English For Work Activities

For ESL learners who need to communicate in typical workplace situations.

Short activities reflecting real-life business situations to complement both tailored and coursebook based materials.

"This fun, flexible and accessible photocopiable business English resource book contains 43 games and activities. The material is mainly functional, focusing on the most commonly practised functions on the business English syllabus. This means that the book can be used to complement a wide range of business English courses. It provides learners with an opportunity to practise relevant language and communication skills in a variety of business situations. It is aimed mainly at adult students who work in a business context and need English at work, or pre-experience learners who plan to enter the business world and use English there. Although designed mainly for lower to upper-intermediate level students, the user-friendly teaching notes mean many of the activities can be easily adapted for use with elementary or more advanced students." -- Publisher's description.

Selections from the Cottonwood monthly, a newsletter written specifically for 7th-, 8th-, and 9th grade English teachers.

"This fun, flexible and accessible photocopiable business English resource book contains 43 games and activities. The material is mainly functional, focusing on the most commonly practised functions on the business English syllabus. This means that the book can be used to complement a wide range of business English courses. It provides learners with an opportunity to practise relevant language and communication skills in a variety of business situations. It is aimed mainly at adult students who work in a business context and need English at work, or pre-experience learners who plan to enter the business world and use English there. Although designed mainly for lower to upper-intermediate level students, the user-friendly teaching notes mean many of the activities can be easily adapted for use with elementary or more advanced students."--Publisher's description.

Everyday processes like preparing meals, using the telephone and going to the bank are illustrated with drawings. Key vocabulary is presented for each activity. Suitable in a classroom setting or for self study.

This comprehensive resource book contains an easy-to-use set of short activities essential for anyone teaching Business English. Reflecting real-life business activities such as emails, noisy telephone conversations, making excuses, negotiating, handling customer complaints and cultural awareness, Five-Minute Activities for Business English helps teachers mirror the pacey feel of the work environment. This book is also of interest to teachers of general English who are looking for stimulating skills-based activities in meaningful contexts and complements both tailored and coursebook-based materials. The four main areas covered are 'Business topics', 'Business communication skills', 'Language work' and 'Exploiting coursebooks'. These areas feature activities on various topics such as money, finance, meetings, negotiations, telephoning, management, marketing, etc.

For ESL learners who need to communicate in typical workplace situations.