Handbook of Business Communication

Handbook of Business Communication
Author: Gerlinde Mautner
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2017-07-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1614514860

In spite of the day-to-day relevance of business communication, it remains underrepresented in standard handbooks and textbooks on applied linguistics. The present volume introduces readers to a wide variety of linguistic studies of business communication, ranging from traditional LSP approaches to contemporary discourse-based work, and from the micro-level of lexical choice to macro-level questions of language policy and culture.

The Handbook of Good English

The Handbook of Good English
Author: Edward Johnson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1991-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0671707973

From Simon & Schuster, The Handbook of Good English is Edward D. Johnson's comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to modern grammar, punctuation, usage, and style. Now substantially revised and updated, this essential guide is arranged in an easy-to-follow, topical style that takes readers from the rules governing basic sentence structure to methods of achieving effective expression.

Business Letter Handbook

Business Letter Handbook
Author: Michael Muckian
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 235
Release: 1997-08-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440519722

With hundreds of ready-to-use model business letters that you can adapt for your own business correspondence! These clear, easy-to-follow sample letters cover the most important type of business correspondence: Proposals and requests for bids or information Claims, complaints, and policy statements Sales and solicitation letters And many more! They'll make your business communications quicker, easier, and more efficient by showing you how to create outstanding letters that get your point across—and get results you want. Effective phrases • Clear terminology • Proper format

The Practiced Business Writer

The Practiced Business Writer
Author: Veronica G. Sardegna
Publisher: Briefings Media Group
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2009
Genre: Business communication
ISBN: 0872285626

More than 35 million adults in the United States are native speakers of a language other than English. Those adults could be at a clear disadvantage in the workplace if their business communication skills aren't up to par. Briefings Media Group, LLC announces the debut of The Practiced Business Writer, the first book designed specifically for non-native English speakers who wish--and need--to improve their business writing skills. This brand new self-study guide offers readers clear explanations of the business writing mistakes non-native speakers' make most often. With this handy reference, readers learn how to: * Avoid grammatical mistakes * Proofread for punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors * Avoid ambiguous writing * Be concise * Choose words carefully * Write clear, simple sentences * Organize ideas so that readers will find them easy to follow The book and accompanying CD-ROM contain hundreds of real-world examples and in-depth answer keys that identify correct answers and explain why they are correct. This book is a must-have resource for all non-native English speakers who want to excel at business writing.

Cambridge Business English Activities

Cambridge Business English Activities
Author: Jane Cordell
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2000-01-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521587341

"This fun, flexible and accessible photocopiable business English resource book contains 43 games and activities. The material is mainly functional, focusing on the most commonly practised functions on the business English syllabus. This means that the book can be used to complement a wide range of business English courses. It provides learners with an opportunity to practise relevant language and communication skills in a variety of business situations. It is aimed mainly at adult students who work in a business context and need English at work, or pre-experience learners who plan to enter the business world and use English there. Although designed mainly for lower to upper-intermediate level students, the user-friendly teaching notes mean many of the activities can be easily adapted for use with elementary or more advanced students." -- Publisher's description.