To understand all the documents you come across at work you need to
practise reading different kinds of text. This brand new self-study
book is the ideal way for business people to refine their reading
skills in English. It provides practice reading the kinds of texts
that business people come into contact with at work every day,
using authentic examples from real business situations. It is aimed
particularly at executives who communicate in English frequently or
work in foreign or multinational companies. The twenty 4-page units
focus on a wide variety of texts, which are useful as a
quick-reference guide or for more in depth study and practice:
Section 1: Emails Section 2: Business documents such as agendas,
CVs, job descriptions and annual reports Section 3: Marketing and
advertising, including company websites, brochures and social media
such as Twitter Section 4: Business media, for example reading
newspaper reports, financial news and business blogs Each unit
contains practice activities and exercises; key vocabulary and
phrases and grammar tips, with notes on American English variants
Includes helpful advice on different reading styles, such as
reading for gist and reading for detail Reference section with
advice on how to improve your reading speed, and tips to help you
choose the best reading method to find the information you need
Also focuses on useful skills not covered in traditional reading
courses, such as 'reading between the lines' or understanding the
true meaning behind the message Includes an answer key, making it
ideal for self-study Powered by COBUILD - using the real language
of business English Collins English for Business is an innovative
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 this
series are Speaking, Listening and Writing.
General
Imprint: |
Collins
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Collins Business Skills and Communication |
Release date: |
October 2012 |
First published: |
October 2012 |
Authors: |
Anna Osborn
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-746943-7 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-00-746943-8 |
Barcode: |
9780007469437 |
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