English for Business Communication
1st Edition
Published on 20. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
246 pages
978-1-138-48168-8 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction for students and professionals who are studying English for business or workplace communication and covers both spoken and written English.
Based on up-to-date research in business communication and incorporating an international range of real-world authentic texts, this book deals with the realities of communication in business today. Key features of this book include:
use of English in social media that reflects recent trends in business communication;
coverage of the concept of communicative competence;
analysis of email communication;
introduction to informal English and English for socialisation as well as goodwill messages, such as thank you or appreciation messages, which are a part of everyday interaction in the workplace;
examination of persuasive messages and ways to understand such messages;
an e-resources website that includes authentic examples of different workplace genres and a reference section covering relevant research studies and weblinks for readers to better understand the topics covered in each chapter.
This book goes beyond the traditional coverage of business English to provide a broad and practical textbook for those studying English in a workplace setting.
Based on up-to-date research in business communication and incorporating an international range of real-world authentic texts, this book deals with the realities of communication in business today. Key features of this book include:
use of English in social media that reflects recent trends in business communication;
coverage of the concept of communicative competence;
analysis of email communication;
introduction to informal English and English for socialisation as well as goodwill messages, such as thank you or appreciation messages, which are a part of everyday interaction in the workplace;
examination of persuasive messages and ways to understand such messages;
an e-resources website that includes authentic examples of different workplace genres and a reference section covering relevant research studies and weblinks for readers to better understand the topics covered in each chapter.
This book goes beyond the traditional coverage of business English to provide a broad and practical textbook for those studying English in a workplace setting.
Reviews / Votes
A comprehensive guide to business English by a highly experienced practitioner. Based on research studies and the author's own experience, this excellent book will help readers learn everything they need to know about communicating in English, from negotiating and running successful meetings to email etiquette and small-talk in the workplace.Roger Hawkins, University of Essex, UK
An exciting book which provides an excellent introduction to business English. Chan has produced a volume that has both breadth and depth and it will offer a wide range of readers the main tools for communicating in English appropriately and effectively.
Alessandro Benati, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
A textbook with state-of-the-art and research-based learning materials for developing discourse, generic and social competence in English for business or workplace communication, with communication media ranging from traditional emails to social media.
Winnie Cheng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Drawing on state-of-the-art research in business communication, "English for Business Communication" addresses a wide range of topics such as communicative competence, English in social media, English for socialization, and everyday interaction in the workplace. It is a must-read book for those teaching and researching English for business or workplace communication.
Icy Lee,The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The book provides workers with an updated guide to compose their email messages and day-to-day correspondences with confidence. It was thoroughly written with the author's insights, experiences, and research expertise, further complemented by authentic examples and a powerful data bank. The volume is definitely a much-needed manual for undergraduate and postgraduate students in EAP, and for employees and employers who need effective communications in their workplaces.
Dr. Ricky Lam, Hong Kong Baptist University
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
13 s/w Abbildungen, 13 s/w Zeichnungen, 20 s/w Tabellen
20 Tables, black and white; 13 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-48168-8 (9781138481688)
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English for Business Communication
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Person
Mable Chan works in the Department of English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a research assistant professor. She obtained her BA (Hons) in English and Translation, MPhil in English (General/Applied Linguistics), and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), as well as a PhD in Language and Linguistics (University of Essex, UK). Her research interests are second language acquisition using the generative grammar framework, applied linguistics and professional and business communication.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Ch.1 Written and Spoken Communication in the Workplace
Ch.2 Features of Business Communication
Ch.3 Email and Emerging Social Media for Different Communicative Purposes
Ch.4 Conveying Negative and Goodwill Messages
Ch.5 Persuasive Messages: Sales Correspondence and Job Applications
Ch.6 Persuasive Messages: Enquiry and Invitation Messages
Ch.7 Formal Business Reports/Proposals
Ch.8 Making Oral Presentations
Ch.9 Socialisation
Ch.10 Business Meetings and Negotiations
Ch.11 Employment and Appraisal Interviews
Index
Acknowledgements
Ch.1 Written and Spoken Communication in the Workplace
Ch.2 Features of Business Communication
Ch.3 Email and Emerging Social Media for Different Communicative Purposes
Ch.4 Conveying Negative and Goodwill Messages
Ch.5 Persuasive Messages: Sales Correspondence and Job Applications
Ch.6 Persuasive Messages: Enquiry and Invitation Messages
Ch.7 Formal Business Reports/Proposals
Ch.8 Making Oral Presentations
Ch.9 Socialisation
Ch.10 Business Meetings and Negotiations
Ch.11 Employment and Appraisal Interviews
Index