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020			_a9780194579346 (Student Book with MultiROM)
040			_cJCRC
100			_aThomson, Kenneth
245			_aEnglish for Meetings / _cKenneth Thomson.
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aOxford : _bOxford University Press, _c2007.
300			_a80 p. : _bill. ; _c26 cm. _e+ 1 MultiROM
440			_aOxford Business English
440			_aExpress
500			_aAccompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.
504			_aIncludes a glossary, answer key and transcript.
505			_aSUMMARY:
505			_a"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.
505			_aKey features of the Book: _tLanguage presented in context with follow-up exercises _tSpecial focus on the appropriate language for formal and informal meetings _tStimulating role-plays for groupwork tasks _tLanguage focus boxes with tips and key language for contributing effectively to meetings in an international context _tSTARTER section at the beginning of each unit with warm-up and awareness-raising activities _tOUTPUT section at the end of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection _tAppendix including an answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary
505			_aKey Features of the MultiROM _tRealistic listening extracts _tInteractive exercises to practise the language of meetings" (Book Cover).
505			_aCONTENTS:
505			_a1. Could we meet next week?
505			_aTopics _tArranging a meeting _tConfirming a meeting by email _tRescheduling a meeting
505			_aSkills _tUsing first names _tApologizing for changing a meeting time _tGetting emails right _tGeneral meetings vocabulary
505			_a2. Can we make a start now?
505			_aTopics _tSaying hello and making Introductions _tStarting a meeting _tStating the objectives _tIntroductions
505			_aSkills _tMaking small talk _tWriting formal and informal agendas _tChairing a meeting
505			_a3. Can I make a point here?
505			_aTopics _tReporting progress _tExplaining cause and effect _tInterrupting and dealing with interruptions
505			_aSkills _tInterrupting politely _tAsking for clarification _tGiving your opinion _tVideo conferencing
505			_a4. I'm not sure I agree
505			_aTopics _tAsking for comments and contributions _tExpressing strong and tentative opinions _tAgreeing and disagreeing
505			_aSkills _tDisagreement and criticism in different cultures _tDiplomatic language _tMaking positive suggestions _tResolving conflicts
505			_a5. It's a deal
505			_aTopics _tResponding to offers _tBuying time; taking a vote _tSummarizing the results of a meeting
505			_aSkills _tReaching agreement _tTalking about possibilities _tControlling the timing of a meeting _tIntercultural communication
505			_a6. So, I think we're finished for today
505			_aTopics _tEnding a meeting and thanking participants _tConfirming decisions and action points _tFollow-up emails _tSaying goodbye
505			_aSkills _tTalking about plans _tFormal and informal minutes _tMixing business and pleasure
505			_aAppendix _tTest yourself _tPartner Files _tAnswer keys _tTranscripts _tA-Z word list _tUseful phrases and vocabulary
521			_aIntended for professionals who need to attend meetings in English.
650			_aEnglish language _vSelf-instruction.
650			_aEnglish language _xBusiness English _vTextbooks for foreign speakers.
650			_aBusiness meetings _xStudy and teaching.
856			_uhttps://goo.gl/BFQ8zh _yPublisher's Website.
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