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MattersBusiness English for the business sector

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MattersElectricity English for the electrotechnical sector

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MattersIndustry English for the industrial sector

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MattersMoney English for the banking sector

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MattersOffice English for office management

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MattersTechnicalEnglish for the technical sector

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Introducing the new Matters Seriescatalogue from Rio Press

Titles in the Matters Series

Published PageMoney Matters ..........................................................................................................................................1Trade Matters ............................................................................................................................................2Electricity Matters ......................................................................................................................................3Business Matters ........................................................................................................................................4Industry Matters .........................................................................................................................................5Technical Matters .......................................................................................................................................6Office Matters ............................................................................................................................................7

Planned for release in 2017Dentistry Matters .......................................................................................................................................8Health Matters ...........................................................................................................................................9Hospitality Matters ...................................................................................................................................10Insurance Matters ....................................................................................................................................11Legal Matters ...........................................................................................................................................12Retail Matters ..........................................................................................................................................13Logistics Matters ......................................................................................................................................14IT Matters ................................................................................................................................................15Metal Matters ..........................................................................................................................................16Mechatronics Matters ..............................................................................................................................17

Founded in 2016 and based in Colchester in the United Kingdom, Rio Press publishes textbooks and digital content for learners of English for vocational purposes.

Our mission is to provide English language learners worldwide with the highest quality vocational English content so they can successfully develop their careers in rewarding and productive occupations.

The Matters Series is a collection of books for vocational English designed for pre-intermediate to upper intermediate level students (CEFR A2 / B1 / B2 levels), ideal for individual learners and for use in universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in-house language training programs.

The books are written with the modern working environment in mind, and offer skills in English based on realistic situations and practices.

Exercises in the books are supported by online material, such as video and audio files available for streaming or download.

Examples of each book can be viewed in our online catalogue at:

https://www.riopress.com/catalogue

If you want to look at any book in more detail, including downloadable material such as audio files, transcripts, sample chapters and teacher specific content; or if you want to request access to a digital sample copy to complete a formal evaluation, please register at:

https://my.riopress.com/samples

If you are interested in adopting any title for use in a formal training program and need further assistance with this, please visit:

https://www.riopress.com/training or email us at [email protected]

1

Pages: 168

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: B1 / B2 / C1

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-00-0

Money Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the banking and finance sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Welcoming visitors

• Document writing

• Taking telephone calls

• Explaining banking procedures

• Customer service

• Global banking

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at intermediate to upper intermediate levels (CEFR levels B1-B2), but offers additional, more challenging content in the Extra Material section of each unit for advanced learners (CEFR level C1).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, Incoterms 2010®, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

MONEYMATTERS

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MattersMoney English for the banking sector

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MattersTradeEnglish for international trade

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-04-8

Pages: 176

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

Trade Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the global wholesale and foreign trade sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Welcoming visitors

• Taking bookings

• Negotiating conditions of delivery

• Transporting goods and services

• Marketing products

• Ordering equipment

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, Incoterms 2010®, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

TRADEMATTERS

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MattersElectricity English for the electrotechnical sector

Electricity Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the electrotechnical sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Contacting suppliers

• Managing bookings

• Dealing with technical documents

• Troubleshooting situations

• Use of measurements and components

• Understanding safety measures

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of twelve units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

ELECTRICITYMATTERS

Pages: 200

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-24-6

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Business Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the business sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Welcoming visitors

• Taking phone calls

• Providing excellent customer care

• Managing bookings

• Undertaking business correspondence

• Accounting

• Marketing and Sales

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, Incoterms 2010®, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

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MattersBusiness English for the business sector

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-16-1

Pages: 160

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

BUSINESSMATTERS

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MattersIndustry English for the industrial sector

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-20-8

Pages: 168

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

Industry Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the Industrial sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Managing production processes

• Enquiries, sales and orders

• Preparing presentations and conferences

• Customer services

• Marketing

• Travel and meetings

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, Incoterms 2010®, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

INDUSTRYMATTERS

6

Pages: 168

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

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MattersTechnicalEnglish for the technical sector

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-12-3

Technical Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the construction sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Customer support

• Planning projects

• Understanding safety hazards

• Building maintenance

• Organizing resources

• Use of technical documents

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

TECHNICALMATTERS

7

Pages: 168

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

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MattersOffice English for office management

