La couv. porte en plus : "Self-study CD-ROM with MP3 audio files"

''Lifestyle is designed to meet the everyday language requirements of people who need English for work, socializing and travel. As well as dealing with how people communicate at work, it also helps learners interact effectively outside of the work environment, enabling them to 'get things done' in a variety of situations. Functional language is presented in a cross-cultural context helping learners to build successful business and social relationships and avoid communication breakdown. Built on a solid syllabus of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening, the course is straightforward and easy to use with clear learning aims. Regular Review units recycle language throughout the course.'' (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

Unit 1: Connections

Grammar Tense Overview Question Forms

Word Focus Making and Changing Arrangements Structuring Presentations

Communication Strategies Developing Conversations

Interaction Making a Good Impression

Unit 2: Transformation

Grammar Modal Overview - Obligation, Permission, and Prohibition Future Forms

Word Focus Body Language Structure a Pitch

Communication Strategies Persuasion Techniques

Interaction Pitching an Idea

Review 1-2

Unit 3: What's Up?

Grammar Present Perfect and Past Simple

Word Focus Discourse Makers Talking about Problems Euphemisms

Communication Strategies Reacting to News

Interaction Crisis Management

Unit 4: A Better World

Grammar Countable and Uncountable Nouns Articles Overview

Word Focus

Time and Money Metaphors - money, water, and happiness

Communication Strategies Handling Meetings

Interaction Making Decisions

Review 3-4

Unit 5: The Human Factor

Grammar Comparison and Contrast

Word Focus Generalizations Expression with Time

Communication Strategies Being Assertive

Interaction Weighing Alternatives

Unit 6: Nothing but the Truth?

Grammar Past Simple and Past Perfect

Word Focus Truth and Lies Connotations Phrasal Verbs with Turn

Communication Strategies Compliments and Responses

Interaction Breaches of Trust

Review 5-6

Unit 7: Finding Fixes

Grammar Mixed Conditionals

Word Focus Connectors

Communication Strategies Negotiating

Interaction Problem Solving

Unit 8: Breaking News

Grammar Passives Overview Asking Questions

Word Focus TV Programmes Evolving English

Communication Strategies Clarifying

Interaction Dealing with a Problem

Review 7-8

Chapter 9: Security and Privacy

Grammar Making Predictions Modal Perfect

Word Focus Compound Nouns The Law Easily Confused Words and Expressions

Communication Strategies Indirectness

Interaction Monitoring at Work

Unit 10: Flexible Thinking

Grammar Verb Patterns Adverb Usage

Word Focus Extreme Adjectives Describing Characteristics Linking Idioms Connected to Change

Communication Strategies Motivation

Interaction Managing Change

Review 9-10