This document discusses blending print and digital components in business English course books in the 21st century. It provides a historical overview of printed business English course books from the late 1960s to the 1990s. It then discusses newer digital developments like video podcasts, blogs, e-books, and apps that can supplement course books. It also discusses online learning platforms that provide course content and allow teachers to track student progress. Finally, it provides practical ideas for how printed and digital materials can co-exist and be integrated, such as using apps, online activities, and discussion forums to complement grammar, vocabulary, skills and content covered in printed course books.
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