The Student Book alone provides written exercises, but the listening tracks are critical. They offer:
The original package included a multilingual glossary and an audio CD. However, many modern laptops lack CD drives. As a result, students search for "audiorar" – a compressed archive (RAR) containing ripped MP3s from that CD. While understandable, this creates a legal and practical dilemma. The Student Book alone provides written exercises, but
If you buy a used student book without a CD, contact a classmate who has the original. Legally, they can lend you the CD to rip for your own study (fair use for personal, non-distributed copies in many jurisdictions). Convert those files to a local folder on your phone – that's your own "exclusive" and legal audio RAR. The original package included a multilingual glossary and
You don't need illegal RAR files. OUP offers multiple legitimate channels—some free, some low-cost. some low-cost. If you're a teacher
If you're a teacher, the Teacher's Resource Book (sold separately) includes a DVD-ROM with all audio tracks, answer keys, and tests. Many schools have this; ask your tutor for access to the audio files (which can be legally copied to your device for personal study).
Note regarding "Exclusive" materials: While the Student Book is widely available, the Teacher's Resource Book and the full Audio CD set are often restricted to verified instructors. If you are a student, ask your trainer for access to the Oxford Teachers' Club or the institutional learning management system (LMS).
Pro Tip for Self-Study: Look for the "Audio Script" in the back of the Teacher's book. Don't just listen passively. Listen to a safety warning, write down what you hear, then check the script. This is called "shadowing," and it is how roughnecks learn the lingo fast.