Mastering Workplace English: A Book Review of 'English for Business Communication' by Mable Chan

Authors

  • Piangchan MOFFATT Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, Nong Bua, THAILAND
  • Waode Ade Sarasmita UKE Halu Oleo University, [Scopus ID:57196277342], [SINTA ID:5986026], INDONESIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31963/rial-ej.v1i2.4275

Abstract

Although business English books have been extensively published during the last two decades (Bhatia & Bremner, 2012; Emmerson, 2010; Sweeney, 2003; Talbot, 2009), this book, "English for Business Communication" by Mable Chan (2020), is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals studying English for business or workplace communication. It covers both spoken and written English and incorporates up-to-date research in business communication. The book focuses on the realities of communication in the business world today, including the use of English in social media and the concept of communicative competence. It also includes analysis of email communication, informal English, and English for socialization. Additionally, the book explores persuasive messages and provides an e-resources website with authentic workplace genres and relevant research studies.

Author Biography

Waode Ade Sarasmita UKE, Halu Oleo University, [Scopus ID:57196277342], [SINTA ID:5986026], INDONESIA

An English lecturer at English Education Department of Halu Oleo University

References

Bhatia, V. K., & Bremner, S. (2012). English for Business Communication. In Language Teaching (Vol. 45, Issue 04, pp. 410–445). https://doi.org/10.1017/S0261444812000171

Chan, M. (2020). English for Business Communication. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.

Emmerson, P. (2010). Business English Handbook Advanced; The whole of business in one book. McMillan.

Sweeney, S. (2003). English for Business Communication (Second Edi). Cambridge University Press.

Talbot, F. (2009). How to Write Effective Business English. Kogan Page.

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Published

2023-08-05

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): [August]

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Book Review

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