For people in the workplace, "English" is really the achilles heel of many people. Everyone knows the importance of "English": people who work in foreign companies should rely on it to communicate, and people who don't work in foreign companies should use it as a "stepping stone"; Research on promotion and salary increase, everything is a must. In short, you can't hide, and you can't hide. But many white-collar workers are puzzled: where should I start after graduation for so long? Here, the author will make three classic English textbooks PK for everyone! Whether you study by yourself or attend a training class, these textbooks are the first choice for you to regain your English. But the so-called teaching students in accordance with their aptitude is not the best, only the most suitable. How to choose depends on your actual situation. (1) Cambridge Business English BEC is suitable for people: people whose English level in the college entrance examination is quite good and whose working environment has certain requirements for English. Advantages: I really don't need to exaggerate BEC, the textbook of Cambridge Business English, because anyone who knows a little business English knows that it is really useful and deserves the name of "green card for foreign companies". First of all, from the "origin" point of view, this set of teaching materials was developed by the examination Committee under the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. In addition to being the direct management organization of BEC certificates, the Examination Committee is also responsible for IELTS, A-Level (equivalent to the British College Entrance Examination and SAT), Cambridge General Level 5 certificates and other highly recognized examinations. It has a long history (150 years if Baidu Encyclopedia is credible). Therefore, since it is a textbook designated by the examination Committee, its counterpart is beyond doubt; In addition, this set of textbooks inherits the essence of foreign textbooks, just two words: practical! Specifically, BEC is written according to different business scenarios, and expanded to related dialogues, vocabulary and topics. If you compare the textbooks in the same field in China, you will find it really interesting. Even those who don't plan to take the exam, it is beneficial and harmless to learn. Don't worry at all. I just learned some exam rules. Especially if you are already in a foreign company, you can learn to use it now. Disadvantages: As a set of reference materials trying to cover the whole business field, BEC still cannot escape the defect of being too broad: because of its "width", it is inevitable that it is not deep enough. Take part in some special training, such as business document writing, interview skills, negotiation skills, etc. We can only taste it without going into it. This can only be made up by other books or courses for students with advanced needs. In addition, BEC textbooks are more suitable for professionals to study by themselves, because many scenes are familiar; For college students, on the basis of no actual combat experience, the author still suggests signing up for a training class, and learning under the guidance of teachers will gain more than self-study. Recommended: Hujiang BEC Substation > Cambridge Business English (BEC) 3rd Edition Primary Textbook Intermediate Textbook Advanced Textbook BEC Business English Elementary Class Intermediate Class Advanced Class English Zero Foundation Direct Business English Intermediate (2) The new concept is suitable for people: people with poor English foundation who want to improve their comprehensive English ability. Advantages: Like BEC, New Concept is a classic English course that has stood the test of time. Relatively speaking, this set of teaching materials can help you consolidate your English foundation more comprehensively. And there are four volumes, which can more accurately locate your existing language level and start learning. Generally speaking, the four new concept books are applicable to: the first book is zero-based; Junior high school English level book 2; The third book is from high school to college level 4; The fourth volume is level 6 and above. Moreover, the beauty of the new concept text is well known (especially the three or four volumes), which is a model for early reading and recitation recommended by many university teachers. A few years ago, after the reform, the new textbook was more perfect, with two kinds of recordings, English and American, which showed the editor's intention. So it is really the first choice to improve the all-round ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Disadvantages: Compared with BEC, the new concept covers a wider range of teaching topics. It's not a textbook for business. The author thinks that if your job has nothing to do with business and foreign trade, and learning English is just to improve your ability, then the new concept will be more suitable. Recommendation: Hujiang New Concept Sub-station (free full set of teaching materials, both MP3 and materials can be downloaded) New Concept Book 1 Customs Clearance Class 2, Customs Clearance Class 3, 4 (3) Cambridge International English is suitable for the crowd: people who have basic English level and especially want to improve their listening and speaking ability. Advantages: Interchange, the textbook of Cambridge International English, is not well-known in China, but it is already the first choice of many international teachers. Especially in improving listening and speaking ability, this set of textbooks has advantages that the first two textbooks do not have. First of all, the compilation of teaching materials is divided into "life scenes", and there are many practical spoken words and sentences. In addition, oral practice pays special attention to interactivity and has special pronunciation to support recording. Disadvantages: As mentioned above, because Interchange is a textbook focusing on listening and speaking, it may need extra consolidation in the study of grammatical structure. There are simple grammar points in the textbook, but they will not be explained as systematically as new concepts. However, if you are not studying for exams, or studying English for traveling abroad and communicating with foreign friends, then this set of teaching materials is very suitable for you. Recommendation: Cambridge International English course entry-level corresponding course: O+ introductory oral English (Cambridge International English 1) Cambridge International English course 2 corresponding course: O+ intermediate oral English (Cambridge International English 5) To sum up, these three textbooks are very classic and suitable for different groups of people. If you have business needs, then BEC is the best choice; If you want to lay a solid foundation and learn from scratch, then the new concept is the first choice; If the goal is to improve oral English, let's start with Cambridge International English. Finally, language learning is not achieved overnight. No matter what textbook you choose, you can only succeed if you persist!