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    The Advanced Business English Guide: How to Communicate Effectively at The Workplace and Greatly Improve Your Business Writing Skills
    The Advanced Business English Guide: How to Communicate Effectively at The Workplace and Greatly Improve Your Business Writing Skills
    The Advanced Business English Guide: How to Communicate Effectively at The Workplace and Greatly Improve Your Business Writing Skills
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    The Advanced Business English Guide: How to Communicate Effectively at The Workplace and Greatly Improve Your Business Writing Skills

    By Christopher Hill

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    What is Business English?



    The term " Business English " can have different meaning for different people. For some, it focuses on vocabulary and topics used in the worlds of business, trade, finance, and international relations. For others it refers to the communication skills used in the workplace, and focuses on the language and skills needed for typical business communication such as presentations, negotiations, meetings, socializing, correspondence, report writing, and a systematic approach.

    Have you ever wondered how you can improve business writing such as proposal, presentation drafts, emails, or report?

    Do you want to stop making avoidable mistakes during your business speeches or are you having challenges speaking professionally?

    If you answer yes to these questions, then this book will greatly enhance the way you Speak and Write at workplaces or in office environments.

    In this book, You will be learning how to communicate effectively in English in a professional context. You will be expanding your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports, emails, and presentations.This book is written to bridge the gap between the general English and the specialized business English that you need for career advancement.

    You will be learning how to negotiate your potential clients and learning how to convey ideas to your colleagues or business executives in a much more effective way. New terms and phrases will also be used in different business environment, such as:

    •  Meetings
    •  During presentation
    •  Briefings and
    •  Public speaking
    •  Interviews

    Also, you will learn the basic rules for engaging in business writing, which includes:

    •  Letter writing
    •  Email writing
    •  Drafting of presentations
    •  Proposal writing

    Every rules and guideline given in this book is practical and easy to follow.
    If you are purchasing "The Advanced Business English Guide" Today, you will be also getting 2 BONUS Chapters on How to Ace your Interview + How to get a Promotion and a Raise.

    It's time to advance your career and start the journey to improve your Business English skills.
    You will make significant changes to the way you communicate.

    You Will be a Step Closer to Success!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristopher Hill
    Release dateJun 1, 2020
    ISBN9781393236375
    The Advanced Business English Guide: How to Communicate Effectively at The Workplace and Greatly Improve Your Business Writing Skills
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    Christopher Hill

    Christopher Hill has written about rock and roll music in the pages of Spin, Record Magazine, International Musician, Chicago Magazine, Downbeat, Deep Roots Magazine, and other national and regional publications. His work has been anthologized in The Rolling Stone Record Review, and he is the author of Holidays and Holy Nights. Currently a contributing editor at Deep Roots Magazine, he lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

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    • 5/5
      It was a helpful skim for seasoned professionals, or those who just need a little fine tuning. I enjoyed the structure. An entry level professional would probably gain the most from this book.
    • 4/5
      Great book for foreign professionals. I really appreciate for what you're providing to people who require to improve their basic English into Business English. Thanks.
    • 5/5
      I wanted to let you know, as a corporate trainer, this book has helped me instruct employees with basic English skills. You've made my job so much easier.
    • 5/5
      Thanks a million, Christopher! Can’t appreciate your work more. I’d love to have Skype lessons with u but currently I’m living in Qatar and Skype doesn’t work properly here. No worries though, your book is helping me out a lot already. Have a nice day!
    • 5/5
      5 Stars~ I am using this book to teach my business English class. This book covers pretty much everything. Well done Christopher ~
    • 5/5
      Easy to understand! Bought these books to help my husband with his English and these books are so easy to follow along that I don't need to help him much.
    • 5/5
      I think this book is quite helpful to be honest. Some of the tips did really help me. I will recommend this book to anyone who wants to master the great modern Business English language.
    • 5/5
      One of the best guides for business English I know of. It's a lot of common sense stuff, but it's nice to have it structured with good examples.
    • 5/5
      An accessible and practical resource to improving written communication and speaking skill in any professional context. Straightforward, clear, and useful. Recommend this!
    • 5/5
      I am still reading this, half way thru~ but so far. It’s quite useful. I am learning a lot of from this too.
    • 5/5
      This is a great choice for everyone from recent graduates just starting out to seasoned professionals needing to polish their business English skills and adapt to the office environment~

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    • 5/5
      I bought this ebook for my husband but I read it and loved it and will need to buy him his own copy. This is short and easy to read but full of tips and reading recommendations. It's really a powerful little book that will make even the best writer sit up and take notice. Would be a good new job or graduation gift too for anyone at any level.

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    The Advanced Business English Guide - Christopher Hill

    INTRODUCTION

    THE IMPORTANCE AND THE POPULARITY OF THE ENGLISH

    The incessant rise enjoyed by the English language is founded on the growth of the British Empire in the world of politics. The English language began its widespread from the British Isles. From there, it spread its tentacles across the globe through trade. This means of spreading was a result of the intention of the British Empire, to engage in trading (this involves buying and selling) with other nations of the world. As a result of the focus of England on trading, the English language gradually became dominant in areas such as Asia and Africa where trade had been thriving for ages. The fact that only a few Britons settled in these locations of the world made it impossible for English to become the mother tongue of the people living in those areas. But, most of these nations still retained the English language as their official or semi-formal language as a result of their colonization and inclusion in the British Empire. Countries, such as Canada, New Zealand, and Australia were once part of the British Empire, while countries like Nigeria, Ghana Sierra Leone, and South Africa were once colonies of the British Empire.

