[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 23 | September 22, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036]

A new book from Manhattan Review, “Smart Business Talk,” is one of the first books with a primary focus on the uses, techniques and subtleties of Business English in addition to cultural differences. The goal is to effectively prepare non-native English-speaking professionals and students to manage challenges during their work, studies and internships. It is designed to aid the readers in their English language education beyond what textbook English can offer. The release of the book acknowledges the expanding global nature of the business world.

“Smart Business Talk” offers a guided tour of the usage of English Business Language covering slang and idiomatic expressions, word choice,
euphemisms, sports and keyword-related phrases, grammar specifics, cultural sensitivity, presentational skills and accent reduction. The book’s release comes after a well-received Communication and Culture Boot Camp Manhattan Review held for Columbia Business School. “You will enjoy the vividness and efficiency of the English language on a daily basis,” said Tracy Yun, CEO of Manhattan Review.

The mastery of the phrases and expressions in the book will not only increase productivity but workplace camaraderie. “A non-native English
speaker can effectively learn to speak the jargon of the workplace, write effectively, and communicate knowledgably and confidently,” said Dr. Joern Meissner, founder and Chairman of Manhattan Review. “Unnecessary misunderstanding and confusion can be minimized.” (more…)