Networking in English + CD

The latest addition to the Macmillan Business Skills series, Networking in English is for anyone who finds it hard to find the right words when communicating informally in the workplace. It is a practical, engaging and easyto-use book that will build confidence in a difficult area. Networking in English focuses on the factors that make a good socialiser/communicator: using appropriate functional expressions in common social situations; having effective conversations which build rapport and mutual understanding; considering social etiquette and being sensitive when communicating with different cultures. The authors have considerable experience of teaching communication skills and cultural awareness, and are therefore perfectly placed to guide students in the art of networking in a language which is not their own. Suitable for the classroom or for self-study.Key features * All language is contextualised by the six characters that appear throughout the book and provide a range of voices and personality types * Speakers are both native and non-native to familiarise students with the global corporate market * Cultural and networking tips provide extra support and background information * A student 'Needs Analysis' at the beginning of the book allows the course to be used in a tailor-made fashion * 'My Social Planner' area enables students to personalise the material and store the phrases most relevant to them