TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomson, Kenneth
TI  - English for Meetings / 
SN  - 9780194579346 (Student Book with MultiROM)
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - English language
KW  - Self-instruction
KW  - Business English
KW  - Textbooks for foreign speakers
KW  - Business meetings
KW  - Study and teaching
N1  - 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.; SUMMARY:; "English for Meetings is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for professionals who need to attend meetings in English. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or self-study. English for Meetings is the perfect resource to refer to before your next international meeting
; Key features of the Book
; Language presented in context with follow-up exercises
; Special focus on the appropriate language for formal and informal meetings
; Stimulating role-plays for groupwork tasks
; Language focus boxes with tips and key language for contributing effectively to meetings in an international context
; STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with warm-up and awareness-raising activities
; OUTPUT section at the end of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection
; Appendix including an 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 meetings" (Book Cover).; CONTENTS:; 1. Could we meet next week?
; Topics; Arranging a meeting
; Confirming a meeting by email
; Rescheduling a meeting; Skills; Using first names
; Apologizing for changing a meeting time; Getting emails right; General meetings vocabulary; 2. Can we make a start now?
; Topics; Saying hello and making Introductions
; Starting a meeting
; Stating the objectives
; Introductions; Skills; Making small talk; Writing formal and informal agendas
; Chairing a meeting; 3. Can I make a point here?
; Topics; Reporting progress
; Explaining cause and effect
; Interrupting and dealing with interruptions; Skills; Interrupting politely; Asking for clarification
; Giving your opinion; Video conferencing; 4. I'm not sure I agree
; Topics; Asking for comments and contributions
; Expressing strong and tentative opinions
; Agreeing and disagreeing; Skills; Disagreement and criticism in different cultures; Diplomatic language; Making positive suggestions
; Resolving conflicts; 5. It's a deal
; Topics; Responding to offers
; Buying time; taking a vote
; Summarizing the results of a meeting; Skills; Reaching agreement; Talking about possibilities; Controlling the timing of a meeting
; Intercultural communication; 6. So, I think we're finished for today
; Topics; Ending a meeting and thanking participants
; Confirming decisions and action points
; Follow-up emails
; Saying goodbye; Skills; Talking about plans; Formal and informal minutes
; Mixing business and pleasure; Appendix; Test yourself
; Partner Files
; Answer keys
; Transcripts
; A-Z word list
; Useful phrases and vocabulary; Intended for professionals who need to attend meetings in English.
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