Business Listening
B1-C2
Published on 5. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-00-742321-7 (ISBN)
Description
Understand what they're saying - however they say it
This completely innovative self-study book (with downloadable audio) is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills.
It features real people talking about their work and their lives in a variety of native and non-native accents alongside exercises and learning material.
Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English - wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Writing.
? Powered by COBUILD - using the real language of business English
? Listening contents:
Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Small Talk, Working in English Globally, Telephoning and Teleconferencing.
? Each unit contains:
- Exercises based on authentic audio recording
- Grammar tips
- Key phrases
? Downloadable audio containing 78 minutes of authentic recordings
This completely innovative self-study book (with downloadable audio) is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills.
It features real people talking about their work and their lives in a variety of native and non-native accents alongside exercises and learning material.
Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English - wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Writing.
? Powered by COBUILD - using the real language of business English
? Listening contents:
Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Small Talk, Working in English Globally, Telephoning and Teleconferencing.
? Each unit contains:
- Exercises based on authentic audio recording
- Grammar tips
- Key phrases
? Downloadable audio containing 78 minutes of authentic recordings
Reviews / Votes
'Finally, modern, well-written and practical Business English texts that are perfect for reference and/or classroom use.' Peter A. Lewis-Watts, Certified ESL Instructor, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
ELT/ESL
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-742321-7 (9780007423217)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Author Ian Badger is a highly regarded business English author who runs his own corporate language training and consultancy company. His previous titles include: 'English for Business Life' (Cengage) and the 'English for Work' series (Pearson).