Communication for Business - Softcover

Taylor, Shirley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582381649 ISBN 13: 9780582381643

Publisher: Longman, 1999

Synopsis

The third edition of Communication for Business will be helpful for anyone who is working or training in a professional, managerial, administrative or secretarial role which demands effective communication and Business English skills.

This new edition is a comprehensive textbook, workbook and reference book. It aims to stimulate interest in the use of English so that it can be written accurately, clearly and concisely.

Each self-contained unit contains all the theory, specimens, suggested layouts and explanations which aim to develop understanding and initiative. Units are organised flexibly so that users can choose an appropriate learning sequence.

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Review:

Reviewers of this text have praised the way it approaches the subject matter:"A good example of effective communication in its own right.""Very easy to read and understand.""Exercises closely reflect the style followed in examinations.""Good use of examples throughout.""The language grading is appropriate and exercises/assignments are very interesting and realistic.""The assignments given are from an easy to difficult pace.  Students' momentum can gradually be built up to handle more difficult tasks."

From the Back Cover:

The third edition of Communication for Business will be helpful for anyone who is working or training in a professional, managerial, administrative or secretarial role which demands effective communication and Business English skills.
This new edition is a comprehensive textbook, workbook and reference book. It aims to stimulate interest in the use of English so that it can be written accurately, clearly and concisely.
Key features

specimen layouts of all business communications
authentic business documents for interest and reference
a wide range of assignments for practice
examination questions from major examining boards
tips & advice throughout the text
suggestions for discussion topics and research projects
Each self-contained unit contains all the theory, specimens, suggested layouts and explanations which aim to develop understanding and initiative. Units are organised flexibly so that users can choose an appropriate learning sequence.
Communication for Business, Third Edition, is an ideal text for beginners to professionals. It meets the needs of students studying on a widerange of business and secretarial courses, especially LCCIEB Diplomas in Secretarial and Business Administration, LCCIEB English for Business, Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examinations, Pitman Qualifications and GNVQ Key Skills in Communcation.
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Shirley Taylor has considerable experience in teaching secretarial and related subjects both in the UK and overseas. She is now an international training consultant and examiner in secretarial skills.

About this edition

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0582381649
• ISBN 13: 9780582381643
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 368