Info about the BECs

In co-operation with Hull's School in Zurich/Switzerland, digital publishing developed three graded courses for the specific preparation of the Cambridge Business English Certificates. The BECs are based on the official CEF. The BEC courses are offered at the levels B1 (BEC Preliminary), B2 (BEC Vantage) and C1 (BEC Higher).

Language knowledge in the workplace is becoming increasingly more important, and English is synonymous with terms such as globalisation and internationalisation. More than ever, good English knowledge is required to have any chance of a successful career.

Evidence of a language knowledge qualification therefore dramatically increases a candidate's career opportunities. Simultaneously, a BEC certificate assures the employer of an independant and objective evaluation of the employee's or candidate's communicative competence.

The Cambridge Business English Certificates are based on the official Common European Framework (CEF) for Language Learning and Teaching and therefore prescribe exactly to the certificate levels of the CEF as regards linguistic competence. The BEC examination tests a number of work-related situations as well as the degree to which the candidate is able to use language structures and functions in the work environment. This way the following language abilities are tested: reading and listening comprehension, and writing and speaking skills.

All information concerning the Cambridge Business English Certificates can be found on the official homepage.

	Introduction & general information concerning the Cambridge BEC course
	Guide and sample papers for BEC Preliminary (B1)
	Guide and sample papers for BEC Vantage (B2)
	Guide and sample papers for BEC Higher (C1)