Business Grammar Builder

Paul Emmerson

INTERMEDIATE to upper intermediate

A grammar reference and practice book for students studying Business English with an accompanying FREE Audio CD. It can be used either in the classroom or for self-study.

Business Grammar Builder contains 50 grammar units covering the most important structures and functions in business English. Each unit is organised into two pages of clear grammar explanations followed by two pages of exercises, making the book easy to use.

The appendices include a complete list of regular verb forms; a list of irregular verbs; help with spelling; a diagram of the English verb system and a guide to the differences between British and American English.

Authentic citations

• All grammar exercises are backed up with examples, may of which are citations taken from authentic business sources such as the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and CNN. Students learn real Business English from real business sources.

Low-to high-context exercises

• The exercises start with low-context practice exercises, such as gap-fills and matching exercises. These lead into high-context practice based on telephone calls, conversations, emails, articles and company reports.

Tests

• There are sixteen tests. These proved excellent revision of all the areas of grammar covered in the book. The book offers suitable preparation for BEC Vantage and TOEIC, and IELTs levels 4.5–5.5.

Audio CD

• Selected conversations and articles from the book have been recorded on the Audio CD.

Answer Key

• A full answer key is provided at the back of the book.

Grammar guide

• A guide to key grammar terms, a full index and a list of sources used to collect citations for the book.

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