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The
etymology of "business" refers to the state of being busy,
in the context of the individual as well as the community
or society. In other words, to be busy is to be doing commercially viable and profitable work.
The
term "business" has at least three usages, depending on the
scope — the general usage (above), the singular usage
to refer to a particular company or corporation,
and the generalized usage to refer to a particular market
sector, such as "the record business," "the computer business,"
or "the business community" - the community of suppliers
of goods and services.
The
singular "business" can be a legally-recognized entity within
an economically
free society, wherein individuals organize based on expertise and skills to bring about social and technological advancement. With
some exceptions, (such as cooperatives, non-profit
organizations and (typically) government institutions), in predominantly capitalist economies, businesses are formed to earn profit and grow the personal wealth of their owners.
In
other words, the owners and operators of a business have as
one of their main objectives the receipt or generation
of a financial
return in exchange for their work — that is, the expense of time, energy,
and money.
However,
the exact definition of business is disputable as is business
philosophy; for example, most Marxists use "means
of production" as a rough synonym for "business." Socialists advocate either government, public, or worker ownership of
most sizable businesses.
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Academic Module is intended for those who wish to
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General Training Module is intended for those planning
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IELTS
is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish,
New Zealand and South African academic institutions,
by an increasing number of academic institutions in
the USA, and by various professional organizations.
It is also a requirement for migration to Australia
and Canada.
Home - This
is the first page you'll encounter when visiting the site.
It offers the current ELL news and links to the passages,
a study guide, information on choosing a passage, FAQ, Help,
and more.
The
Passages page is where the magic of learning while you
listen happens! We have many different listening passages.
You may filter the passages by using the Domain, Level,
and Topic drop-down menu's. To choose a passage click on
it's title in the filtered results, 'Choose a passage',
select box. In order to listen to the chosen passage just
click the play button. To see the passages questions, questions
and answers, or transcript just click on the respected button
(i.e. Questions, Q/A, Transcript) under the passages context
graphic.
Study Guide
Choosing
a Passage - This
page gives an in depth look at the different passage levels.
It also describes how you can tell if the level that you
are choosing is right for you.
Domains
of English - The
Domains page provides a detailed explanation for each of
the different domains of English; American English, British
English, International English, Academic English, etc.
Some Theory - This
page gives a theoretical explanation on how to study second
language listening comprehension. It provides a simple overview
of what scholars know about listening comprehension and
more...
Our
Recordings - Our
Recordings tells how we make our recordings, about the sound
quality, and the characteristics of our passages.
Transcription
System - The
Transcription System page describes the mains points of
out transcription system. Including how we write down spoken
language to still show its important characteristics.
System
Requirements - Explains
the necessary system configuration and the equipment you
will need to use ELL.
FAQ - Go
to FAQ to find the answers to some of our most common questions.
It's a great place to go before requesting help because
it might have the answer to your question already.
Help - The
Help page provides a help form. Just fill out the form with
your information, the problem you are having, and 'Make
Contact'. We will respond within 24 hours.
Speaking
Information
Speaking:
up to 10 minutes.
You will need to demonstrate you can take part in a conversation
by answering and asking simple questions. Speaking tests
are normally held with two candidates.
A
new series about language and issues from the news. Part
16 - The United Nations.
Words
in the news - US election reaction (Wednesday 5th
November) After Barack Obama's victory there have been
official messages of congratulations from around the world.
Reading
and Writing: 1 hour 10 minutes.
You will need to be able to understand simple written information
such as signs, brochures, newspapers and magazines. You
will also have to fill gaps in simple sentences and write
a short piece of around 25 words.
Does
this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing
well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension
is no problem, you are communicating quite fluently, but:
Listening is STILL a problem!
First
of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension
is probably the most difficult task (noun=exercise, job)
for almost all learners of English as a foreign language.
So, now you know you are not alone....! OK. The most important
thing is to listen, and that means as often as possible.
The next step is to find listening resources. This is where
the Internet really comes in handy (idiom = to be useful)
as a tool for English students. First you need to:
The
Real Player allows you to listen to Real Audio and use the
Internet like a radio station. Many sites now also provide
listening using the Windows Media Player - or even have
their own players on the site. Once you have the Real Player
you can begin to listen to English as it is used in everyday
life. The possibilities are almost unlimited. You can:
Four
authentic KET papers from Cambridge ESOL with extra
guidance and exam tips, plus CD-ROM. Cambridge Key English
Test Extra provides authentic past papers from Cambridge
ESOL, plus a wealth of extra material for use in the
classroom or for self-study. This title contains four
complete KET past papers from Cambridge ESOL, a useful
exam overview and helpful guidance on tackling each
part of each paper.
The
with answers edition comes with a FREE accompanying
CD-ROM that allows students to practice for the computer-based
test.
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the availability and buy your books from our Bookshop.
Cambridge
Grammar for PET provides complete coverage of the grammar
needed for the Cambridge PET exam, and develops listening
skills at the same time.
It
includes the full range of PET exam tasks from the Reading,
Writing and Listening papers, and contains helpful grammar
explanations and a grammar glossary.
Louise
Hash emi
Barbara Thomas
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