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| 100 | 1 | _aBarnard, Roger | |
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_aWriting For the Real World 2 : _ban Introduction to Business Writing / _cRoger Barnard and Antoinette Meehan. |
| 250 | _a1st ed. | ||
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_aNew York, NY : _bOxford University Press, _c2005. |
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_av, 134 p. : _bill. ; _c28 cm. |
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| 440 | _aWriting for the Real World | ||
| 500 | _aIncludes Review sections as well as references. | ||
| 505 | _a1. Introducing yourself | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tintroducing yourself: This is a brief email to introduce myself. My name is Jenny Ho. _twriting about work experience: I was appointed sales manager in July. Previously, I was with Costco Stores. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing an introductory email — exchanging emails | ||
| 505 | _a2. Arranging meetings | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tarranging a meeting: Could we meet sometime next week? I'm afraid I'm out of town Tuesday morning. How about Thursday morning? _tapologizing for a change of plans: I'm afraid something has come up... _tcomparing formal and informal writing styles: I look forward to seeing you then. / See you then. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing to suggest a meeting — writing to confirm or change an arrangement | ||
| 505 | _a3. Discussing travel plans | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_twriting about definite plans: I am visiting / I plan to visit Japan next month. _tmaking a polite request: I would like to visit your factory. Would this be possible? _tpromising to do something: We will send you a proposed itinerary immediately. _twriting an itinerary: Meet Nobuo Wada in lobby. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing about definite travel plans — writing an itinerary | ||
| 505 | _a4. Recommending | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_twriting about indefinite plans: I'm probably / I might be visiting the U.S. in July _tasking for recommendations: Can you recommend a good hotel? _trecommending: I would recommend the Garden Hotel. The service is excellent. Kyoto is very interesting. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing about a probable business trip — replying to a request for recommendations | ||
| 505 | _a5. Inviting | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tinviting: Would you like to join me for lunch on Friday? _taccepting an invitation: Lunch on Friday would be great. I would be delighted to join you for dinner. _tdiscussing likes and preferences: I love sukiyaki. I'm afraid I don't care for sukiyaki, but I do like tempura. _trefusing an invitation: Unfortunately, I have an appointment on that day. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: making an invitation — replying to an invitation. | ||
| 505 | _aReview 1 | ||
| 505 | _a6. Making inquiries | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tmaking an inquiry: We would like to know more about... _tgiving a reason for writing: We were given your name by Hendrik Ibsen of IKEA... _tdescribing your company: Our company is a small budget hotel chain. _tdescribing your interest in a company's products or services: We are considering changing our catering service. _tmaking a request: Please send us your current catalog. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing a description of a company — requesting a catalog, price list, and details of discounts | ||
| 505 | _a7. Placing orders | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tplacing an order: We would like to place an order for six desks, model no. S403. Could you deliver the items by March 14? _twriting a list of items for a large order: We would like to confirm that we will receive a 10% discount. We will pay by certified cheque. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing a cover letter — placing an order by email — filling out a purchase order | ||
| 505 | _a8. Responding to orders | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tacknowledging an order for goods: Thank you for your order no. 1230 dated June 10. _tthe passive: Your order is now being processed. _tdealing with a problem with an order: Unfortunately, the model you requested has been discontinued. _tsuggesting alternative action: We suggest that you purchase the new model. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: making notes for an order — replying to an order with reasons for delay | ||
| 505 | _a9. Making payment | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tinforming someone about payment: We have instructed our bank to transfer... _tacknowledging payment: Our bank informed us yesterday that... _treminding someone about late payment: This is a reminder that payment of invoice #3204 is 14 days overdue. _tusing the conditional: If we do not receive payment withing five business days, we will take... |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing to inform that payment has been made — acknowledging payment — writing a reminder that a payment is due | ||
| 505 | _a10. Complaints | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tintroducing a complaint: I am writing to complain about our last order, which arrived yesterday. _texplaining a problem: We regret to inform you that the goods were damaged. The plaster casings were damaged in several places. _tsuggesting a solution: Please send us the replacement goods as soon as possible. _tresponding to a complaint: Please accept our apologies for... We look forward to serving you again in the future. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing a letter of complaint — responding to a complaint | ||
| 505 | _aReview 2 | ||
| 505 | _a11. Checking progress | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tchecking progress on a task or project: How is the report going? Is everything on schedule? _texplaining progress: Everything is going well. I have slight problem with my computer. _twriting about cause and effect: My alarm clock didn't go off. As a result, I had to rush to get ready. _tusing the present perfect: Have you contacted Mr. Ali yet? I've contacted Mr. Ali. / I haven't contacted Mr. Ali yet. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing to check progress on a project or task — replying to an inquiry about progress. | ||
| 505 | _a12. Interoffice memos | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_twriting a short memo: The new cafeteria has been completed. _tannouncing a future event: The new model will be introduced next month. _tmaking a formal request: All sales staff are requested to attend the meeting. Would all sales staff please attend the meeting. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing a memo to employees — announcing what has happened or will happen in your firm or school | ||
| 505 | _a13. Discussing proposals | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tmaking a proposal and giving a reason: How about holding a videoconference? I think it would reduce costs. _treporting opinions: Everyone here thinks it's a good idea. _tasking for opinions: Could you let me know what you think by Friday? _tresponding to a proposal: I think it's an excellent idea. I don't think it's a very good idea. I think we should... |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: making a proposal for your company — responding to a proposal | ||
| 505 | _a14. Reports | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_twriting a short report: Earlier this month, I visited Italy to investigate the possibility of introducing our products here. _tgiving reasons: The reason for my trip was... _tdescribing graphs and charts: In the first quarter, sales rose sharply. So for this year, sales have risen. _tmaking recommendations: Based on my research, I recommend that we... |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing a short report on a business trip | ||
| 505 | _a15. Social situations | ||
| 505 |
_aLanguage focus:
_tcongratulating: Please accept my congratulations on your promotion. _texpressing sympathy: I was very sorry to hear of your accident. _tcondolences: We were saddened to hear of your husband's death. _tthanking: Thank you very much for inviting us to dinner last Friday. |
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| 505 | _aWriting task: writing a letter of congratulation — writing a letter of sympathy — writing a thank-you letter | ||
| 505 | _aReview 3 | ||
| 505 | _aPairwork dictation | ||
| 505 | _aReference section | ||
| 520 | _a"An introduction to Business Writing: is a 2-level writing course in international English, designed for young adult and adult learners; it provides simple step-by-step practice in writing emails, letters, taxes, forms, CVs practices a range of useful functions, e.g. discussing travel plans, making inquiries, placing orders, and making payment, includes cross-cultural information comparing American and British varieties of English, has a comprehensive reference section covering layout, writing conventions, punctuation, style, and register, and is accompanied by a Teacher's Guide with notes on using the Student Book, optional ideas for mixed ability classes, and photocopiable activities." (Book Cover) | ||
| 650 | 0 | _aBusiness writing. | |
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_aBusiness writing _vProblems, exercises, etc. |
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| 700 | 1 | _aMeehan, Antoinette | |
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_uhttp://www.oupcanada.com/catalog/9780194538176.html _zPublisher's Website. |
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_uhttps://ottawa.bibliocommons.com/item/show/501658026 _zCheck the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) catalog. |
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