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Book Synopsis

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

    Trade Review

    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



    Table of Contents

    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

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    Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
    Publication Date: 20/01/2020
    ISBN13: 9781138481688, 978-1138481688
    ISBN10: 1138481688

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    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

      Trade Review

      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



      Table of Contents

      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

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