Commerce 2. Student's Book (Oxford English for Careers) - Softcover

Hobbs, Martyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0194569837 ISBN 13: 9780194569835

Publisher: Oxford University Press España, S.A., 2007

Synopsis

Commerce 2is suitable for those who are studying for a career in commerce. It prepares students for a range of business situations, develops communication skills, and provides background to key business concepts. 'It's my job' sections offer students an insight into the lives of real people who work in commerce. The profiles are based on authentic interviews and sources, and teach students about the skills required for different business environments. The 'Meeting Room' section presents functional language that students need to interact effectively in formal business scenarios, such as meetings. Listening tasks help students to analyse the interaction, and role-plays allow them to practise the language in meaningful contexts. The 'Small Talk' section addresses informal social and conversational 'micro-functions' between colleagues. These are essential for effective communication in a professional environment, and include socializing at work, making requests, and raisi Published On: 2008-01-02

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About the Author

Martyn Hobbs has a degree in English Literature and the RSA Prep Cert TEFLA. He also taught in Italy and the UK for over 10 years, in a variety of business contexts, and then worked as a video script editor in ELT publishing for 10 years. Julia Starr Keddle has a degree in English Literature (University of Sussex), a PGCE in English and ESL, and an RSA Diploma in TEFLA. She taught in Italy (University of Florence) and the UK for over ten years, including business English. She also worked for ten years in ELT publishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press España, S.A.
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0194569837
• ISBN 13: 9780194569835
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136