisons and decisions. |
Conditionals | Select the Best Program |
31 |
| 4 Negotiating Your Value | Negotiating a raise. | Short Talk Giving raises for the right reasons. |
The Art of Rejection | Asking for a pay raise or promotion. |
The passive voice | Get What You Deserve |
41 |
| Review 2 | 51 | ||||||
| 5 Knowing Business Customs & Etiquette | Doing business abroad. | Short Talk Providing advice for doing international business. |
Case Study 2 Customs Around the Globe |
Providing a cultural brief. |
The past perfect v.s. the past perfect continuous |
Chinese Dining Etiquette |
53 |
| 6 Getting Started with E-commerce | Preparing to launch e-commerce. | Short Talk Seeking help from the expert. |
Case Study 3 Social Media on the Rise |
Comparing pros and cons. |
Phrasal verbs | The Ideal Present Online |
63 |
| Review 3 | 73 | ||||||
| 7 Doing Business Right | Talking about business ethics. | Facing a tough moral issue. | Case Study 4 Know Your Rights at Work |
Making an ethical decision. |
Relative clauses | A Dubious Activity | 75 |
| 8 Developing Your Own Business | Starting a business together. | Short Talk Balancing life for a successful startup. |
Case Study 5 The Sweet Smell of Startup Success |
Choosing the right career path. |
Would and used (to) | The Last Steps to Entrepreneurship |
85 |
| Review 4 | 95 | ||||||
| Mini Tests 1-4 | 97 | ||||||
| Video Scripts | 113 | ||||||
| Vocabulary | 117 | ||||||
| TOEIC Word List | 121 | ||||||
