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A Short List of Quality Business English Books
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Communicating in Business: A Short Course for Business English Students, American English EditionCommunicating in Business: A Short Course for Business English Students, American English Edition by Simon Sweeney
Buy used from: $11.29
This outstanding Business English textbook includes helpful materials on negotiating, socializing and presenting. The American version is almost ideal for immigrants. ESL teachers will appreciate the logical approach and concise exercises.
Scripts for Winning Jobs.: Book and 4 CDs. Power English Series.Scripts for Winning Jobs.: Book and 4 CDs. Power English Series. by Natasha Cooper
Buy new: $79.99
Designed for ambitious immigrants seeking professional positions, this practical book provides model scripts, asks poignant questions, and shows how to prepare for job interviews. Further, this hybrid book gives tips for job success from negotiating to performance reviews. The Four CDS make this work for self-study too.
Longman Business Dictionary (Longman Business English Dictionary)Longman Business Dictionary (Longman Business English Dictionary) by #
Buy new: $49.21 / Used from: $99.10
Longman has a series of award-winning, niche dictionaries based on the latest corpus research. This dual color business dictionary combines jargon, commercial idioms, and clear definitions. Modern, and systematic.
Target Score Student's Book, A Communicative Course for TOEIC® Test Preparation, with 3 Audio CDs, Test booklet and Answer keyTarget Score Student's Book, A Communicative Course for TOEIC® Test Preparation, with 3 Audio CDs, Test booklet and Answer key by Charles Talcott
Buy new: $29.60 / Used from: $44.83
This multi-skill TOEIC textbook provides compelling readings and practical tips. The listening statements describe pictures with realistic descriptions. This segment stands out from "drill and kill" TOEIC books. It's a winner!
The Business Writer's Handbook, Eighth EditionThe Business Writer's Handbook, Eighth Edition by Gerald J. Alred
Buy used from: $6.82
This business communication classic works, especially for ESL students. The concise entries explain topics, provide model documents in impressive manner. Skip the fancy 9th edition with orange highlighted text. Buy this one!
Day by Day: English for Employment CommunicationDay by Day: English for Employment Communication by Steven J. Molinsky
Buy new: $13.00 / Used from: $8.24
Although focused on blue collar situations, this simple, communicative textbook can provide a safety net. Weaker Business English students will find the format comfortable. Consider this popular VESL textbook a refresher text for workplace conversations.
World Englishes: Implications for International Communication and English Language Teaching (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)World Englishes: Implications for International Communication and English Language Teaching (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by Andy Kirkpatrick
Buy new: $31.98 / Used from: $20.99
Is there a standard English? This book argues no - nor should there be. The enclosed CD showcases a wide diversity of voices and accents tell stories in .... English? Or is it Englishes? Communication breaks down. Yet this book also documents how international English speakers can do work together in imperfect English!