This new course has been specially written for adults who need English for work, travel and everyday social situations. With Powerbase they can: ? start speaking and writing immediately with structured communication activities in every lesson ? gain a thorough understanding of the essential grammar required for practical tasks and socialising ? learn the key words, phrases and skills that they need in their working lives ? practise listening and pronunciation skills ? develop the reading skills to deal with e-mail and the web as well as standard texts Powerbase is designed to be flexible. The 40 double-page lessons plus five review units can be extended with additiol activities and photocopiable pages from the Teacher?s Book. The Study Book and accompanying cassette/CD provide revision, practice and consolidation activities to support the material in the course. The three-level Powerbase series is an ideal introduction to general English for working adults. It provides excellent preparation for other general or business English courses, such as Powerhouse.
