Business Writing: B1-C2 (Collins Business Skills and Communication)

Write clearer business documents more efficiently

This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine and perfect their written English. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in written English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies.

Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English – wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking and Listening.

• Powered by COBUILD – using the real language of business English

• Contents: Twenty 4-page units featuring key areas, such as Getting the Right Tone, Linking Ideas, Writing Quickly and Simply, Dealing with Difficult Issues and Editing the Language.

• Each unit contains:
- Exercises focused on written texts, vocabulary or key structures
- Grammar tips
- Key phrases

• Reference section with key phrases for written documents is included at the end of the book.

• Clear navigation and easy access to functional language in short, practical units so that communication tasks can be fulfilled quickly and effectively.

• The combination of reference and practice material includes a wealth of models and examples, with usage notes, key vocabulary, abbreviations and short cuts, and also considers e-mail protocols.

• The book focuses on the 'soft skills' of communication, such as getting your message across accurately in a concise way and how to communicate effectively in inter-cultural environments.

• CEFR level: suitable for B1 English and above

• The title is ideal for executive level business people who frequently use English at work but have little time to study formal courses.

• Equally useful for students following vocational or business English courses in further and higher education.

• Perfect for self-study or classroom use