Practical Secretary English

Author: Solon
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The Practical Secretary English is composed of twelve chapters, each divided into several sections. The first ten chapters, covering topics such as "Secretarial Work," "English for Secretarial Job Seeking and Interviews," "Daily Reception English for Secretaries," "English for Making and Receiving Calls," "English for Postal and Telecommunications Communications," "Office Affairs English for Secretaries," "Archival Management English for Secretaries," "Meeting English for Secretaries," "Public Relations English for Secretaries," and "English for Arranging Business Trips," are the oral sections. The editors have selected common and typical scenarios for secretarial professionals, offering a wide perspective, rich examples, substantial information, and strong readability. This not only provides readers with relevant knowledge but also helps them learn the language. The eleventh chapter focuses on written English, briefly introducing the formats, linguistic features, and general writing knowledge of various application documents. It helps readers quickly grasp the characteristics of industry-specific documents and appropriately use relevant styles through examples, thereby improving their English application skills. The twelfth chapter is the self-assessment section, designed to reinforce learning and consolidate knowledge. The book adopts a unique format with "Word Bank," "Essential Phrases," "Real-Life Dialogues," and "Summaries," forming its distinctive features. The "Word Bank" selects the most commonly used vocabulary in the secretarial industry, highlighting the industry's characteristics; the "Essential Phrases" are concise and polished, with every word meaningful; the "Real-Life Dialogues" are brief yet effective, closely tied to practical situations; and the "Summaries" encourage broader application through examples. The book is presented in both Chinese and English, making it highly practical and targeted. The selection is fresh, the language is clear and accessible, and the content is comprehensive. For secretarial and foreign-related personnel in China today, it serves as a very useful learning resource and work guide, as well as an auxiliary tool for English enthusiasts to enhance their practical English skills.