Chapter 1
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1. Business Letters in English
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1.1. Who writes Business Letters?
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1.1.2. Why write Business Letters?
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1.2. Business Letter Vocabulary
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1.3. Business Letter Formats
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1.3.1. Formatting Business Letters
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1.3.2. Formatting Envelopes for Business Letters
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1.3.3. Formatting Business Memos
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1.3.4. Formatting Business Email
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1.4. Planning a Business Letter
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1.4.1. Who am I writing this letter to?
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1.4.2. Why am I writing this letter?
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1.4.3. Are there specific details I need to include?
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1.4.4. Do I require a response?
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1.4.5. How can I organize my points logically?
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1.5. Writing a Business Letter
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1.5.1. Salutation
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1.5.2. First paragraph
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1.5.3. Second and third paragraphs
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1.5.4. Final paragraph
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1.5.5. Closing
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1.5.6. Writing Tips
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1.6. Proofreading a Business Letter
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1.6.1. Checklist
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1.7. Business Letters Samples
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Chapter 2
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2. Resumes, CVs and Covering Letters in English
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2.1. You never get a second chance to make a first impression
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2.1.1. Why you need a good CV
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2.1.2. What a CV or resume is not
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2.1.3. What a CV or resume is
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2.1.4. Why you need a good covering letter
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2.2. Your Covering Letter
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2.2.1. Content
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2.2.2. Format
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2.3. Your CV/Resume
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2.3.1. Content
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2.3.2. Format
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2.3.2.1. Word-processed or hand-written?
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2.3.2.2. How many pages?
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2.3.2.3. What size paper?
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2.3.2.4. What quality paper?
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2.3.2.5. What sort of typeface?
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2.3.3. Do's and Don'ts
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2.3.3.1. Do this...
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2.3.3.2. Don't do this...
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2.3.4. Vocabulary
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2.3.4.1. The Value of Simplicity and Clarity
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2.3.4.2. The Power of Action Verbs
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2.3.4.3. Power Words to Use
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2.3.4.4. British and American English
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2.3.5. 10 Essential Tips
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2.4. Samples
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Chapter 3
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3. Meetings in English
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3.1. Vocabulary
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3.2. Preparing for a Meeting
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3.2.1. Calling a Meeting
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3.2.2. Writing an Agenda
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3.2.3. Allocating roles
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3.3. Opening a Meeting
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3.3.1. Small Talk
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3.3.2. Welcome
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3.3.3. Roll Call/Apologies
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3.3.4. Objectives
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3.4. Following the Agenda
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3.4.1. Taking the Minutes
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3.4.2. Watching the Time
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3.4.3. Regaining Focus
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3.4.4. Voting
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3.4.5. Comments and Feedback
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3.5. Closing a Meeting
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3.5.1. Wrapping Up
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3.5.2. Reminders
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3.5.3. Thank You' s and Congratulations
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3.5.4. Follow Up
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Chapter 4
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4. Negotiations in English
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4.1. The Art of Negotiating
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4.2. Vocabulary
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4.3. Preparing to Negotiate
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4.4. Collaborative Negotiating
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4.5. Coming to a Close or Settlement
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4.5.1. Beware of last-minute strong-arm tactics
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4.5.2. Language to use in closing
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4.5.3. Formalize the agreement/negotiation
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Chapter 5
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5. Presentations in English
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5.1. Introduction
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5.1.1. Preparation
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5.1.2. Objective
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5.1.3. Audience
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5.1.4. Venue
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5.1.5. Time and length
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5.1.6. Method
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5.1.7. Content
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5.1.8. Structure
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5.1.9. Notes
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5.1.10. Rehearsal
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5.2. Equipment
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5.3. Delivery
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5.3.1.Nerves
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5.3.2. Audience Rapport
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5.3.3. Body Language
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5.3.4. Cultural Considerations
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5.3.5. Voice quality
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5.3.6. Visual aids
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5.3.7. Audience Reaction
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5.4. Language
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5.4.1. Simplicity and Clarity
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5.4.2. Signposting
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5.5. The Presentation
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5.5.1. Introduction
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5.5.2. Body
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5.5.3. Conclusion
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5.5.4. Questions
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5.6. Review
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