Practical English Speaking Guide (Third Edition)

Author: Zhang Jian
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive and practical English speaking reader. It is based on 46 common topics, divided into two main parts: dialogues in specific situations and dialogues expressing intentions and emotions. Each topic, in addition to "Dialogue," includes "Notes," "Daily Expressions," and "Background and Guidelines." The "Background and Guidelines" provide social customs, etiquette, and business practices related to the dialogues, broadening readers' knowledge and oral proficiency. At the end of the book, there are three highly practical appendices: "100 Industry English Phrases" and "Common British and American Word Comparisons." It is mainly intended for various types of overseas travelers, employees of Sino-foreign joint ventures, translators, tour guides, English majors and students, as well as a wide range of English enthusiasts for study and reference.