{"id":4934,"date":"2014-09-22T03:05:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-22T03:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltweekly.com\/?p=4934"},"modified":"2014-09-22T03:05:26","modified_gmt":"2014-09-22T03:05:26","slug":"smart-business-talk-book-focuses-on-colloquial-expressions-in-business-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltweekly.humbeestudio.xyz\/?p=4934","title":{"rendered":"‘Smart Business Talk’ Book Focuses on Colloquial Expressions in Business English"},"content":{"rendered":"

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 23 | September 22<\/span>, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036]<\/span><\/p>\n

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A new book from Manhattan Review,\u00a0“Smart Business Talk,” is one of the first books with a primary focus on\u00a0the uses, techniques and subtleties of Business English in addition to\u00a0cultural differences. The goal is to effectively prepare non-native\u00a0English-speaking professionals and students to manage challenges during\u00a0their work, studies and internships. It is designed to aid the readers in\u00a0their English language education beyond what textbook English can offer.\u00a0The release of the book acknowledges the expanding global nature of the\u00a0business world.<\/p>\n

“Smart Business Talk” offers a guided tour of the usage of English\u00a0Business Language covering slang and idiomatic expressions, word choice,
\neuphemisms, sports and keyword-related phrases, grammar specifics, cultural\u00a0sensitivity, presentational skills and accent reduction. The book’s release\u00a0comes after a well-received Communication and Culture Boot Camp Manhattan\u00a0Review held for Columbia Business School. “You will enjoy the vividness and\u00a0efficiency of the English language on a daily basis,” said Tracy Yun, CEO\u00a0of Manhattan Review.<\/p>\n

The mastery of the phrases and expressions in the book will not only\u00a0increase productivity but workplace camaraderie. “A non-native English
\nspeaker can effectively learn to speak the jargon of the workplace, write\u00a0effectively, and communicate knowledgably and confidently,” said Dr. Joern\u00a0Meissner, founder and Chairman of Manhattan Review. “Unnecessary\u00a0misunderstanding and confusion can be minimized.”<\/p>\n

The format of “Smart Business Talk” is more that of a training manual\u00a0than a book written about English slang. The book goes into great depth
\ncovering commonly used business slang and expressions concerning corporate\u00a0hierarchy, performance and project management, meetings, conference calls\u00a0and negotiations. The book breaks down expressions into key words and even\u00a0sports references, a section that has been met with popularity by Manhattan\u00a0Review’s students. Each entry such as “keep one’s eye on the ball” or to\u00a0“put one’s two-cents in” has descriptive definitions with helpful example\u00a0sentences that use the phrases in business-related contexts. Also included\u00a0are sections on accent reduction and cultural sensitivity. The grammar\u00a0guide goes into great detail about standard vs. non-standard usage of parts\u00a0of speech, use of articles and prepositional phrases.<\/p>\n

“Smart Business Talk” is also used in Manhattan Review’s Business\u00a0English courses to help students grasp the meaning, connotation and proper
\nusage of specific English phrases. The course also trains students on\u00a0articulation, presentational skills and business writing.<\/p>\n

About Manhattan Review<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manhattan Review is a multi-national educational services firm, founded\u00a0by Dr. Joern Meissner (http:\/\/www.meiss.com<\/a>) in 1999 and managed by Ms.\u00a0Tracy Yun. It focuses on GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) & TOEFL\u00a0(Test of English as a Foreign Language) preparation, Admissions Consulting,\u00a0and Management Training (subjects include Business Chinese, Advanced\u00a0Business English, Capital Markets, Investment Banking Fundamentals,\u00a0Corporate Finance, Managerial Accounting, Micro and Macro Economics,\u00a0Statistics, Presentation, Leadership and many more). For further\u00a0information, visit http:\/\/www.ManhattanReview.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 23 | September 22, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036] A new book from Manhattan Review,\u00a0“Smart Business Talk,” is one of the first books with a primary focus on\u00a0the uses, techniques and subtleties of Business English in addition to\u00a0cultural differences. The goal is to effectively prepare non-native\u00a0English-speaking professionals and students to manage challenges 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