Presents grammar through international contexts, for students to analyze and formulate the rules. This title focuses on English for socializing, telephoning, and participating in discussions, enabling learners to communicate confidently in work-related situations.
Since Wikipedia was launched online in 2001 as "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit," it has blossomed to more than a billion words spread over 10 million articles in 250 languages, including 2.5 million articles in English, according to Wikipedia cofounder Wales in the foreword. Lih, a Beijing-based commentator on new media and technology for NPR and CNN, researched Wikipedia and collaborative journalism as a University of Hong Kong academic, and he has been a participating "Wikipedian" himself for the past five years.
This series of video-based courses is aimed at professional people who need to improve their language and communication skills in specific business areas. Each course takes a common business function such as giving a presentation or participating in a meeting, and takes learners through a stage-by-stage analysis of the skills and language they need to perform these functions effectively in English.
This book aims to provide students with the algebraic and trigonometric skills and understanding needed for other coursework and for participating as an educated citizen in a complex society.
Communicating in Business English focuses on functional English needed to communicate within various business environments. It presents vocabulary and language patterns related to common business situations.
Topics covered in the book include: making and receiving business calls, giving presentations, participating in meetings, socializing with business contacts, negotiating deals, and writing business letters or documents.