Commerce 2 is suitable for those who are studying for a career in commerce. 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 the lives of real people who work in commerce. The profiles are based on authentic interviews and sources, and teach students about the skillsrequired for different business environments.The 'Meeting Room' section presents functional language that students need to interact effectively in formal business scenarios, such as meetings. Listening tasks help students to analyse the interaction, and role-plays allow them to practise the language inmeaningful contexts. The 'Small Talk' section addresses informal social and conversational 'micro-functions' between colleagues. These are essential for effective communication in a professional environment, and include socializing at work, making requests, and raising suggestions.

Listening, reading, speaking and writing activities throughout the course give realistic and communicative practice of the language skills needed in commerce. Students thendevelop these skills through project work, which encourages them to take an active role in the learning process.