Market Leader
Developed with the Financial Times, Market Leader gives learners confidence to communicate in the corporate world. Learners build English language skills through content covering negotiation, people management, advertising and more.
For adult learners British English Print and digital 5 levels GSE: 24-81 CEFR: A1-C1
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Sample from Elementary
Sample from Pre-Intermediate
Sample from Intermediate
Sample from Upper-Intermediate
Sample from Advanced
About the course
Market Leader introduces students to topical business issues while building professional language and communication skills required for the business world
Market Leader is a five-level English course for students who want to learn English and learn about business and for business people who wish to advance their careers. The English taught is practical for both working in business and further university studies.
It was developed with the Financial Times, one of the world's leading business information sources. Financial Times articles and practice exercises help learners develop English for business. Interviews, case studies and Financial Times content bring the real business world into the classroom and motivate students interested in business.
Topics such as buying and selling, mergers and acquisitions, people skills, marketing and human resources expose learners to the practicalities of business.
Why choose Market Leader?
Authentic content from the Financial Times
Practical English for real-world business
Ideal to pair with business-based university courses
Market Leader is part of our Pearson English Journey
Fast-track your learners' progress:
- Teach with Market Leader
- Assess with Versant English Placement Test (VEPT)
- Certify with Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Versant English Placement Test (VEPT)
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Pearson Test of English (PTE)
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