Course Overview
The Business English Conversation course includes an audio CD
and exercises to reinforce the material. American English
speakers use many phrases and expressions on the job. This
course will help you speak business English like an American —
quickly and confidently. Once you have the knack, no one can
take it away from you. Your career will benefit for years to
come. You will learn the idioms & expressions that you hear at
work. What do your colleagues and coworkers, your customers or
clients really mean? How can you use these expressions too?
Language is always changing and business English changes
especially fast. That’s why we’ve explained the most up-to-date
expressions — today’s business English. Now you’ll be able to
use these expressions, too. People will marvel at your command
of English.
Prerequisites
Intermediate English Language
Course Outline
Introduction
Lesson 1: Talking about a New Project
Lesson 2: Talking about Financial issues
Lesson 3: Discussing a New Ad Campaign
Lesson 4: Talking about Manufacturing
Lesson 5: Talking about Company Strategy
Review : Lessons 1-5
Lesson 6: Discussing Good Results
Lesson 7: Discussing Bad Results
Lesson 8: Discussing a Difficult Decision
Lesson 9: Dealing with a Dissatisfied Customer
Lesson 10: Discussing a Difficult Request
Review : Lessons 6-10
Lesson 11: Motivating Co-Workers
Lesson 12: Running a Meeting
Lesson 13: Discussing a Mistake
Lesson 14: Taking Credit for Good Results
Lesson 15: Shifting Blame
Review : Lessons 11-15Lesson 16: Politely
Disagreeing with Someone
Lesson 17: Telling Somebody Off
Lesson 18: Discussing Office Scandals
Lesson 19: Complaining about a Co-Worker
Lesson 20: Talking about a Brown Noser
Review : Lessons 16-20
Lesson 21: Explaining that You’re feeling Overworked
Lesson 22: Calling in Sick
Lesson 23: Requesting a Bank Loan
Lesson 24: Negotiating a Purchase
Lesson 25: Conducting a Performance Review
Review : Lessons 21-25
Lesson 26: Promoting an Employee
Lesson 27: Firing Somebody
Lesson 28: Job Interview
Lesson 29: Job Interview 2
Lesson 30: Negotiating a Salary Offer
Review : Lessons 26-30
Glossary of Terms
Answer Key
Index