The Business English Handbook is an excellent language reference and practice book for upper-intermediate and advanced students. A great resource in class with units that can fill in gaps or meet unexpected needs. The book is divided into two sections of 12 units: Business Topics (covering areas such as production, sales and marketing, IT, finance, human resources) and Business Communication (covering areas such as presentations, effective writing, how to argue convincingly). In each unit there is a presentation of the target language area and a visual “mind map” with a clear graphic outline of key vocabulary. These are followed by practice exercises and writing and speaking activities. The audio CD brings the topics to life with 10 authentic interviews with leading business people, a Venture Capitalist, a Marketing Directory etc. — there are exercises (and scripts) in the book that link to the themes covered in the Business Topics section. Author: Paul Emmerson (Email English)
- Key Features:
- 12 Topic-based units covering major business topics and functions
- Detailed analysis of key business concepts by topic
- Instantly accessible, structured information with useful visuals to extend the lexical input
- Webliography and discussion topics
- Advanced business writing units
- High-level business speaking practice for presentations and meetings
- Covers both British and American terms (indicating which is most used in an international business context)
- Audio: Listening Scripts and Interviews (exercises)
- Also contains Answer Key
Level: A/B — 2nd and 3rd year HH/Language Schools/Upper-Intermediate – Advanced