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BEC
What is BEC?
BEC — Business English Certificates
An English language exam
which tests the 4 skills of English
in a business context. |
Preparing for BEC prepares students for the real-life working environment.
What do you need to succeed in getting a job?
What do you need to do at work?
Take part
in a discussion
about the business |
Listen
to an explanation
and respond |
Write
a formal
letter |
Read
company
literature |
Why take BEC exams?
International recognition for work and study
Communication for essential business needs
International business context
Value for study and business career
Exam content and grading
Writing Skills and BEC
Shorter documents, e.g. memo, note, email
Longer documents. e.g. letter, fax, report, proposal
Formal and informal styles
Responding to written or graphic input
Topic areas
Personal identification
Office, general business environment & routine
Entertainment of clients, relationships with colleagues & clients
Travel and conference meetings
Using the telephone
Buying and selling
Company structures, systems and processes
Products and services
Results and achievements
Business issues
Health and safety
(Courtesy of Chris-Barrett,
Cambridge ESOL Development Manager Central & Eastern Europe)
Taking exams
For details visit The British Council site.
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