An indispensable tool for acquiring basic communication skills in a limited amount of time. With Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication, even absolute beginners can learn to communicate in Japanese in a matter of days. Designed specifically for native-English speakers approaching Japanese as a second language, this book presents 142 essential Japanese sentence patterns, first by giving equivalents in English, then following with Japanese translations. Each pattern is accompanied by a concise, easy-to-follow explanation and several Japanese example sentences that demonstrate its usage. In addition, practice sections for each pattern allow the student to test his or her understanding of the material presented. Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication is organized into twelve chapters according to communicative function, including such tasks as making simple, declarative statements about people and things in the world; making comparisons; talking about events in the past, present and future; expressing desire, conjecture and intention;stating causes or reasons; making requests; asking and giving permission; and using the passive and causative-passive voices. Extensive charts at the back of the book outline the rules for inflecting and conjugating adjectives and verbs-essential to fluent communication.

An indispensable tool for acquiring basic communication skills in a limited amount of time. With Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication, even absolute beginners can learn to communicate in Japanese in a matter of days. Designed specifically for native-English speakers approaching Japanese as a second language, this book presents 142 essential Japanese sentence patterns, first by giving equivalents in English, then following with Japanese translations. Each pattern is accompanied by a concise, easy-to-follow explanation and several Japanese example sentences that demonstrate its usage. In addition, practice sections for each pattern allow the student to test his or her understanding of the material presented. Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication is organized into twelve chapters according to communicative function, including such tasks as making simple, declarative statements about people and things in the world; making comparisons; talking about events in the past, present and future; expressing desire, conjecture and intention;stating causes or reasons; making requests; asking and giving permission; and using the passive and causative-passive voices. Extensive charts at the back of the book outline the rules for inflecting and conjugating adjectives and verbs-essential to fluent communication.

Good Practice is a course for doctors and medical students who need to communicate with patients in English; the course can be used in the classroom or for self-study. Good Practice focuses on the language and communication skills that doctors need to make consultations more effective, using five elements of good communication: verbal communication, active listening, voice management, non-verbal communication and cultural awareness. The course teaches learners how to sensitively handle a range of situations such as taking a patient history and breaking bad news, as well as preparing doctors for dealing with different types of patients. Good Practice demonstrates the impact of good communication on the doctor-patient relationship and enables students to become confident and effective practitioners in English.

A new course in business Japanese from the authors of the bestselling Japanese for Busy People series. The Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT), renowned for its Japanese for Busy People series, has developed a comprehensive course for students who need to use Japanese in a business environment. Japanese for Professionals is a serious and detailed manual of the language of trade, commerce, and government, aimed at intermediate students who work with Japanese on a daily basis. Thirteen lessons introduce common business situations-first-time meetings, directing subordinates client negotiations with key sentences, and a dialogue to illustrate how Japanese is used in a business context. Precise definitions for all new vocabulary and lucid explanations of grammar, idioms, and cultural differences provide the reader with powerful communication tools for the office. Exercises and quizzes have been included to help students check their progress, and four lessons have been set aside for review. Busy professionals will find the bilingual glossaries a useful reference even after completing all the lessons in this clear and extremely helpful textbook.EATURES:-Emphasis on how to communicate with Japanese colleagues and clients;All elements of working Japanese, from using the telephone to directing subordinates, presented in thirteen systematic and fully structured lessons;Focuses on authentic spoken Japanese through dialogues based on real-life business situations;165 Essential Expressions classified into 50 business functions that can be used by all busy professionals;Detailed analysis in English of all phrases and expressions introduced in this text;Challenging exercises and quizzes that actually reinforce language acquisition;Four special chapters for comprehensive review and further practice;Three special chapters provide important background information about common Japanese business practices;Equally effective as part of a college course or for learners studying without formal tuition;Furigana (phonetic superscripts) added to all difficult kanji and two full bilingual glossaries.

A new course in business Japanese from the authors of the bestselling Japanese for Busy People series. The Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT), renowned for its Japanese for Busy People series, has developed a comprehensive course for students who need to use Japanese in a business environment. Japanese for Professionals is a serious and detailed manual of the language of trade, commerce, and government, aimed at intermediate students who work with Japanese on a daily basis. Thirteen lessons introduce common business situations-first-time meetings, directing subordinates client negotiations with key sentences, and a dialogue to illustrate how Japanese is used in a business context. Precise definitions for all new vocabulary and lucid explanations of grammar, idioms, and cultural differences provide the reader with powerful communication tools for the office. Exercises and quizzes have been included to help students check their progress, and four lessons have been set aside for review. Busy professionals will find the bilingual glossaries a useful reference even after completing all the lessons in this clear and extremely helpful textbook.EATURES:-Emphasis on how to communicate with Japanese colleagues and clients;All elements of working Japanese, from using the telephone to directing subordinates, presented in thirteen systematic and fully structured lessons;Focuses on authentic spoken Japanese through dialogues based on real-life business situations;165 Essential Expressions classified into 50 business functions that can be used by all busy professionals;Detailed analysis in English of all phrases and expressions introduced in this text;Challenging exercises and quizzes that actually reinforce language acquisition;Four special chapters for comprehensive review and further practice;Three special chapters provide important background information about common Japanese business practices;Equally effective as part of a college course or for learners studying without formal tuition;Furigana (phonetic superscripts) added to all difficult kanji and two full bilingual glossaries.

