Recommended Business English Resources

Laura M. English, Longman Publishers, 1995

This text takes a business-case approach to looking at cross-cultural business practices and values, and how these affect international business conduct. A task-based, self-explanatory text, this work draws on students' critical thinking skills and should also develop their oral skills.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Business Roles (series)

John Crowther-Alwyn, Cambridge University Press, 1997

This text, along with its sequel, Business Roles 2, provides students with realistic situations that arise within the international business world. Using the prescribed role-play scenarios given from the book, students are inspired to participate in lively and relevant discussions that will help them to quickly improve fluency and communication skills.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

David Evans, Cambridge University Press, 1997

Designed for students with or without business experience, Decisionmaker contains business-oriented problems and challenges for students to solve using discussions while practicing decision-making strategies and techniques. The book also contains useful advice and back-up materials focused on facilitating lively discussions.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Simon Sweeney, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2003

This text works to improve communication in the context of functional business activities such as socializing, negotiating and taking part in meetings while giving attention to international cultural differences and styles. A useful resource for students of all types, this book is sure to increase student confidence in their communication skills.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

David Horner, Cambridge University Press, 1996

As the title suggests, this resource book focuses primarily on helping students build a rich and active vocabulary for use in the workplace. It is also accompanied by an audio CD or cassette to aid students with speaking and pronunciation practice. Hailed repeatedly by those who have reviewed it, this text will serve as an excellent supplementary tool for any business English course.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Vicki Hollett, Oxford University Press, 2006

This completely updated edition of Business Objectives contains an interactive CD-ROM. The course develops the skills students need to participate in a variety of business contexts. It offers controlled grammar practice, systematic teaching of relevant vocabulary, and challenging activities that encourage students to use their own business experience.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Cotton, Falvey & Kent, Longman/Pearson Publishers, 2001

Students learn from stimulating authentic materials such as the world-renowned Financial Times. The activities enhance language and business skills through case study tasks. Based on realistic business scenarios, these tasks give students an opportunity to practice.  Available from Amazon.

 

 

Frances Boyd, Addison-Wesley Publishers, 1994

Working with real case studies of successful international and American companies, students gain insight into business practices, develop cultural awareness, and get a feel for the excitement and challenge of working in today's global business world.  Available from Amazon.