Gore, Sylee
English for Socializing / Sylee Gore & David Gordon Smith. - 1st ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 79 p. : col. ill.; col. portr. ; 26 cm. + 1 MultiROM. - Oxford Business English Express .
Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.
Includes a glossary, answer key and transcript.
"English for Socializing is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs English to socialize in a professional context. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. With English for Socializing uncomfortable silences during a business dinner will be a thing of the past: you will be prepared for any situation! Key Features of the Book:
A broad range of material targeting different socializing skills and small talk topics
A wide variety of engaging exercises
Stimulating role-plays
Info boxes with cross-cultural tips, useful language, and strategies for successful socializing
STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection
Appendix including answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary Key Features of the MultiROM:
Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise the language of socializing" (Book Cover). CONTENTS: 1. Making contact
Topics:
Making arrangements via email
Meeting visitors on arrival
Talking about the weather
Talking about plans Skills:
Attitudes to time in different cultures
Talking about plans 2. Welcoming visitors Topics:
Welcoming visitors to your company
Talking about the offices and the company
Offering a visitor refreshments
Giving directions in a building
Introducing a visitor Skills:
Using first names
Asking for clarification 3. Getting acquainted Topics:
Making small talk before a meeting
Talking about free-time activities
Talking about personal possessions
Talking about travel and places you have visited Skills:
Talking about mutual acquaintances
Moving from small talk to business
Keeping a conversation going 4. Entertaining a visitor Topics:
Showing a visitor around your town
Talking about the place where you live
Recommending things to do and places to see
Giving directions in a town or city Skills:
"used to" Using tourist information
Talking about origins
Dealing with invitations 5. Eating out Topics:
Making small talk in a restaurant
Deciding what to order
Talking about family and relationships
Talking about family and relationships
Talking about education
Thanking somebody for a meal Skills:
Explaining a manu
Keeping a conversation going
But seriously... - the role of humour in different cultures
At the end of a meal 6. Networking at a trade fair Topics:
Starting a conversation with a stranger
Talking about your company
Talking about products at the stand
Trying out new small-talk topics
Following up a new contact via email Skills:
Safe small-talk topics
Ending a conversation politely
Small talk at a trade fair Appendices:
Test yourself
Partner Files Partner A
Partner Files Partner B
Answer key
Transcripts
Useful phrases and vocabulary
Vocabulary banks
Intended for those who need English in a professional context.
9780194579407 (Student Book with MultiROM)
English language--Study and teaching.--Business English
Employees--Terminology.
Socializing --Study and teaching.
English language--Textbook for foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.--Business English
English language--Usage--Problems, exercises, etc.--Business English
English for Socializing / Sylee Gore & David Gordon Smith. - 1st ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 79 p. : col. ill.; col. portr. ; 26 cm. + 1 MultiROM. - Oxford Business English Express .
Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.
Includes a glossary, answer key and transcript.
"English for Socializing is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs English to socialize in a professional context. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. With English for Socializing uncomfortable silences during a business dinner will be a thing of the past: you will be prepared for any situation! Key Features of the Book:
A broad range of material targeting different socializing skills and small talk topics
A wide variety of engaging exercises
Stimulating role-plays
Info boxes with cross-cultural tips, useful language, and strategies for successful socializing
STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection
Appendix including answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary Key Features of the MultiROM:
Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise the language of socializing" (Book Cover). CONTENTS: 1. Making contact
Topics:
Making arrangements via email
Meeting visitors on arrival
Talking about the weather
Talking about plans Skills:
Attitudes to time in different cultures
Talking about plans 2. Welcoming visitors Topics:
Welcoming visitors to your company
Talking about the offices and the company
Offering a visitor refreshments
Giving directions in a building
Introducing a visitor Skills:
Using first names
Asking for clarification 3. Getting acquainted Topics:
Making small talk before a meeting
Talking about free-time activities
Talking about personal possessions
Talking about travel and places you have visited Skills:
Talking about mutual acquaintances
Moving from small talk to business
Keeping a conversation going 4. Entertaining a visitor Topics:
Showing a visitor around your town
Talking about the place where you live
Recommending things to do and places to see
Giving directions in a town or city Skills:
"used to" Using tourist information
Talking about origins
Dealing with invitations 5. Eating out Topics:
Making small talk in a restaurant
Deciding what to order
Talking about family and relationships
Talking about family and relationships
Talking about education
Thanking somebody for a meal Skills:
Explaining a manu
Keeping a conversation going
But seriously... - the role of humour in different cultures
At the end of a meal 6. Networking at a trade fair Topics:
Starting a conversation with a stranger
Talking about your company
Talking about products at the stand
Trying out new small-talk topics
Following up a new contact via email Skills:
Safe small-talk topics
Ending a conversation politely
Small talk at a trade fair Appendices:
Test yourself
Partner Files Partner A
Partner Files Partner B
Answer key
Transcripts
Useful phrases and vocabulary
Vocabulary banks
Intended for those who need English in a professional context.
9780194579407 (Student Book with MultiROM)
English language--Study and teaching.--Business English
Employees--Terminology.
Socializing --Study and teaching.
English language--Textbook for foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.--Business English
English language--Usage--Problems, exercises, etc.--Business English