Fluent English for Foreign Affairs: English-Chinese Contrast

Author: (Canada) Marshall (Marshall, W.)
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book is specifically designed for professionals involved in international activities, covering various aspects of Chinese culture and social life. The textbook emphasizes oral training, focusing on improving learners' clarity and accuracy in pronunciation, as well as the appropriateness of language use in professional settings. The content is structured progressively, allowing learners to gradually reduce their reliance on Chinese. This book is suitable for both classroom instruction and self-study. Fluent Expression of Foreign Affairs English aims to improve pronunciation and enhance listening comprehension, accompanied by audio cassettes. It provides useful English vocabulary, sentence patterns, and word formation rules for those who need to host foreign friends as hosts. Each exercise is designed to improve learners' comprehension, pronunciation, speed, and intonation. Every chapter covers content related to Chinese social life and culture that most foreign guests are interested in. The accompanying audio cassettes help learners master clear and fluent English.