    The Popularity of the English language didn’t stop at the influence of the British Empire. It was extended by the rise of the United States. The 19th century birthed the rise of the United States. At the time when Europe was recovering from the effects of the first and second world wars, the United States was booming and becoming powerful. There was a rise in trade activities in the USA, and the English language kept on growing as the language of trade. The popularity of the English language today is built on the influence of American businesses and the already existing tradition, which considers it as the language of trade. The rise of the United States didn’t come without its challenge to traditional English. It did come, as there was a development of another form of English, which is American English.

    American English became so popular that the traditional English couldn’t stand against it. A good example of the American English influence is seen in Hong Kong – a former colony of the British Empire. There are more people who are interested in learning American English rather than the British variety. Since trade has been booming in the United States, it is just so expected that countries of the world would prefer its variety of English to that of other varieties.

    THE INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    Prior to now, Latin was the sole language of science. Many scholars and researchers published their works in Latin, and in their mother tongues. However, the English language has taken over the science and technology space. Most publications are made in the English language. We have terms such as oxygen, permafrost, and hydrogen, which are used in science. These terms actually originated from Greek, Russian, and French. The English language underwent an interesting rise in the technology space. Latin was first replaced by German as the language of science. But the end of the first world war took the German away as the language of science. Scientists from Belgium, France, and Britain blocked scientists from Germany and Austria from attending conferences and publishing their studies in the Western European Journals. This event gave rise to the English language as the language of science in the Western part of Europe. The English rose to dominate the world of technology as the language that most operating systems, programs, and websites are written in.

    The English language enjoys widespread popularity for its gender-free nature. This feature of the English language differentiates it from other languages in Europe. English doesn’t have feminine or masculine grammar. Languages such as French, German, and Spanish all possess grammars that are related to gender.

    Having looked at the background to the development of the English language, one can still be left with the question: is English the most popular language in the world? Although English is accepted to be The Dominant Language, it ranks as the third-largest language based on its number of native speakers in the world. It is right behind Mandarin and Spanish. But as a second language, English takes the leading role and it’s being followed by French. If the population of the native speakers of the English language is combined with the population of those who speak it as a second language, it will be the second most popular language immediately behind Mandarin. Hence, even though the English language is not the Official most popular language, it is among the top three.

    THE STATUS OF ENGLISH IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD

    As mentioned earlier, the English language ranks as the third-largest language in the world by native speakers after Mandarin and Spanish. Presently, it is spoken in 112 countries, and it has 328 million speakers. English is acceptable across the world. English has a wider dispersion more than any other language. It is the lingua franca in many countries that have had contact with Britain in the past. Countries such as Jamaica, Bahamas, and Ghana enjoy the English language as their official language, while countries like Pakistan, Tanzania, and Singapore make use of it as their official language alongside other official languages.

    Many linguists have taken a critical look into the status of the English language. The status studies are based on the role it performs across borders. Two scholars, Anderman and Rogers claimed that the English language has evolved into a lingua franca, which has made it possible for people to communicate easily and deal with every border barrier. In the words of David Crystal, the English language is a global language. As a global language, it achieves this status as a result of the different designations it enjoys among countries of the world. What this means is that the English language goes beyond being an ordinary mother tongue. It now serves as the official language in some nations, first language, second language, or foreign language. Most countries of the world are exposed to the English language. The American brand is global. The brand’s influence is felt in various industries – technology, entertainment, sports, politics, etc.

    THE 3-CIRCLE MODEL

    According to the classification of the English status by Braj Kachru, there are three circles under consideration. The biggest of the circles consists of the inner, outer, and extended circles.

    The Inner Circle: This includes the group of people that makes use of the English language as their mother tongue. These speakers acquire English from birth. They are also called native speakers. This circle is made of countries such as Britain, USA, Canada, etc. The inner-circle has around 380 million speakers.

    The Outer Circle: This includes the countries where the English language serves as the official language. It is their second language after their mother tongue. These countries use the language because it offers them the access to reach certain heights in their lives. It is also the language in many of the important sectors of their countries, such as media, education, government, law, etc. Examples of countries in this circle are Ghana, Nigeria, India, Singapore, etc.

    The Expanding Circle: English in the expanding circle serves as a foreign language. The countries don’t use it in the education system, or governance. It is learned as a language of international trade, diplomacy, etc. Countries such as Spain, China, Russia, and Germany are in the expanding circle.

    HOW THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU

    The development of technology over the years is having a strong impact on us all. This claim is mostly viable with the impact of social media on everyone. The English language is generally related in diverse ways. Your presence on social media will take your mind away from the use of English in other contexts. You are likely to find yourself utilizing English in a wrong context especially with the rush to get things done.

    This is a book written to help you maximize the knowledge of the English language in your career and business. The growth of the English language is founded on trade, which is the equivalent of business in our present world. The knowledge you will gain from this book will help you deal with the intrusion from other usages of the English language and equip you with the right language tools you need to excel in your career. Taking your business across borders requires you to have a good language tool, which will be useful to you in your business transactions. This book is set to give you just that!

    HOW THIS BOOK WILL HELP WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES

    If you are seeking opportunities and possibly advancement in your job, this is the right book for you. Globally, employers are interested in employees that are fluent in the English language, which is considered as the standard language of business. You need to be able to speak (essentially) and write as well in the English language. There are speaking ethics in the business world. Your ability to portray this ethic will increase your chances of being given that job you are seeking. Being in a professional environment has its requirements, which you are expected to meet.

    You are expected to have skills in presentation, interviews, emails and letter writing, and many others. You will learn all of these from this book. The knowledge you gain from this book

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