This new short course has been specially written for adults who need low-level English for work, travel and everyday situations. With Powerbase, they can: ? start speaking immediately with clear, structured speaking activities in every lesson ? learn everyday phrases and over 350 key words used in work, travel and socialising ? gain a thorough understanding of the essential grammar needed for practical tasks ? practise essential listening and pronunciation skills > Powerbase is designed to be flexible. The 30 double-page lessons plus five review units can be extended with additiol activities and photocopiable pages from the Teacher´s Book. The Powerbase series provides excellent preparation for other general or business English courses, such as Powerhouse. Each level of the course includes a Coursebook, a Teacher´s Book, a Study Book and cassettes/audio Cds.