Understand what they're saying - however they say it This completely innovative self-study book (with downloadable audio) is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills. It features real people talking about their work and their lives in a variety of native and non-native accents alongside exercises and learning material. Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English - wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Writing. · Powered by COBUILD - using the real language of business English · Listening contents: Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas, such as Small Talk, Working in English Globally, Telephoning and Teleconferencing. · Each unit contains: - Exercises based on authentic audio recording - Grammar tips - Key phrases · Downloadable audio containing 78 minutes of authentic recordings * Audio recordings feature a broad selection of accents ranging from regional British and US accents to other native English accents such as South African, New Zealand and Australian. Also featured are non-native accents including Spanish, French, Polish, Indian, Chinese and Korean.
* Audio material includes business slang and expressions, idioms and demonstrates different levels of formality. * Authentic audio recordings of native and non-native speakers help sensitize even high-level English speakers to the different ways people speak English. * All exercise content has been written using the audio recordings to ensure that the language used is completely authentic. * A combination of reference and practice material. * CEFR level: suitable for B1 English and above * The title is ideal for executive level business people who frequently use English at work but have little time to study formal courses. * Equally useful for students looking for a taste of the real working world while following vocational or business English courses in further and higher education. * Perfect for self-study or classroom use.