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Here are some tips and tools to help you learn and practise your business English.


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trade
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

  • TRADE TOPICS:From the Canadian official Foreign Affairs website

    You will find essential points to know on the topic of trade.

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Government sites
On this page, you will find useful links to other English-Speaking official websites for International Trade
Click here


  • En Français: le site exporter.gouv.fr


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TIPS AND BUSINESS ETIQUETTE FOR WORK AND NEGOTIATING ABROAD

Here are a few starting points for business in:

  1. India
  2. Japan
  3. Thailand
  4. Korea
  5. Singapore
 Found on http://www.cowanglobalconsulting.com
     6. China

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NEGOTIATING- Generalities
  • Some useful vocabulary here


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dictionary   The office.

Go to this site:

http://visual.merriam-webster.com/communications/office-automation.php

Then find the words listed in this worksheet.

Four fun videos showing furniture and stationery at work...

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phone
  •     How to prepare for a phone call .
- Basic vocabulary  here.

- Useful vocabulary: worksheet 1 and worksheet 2.

- Web sites giving advice and help. 1 2

- Listening practice : useful phrases and sentences to understand, and write down.

- an exemple of a conversation over the phone and an exercise

- a series of exercises on how to organise a phone call, how to complain, how to call back, etc.


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How to write a CV (or resumé) and cover (or covering) letter.

-  some vocabulary  and a vocabulary quizz on how to write 
business letters.  A list of action verbs to use in a cover letter.

- an example of a CV (or resumé) with advice here

- a template for an effective cover letter  here.  
 
 - Examples of work placement cover letters  1   2   3   4  other
 
- The podcast we studied in class giving general advice. here

- A page from the Guardian Online offering videos about job interviews, relationships in the workplace, etc.  A must-see ! here

-And finally, some useful advice for the placement itself.

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BUSINESS LETTERS



- You can find sample business letters here.
- More information 1  2

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  • Student Business Card. 
You will find a few samples here  1   2  (click on University names)





















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