Business English: Computing

Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Career Paths: Computing addresses topics including computer accessories, common programs, operating systems, online communication and cloud computing.

Part 1

Unit 1 – Types of Computers

Unit 2 – Monitors

Unit 3 – Keyboards

Unit 4 – Mice

Unit 5 – Inside the Computer

Unit 6 – Memory Storage Devices

Unit 7 – Printers

Unit 8 – Scanners

Unit 9 – Cameras

Unit 10 – Smartphones

Unit 11 – The User Interface

Unit 12 – E-mail 1

Unit 13 – E-mail 2

Unit 14 – E-mail 3

Unit 15 – Instant Messaging

Part 2

Unit 1 – Word Processing: Uses

Unit 2 – Word Processing: Actions

Unit 3 – Word Processing: Formatting

Unit 4 – Spreadsheets: Uses

Unit 5 – Spreadsheets: Actions

Unit 6 – Spreadsheets: Formatting

Unit 7 – Desktop Publishing 1

Unit 8 – Desktop Publishing 2

Unit 9 – Image and Design 1

Unit 10 – Image and Design 2

Unit 11 – Web Design and Web Development

Unit 12 – Web Browsing: Parts

Unit 13 – Web Browsing: Actions

Unit 14 – Video Conferencing

Unit 15 – Social Media

Part 3

Unit 1 – Operating Systems

Unit 2 – Media

Unit 3 – Networking: Devices and Equipment

Unit 4 – Networking: Types of Networks

Unit 5 – Networks: Troubleshooting

Unit 6 – Viruses

Unit 7 – Internet Crime

Unit 8 – Anti-virus Software

Unit 9 – Firewalls

Unit 10 – Online Banking

Unit 11 – Telecommuting and Remote Access

Unit 12 – Careers in Computing

Unit 13 – Cloud Computing: Types of Clouds

Unit 14 – Cloud Computing: SaaS

Unit 15 – Cloud Computing: IaaS and PaaS