Commerce 2is suitable for those who are studying for a career incommerce. It prepares students for a range of business situations,develops communication skills, and provides background to key business concepts. 'It's my job' sections offer students an insight into thelives of real people who work in commerce. The profiles are based onauthentic interviews and sources, and teach students about the skillsrequired for different business environments. The 'Meeting Room'section presents functional language that students need to interacteffectively in formal business scenarios, such as meetings. Listeningtasks help students to analyse the interaction, and role-plays allowthem to practise the language in meaningful contexts. The 'Small Talk' section addresses informal social and conversational'micro-functions' between colleagues. These are essential foreffective communication in a professional environment, and includesocializing at work, making requests, and raisi