Publication Date: December 2016

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-911523-08-6

Office Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the corporate environment.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Customer service

• Office correspondence

• Taking telephone calls

• Dealing with delays and payments

• Networking

• Invoicing

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of twelve units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

OFFICEMATTERS

8

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Dentistry Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the dental industry.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Communicating with patients

• Understanding dental equipment

• Prosthetic treatments

• Emergency treatments

• Filling patient records

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

DENTISTRYMATTERS

9

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Health Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the Healthcare industry.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Treating patients

• Understanding medical equipment

• Use of medical terminology

• Filling medical prescriptions

• Record-keeping

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

HEALTHMATTERS

10

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Hospitality Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the hospitality sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Customer service

• Booking reservations

• Catering for guests

• Menu planning

• Invoicing

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of twelve units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

HOSPITALITYMATTERS

11

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Insurance Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the insurance industry.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Understanding risks and claims

• Professional correspondence

• Underwriting classes of business

• Customer care

• Methods of payment

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

INSURANCEMATTERS

12

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Legal Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the legal sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Representing clients

• Dealing with debt recovery

• Explaining terms and conditions

• Understanding premarital agreements

• Undertaking wills and testaments

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

LEGALMATTERS

13

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Retail Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the retail sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Customer service

• Cash desk management

• Understanding customer behaviour

• Advertising

• Perform product comparison

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of twelve units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

RETAILMATTERS

14

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Logistics Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the Logistics sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Managing international transport

• Warehousing

• Freighting

• Containerization

• Insuring goods

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of eight units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, Incoterms 2010®, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

LOGISTICSMATTERS

15

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

IT Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the IT sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Installing hardware

• Managing orders

• Networking projects

• PC set up

• Customer support

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

ITMATTERS

16

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Metal Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the metallurgic sector.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Metalworking

• Understanding regulations

• Assembling components

• Performing quality control

• Technical system optimization

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of fifteen units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

METALMATTERS

17

Publication Date: 2017

List Price: £25.00 GBP

Language: English

ISBN: to be confirmed

Pages: 170 estimated

Size: 167mm x 240mm

CEFR Levels: A1 / B1 / B2

Format: Paperback, Full Colour

ADVANCE INFORMATION

Mechatronics Matters is a course book which is designed to meet the English language training needs of professionals learning in the workplace as well as students taking vocational courses for the mechatronic industry.

The book’s hand-on approach encourages students to immediately apply the language they have learned to perform authentic workplace tasks, such as:

• Measuring instruments

• Understanding electrical components

• Following safety regulations

• Repairing and maintenance

• and much more.

The book is aimed at learners at pre-intermediate to intermediate level (CEFR levels A2-B1), with more challenging materials for upper intermediate learners (CEFR level B2).

It is ideal for universities, vocational and academic institutions, professional and in house language training programs and also for individual learners.

The book’s core content consists of ten units each focusing on everyday communication in the sector, using a variety of case studies as well as other authentic material.

Each unit contains:

• A warm-up to introduce the topic which will serve to activate the student’s previous knowledge of the area and to get the student talking.

• A wealth of materials and exercises to train all competences, such as authentic reading texts, listening material, written tasks and speaking exercises.

• Language boxes offering the most important vocabulary and phrases required, for example, for role-plays or partner exercises

• Grammar Help section which groups all essential grammar points in a compact and easy-to-follow way, using example sentences and short explanations

• Tip boxes with useful and interesting language or cultural information

• A ‘Test Yourself’ page with competence-based exercises testing what the student has learned in the unit and extra material for more advanced learners

The appendix contains:

Supporting materials and reference sections such as authentic business documents, useful phrases for each unit, and an alphabetical word list.

Accompanying audio and video files and other supporting materials are available online, including a vocabulary of professional terms.

MECHATRONICSMATTERS

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Trade Matters 978-1-911523-04-8 December 2016 £25.00

Electricity Matters 978-1-911523-24-6 December 2016 £25.00

Business Matters 978-1-911523-16-1 December 2016 £25.00

Industry Matters 978-1-911523-20-8 December 2016 £25.00

Technical Matters 978-1-911523-12-3 December 2016 £25.00

Office Matters 978-1-911523-08-6 December 2016 £25.00

Dentistry Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Health Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Hospitality Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Insurance Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Legal Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Retail Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Logistics Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

IT Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Metal Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

Mechatronics Matters To be confirmed Planned 2017 £25.00

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