A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English. Third edition.

"Enterprise 4: Intermediate" is the fourth of a four-level English course It consists of four modules and is specially designed to motivate and involve students in effective learning. The course provide; systematic preparation for all the skills required for successful communication both in written and spoken form.

Enterprise 3 Pre-Intermediate consists of four modules and is the third of a four-level English course. It is specially designed to motivate and involve students in effective learning, The course provides systematic preparation for all the skills required for successful communication Poth in written and spoken form. . .

Enterprise 3 Pre-Intermediate consists of four modules and is the third of a four-level English course. It is specially designed to motivate and involve students in effective learning, The course provides systematic preparation for all the skills required for successful communication Poth in written and spoken form. . .

Cambridge English for Scientists develops the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of science students and professionals, enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively in their work or study environment. Uniquely, this course focuses on both spoken and written communication, with each of the ten units relating to a case study based on real, published research. This makes the course ideal for scientists from a wide range of scientific backgrounds. Cambridge English for Scientists also develops the learners' language skills with practical reading and writing skills - such as applying for research funding or writing for publications - as well as with speaking and listening skills including 'Describing and Reporting Problems With Experiments' and 'Presenting at a Conference'. Cambridge English for Scientists requires no specialist knowledge on the part of the teacher and comprehensive teacher's notes are available online. The course is also ideal for self-study. Key features Authentic texts and dialogues situated in the contexts that working scientists and postgraduate and undergraduate science students encounter daily in their work and studies. Emphasis is on the language and skills needed to present scientific information in spoken and written English in a variety of professional situations (e.g. describing data, presenting at a conference, making a written application for funding). Because the focus is on the language skills needed to 'do' science, the course is usable with working scientists and science students from a variety of different scientific disciplines (physics, biology, genetics, etc.). Teacher's notes available online and for free and they are accompanied by extra resources with a focus on developing reading skills for scientific literature.

Spark is a four-level course designed for learners studying English at beginner to intermediate level. Key Features: - Theme-based units in modules. - Variety of reading texts. - Realistic everyday dialogues. - Writing practice. - Pronunciation sections. - Listening and speaking skills. - Across Culture and CLIL sections at the end of each module. - Self-check sections. - Songs and games. - ICT (Infromation & Communication Technology) research activities. - Interactive eBooks free for each student... дальше ». - Presentation Skills booklet to help learners become effective communicators and competent public speakers.

Spark is a four-level course designed for learners studying English at beginner to intermediate level. Key Features: - Theme-based units in modules. - Variety of reading texts. - Realistic everyday dialogues. - Writing practice. - Pronunciation sections. - Listening and speaking skills. - Across Culture and CLIL sections at the end of each module. - Self-check sections. - Songs and games. - ICT (Infromation & Communication Technology) research activities. - Interactive eBooks free for each student... дальше ». - Presentation Skills booklet to help learners become effective communicators and competent public speakers.

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. The Self-study Pack consists of a Workbook with DVD-ROM. It enables learners to consolidate and build upon work done in class. The Workbook provides extra 'Explore Writing' tasks plus a complete 'Explore Reading' syllabus, as well as 'Over to you' exercises allowing personalisation of language practice. In addition to over 300 interactive practice activities, the DVD-ROM includes video for every unit featuring international speakers, documentary clips, a self-recording and playback tool for pronunciation practice, and customisable 'QuickCheck' tests to monitor progress.

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. The Self-study Pack consists of a Workbook with DVD-ROM. It enables learners to consolidate and build upon work done in class. The Workbook provides extra 'Explore Writing' tasks plus a complete 'Explore Reading' syllabus, as well as 'Over to you' exercises allowing personalisation of language practice. In addition to over 300 interactive practice activities, the DVD-ROM includes video for every unit featuring international speakers, documentary clips, a self-recording and playback tool for pronunciation practice, and customisable 'QuickCheck' tests to monitor progress.

The Workbook for the Revised 3rd Edition of Japanese for Busy People III offers readers longer and more complex reading passages familiarize you with new vocabulary and the conventions used in Japanese writing. It can be used either in tandem with the main text or as a self-study aid.

English Unlimited is a six-level (A1 to C1) goals-based course for adults. Centred on purposeful, real-life objectives, it prepares learners to use English independently for global communication. The Advanced Self-study Pack consists of a Workbook with DVD-ROM. It enables learners to consolidate and build upon work done in class. The Workbook provides extra 'Explore Writing' tasks plus a complete 'Explore Reading' syllabus, as well as 'Over to you' exercises allowing personalisation of language practice. In addition to over 300 interactive practice activities, the DVD-ROM includes authentic video, including 'made for TV' short films and documentaries, a self-recording and playback tool for pronunciation practice, animated clips offering speaking practice in everyday situations, and customisable 'QuickCheck' tests to monitor progress.