Communication English Hot Topics 47 -(Includes a free MP3 CD with the book)

Author: Wu Zhongcheng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Do you want to communicate freely in English with foreigners? Do you want to understand the etiquette of communication in Western countries? Do you want to become a successful social person? I think the answer is definitely yes. However, in daily communication, we often find that sentences organized with standard grammatical structures are frequently misunderstood or unclear to foreigners, leading to jokes or unnecessary misunderstandings. In fact, this problem arises because the sentences we organize according to the rigid rules in teaching and inherent Chinese thinking are not the common spoken expressions used in daily communication in English-speaking countries. Over the centuries, spoken English has developed its own patterns and rules. Only by continuously learning and exploring, following the customs and language habits of Western countries, can we speak authentic, "genuine" English. This is precisely the reason we advocate "situational teaching." The purpose of writing this book is to enable learners to speak fluent English spontaneously at the right time, in the right place, and in any situation with native speakers.
The book is divided into four parts. Part 1 is Interpersonal Communication. It includes 14 aspects such as greetings, introductions, invitations, dates, farewells, small talk, seeking help, and asking for directions. Part 2 is Scene-Based Communication and Etiquette. It includes 11 aspects such as job interviews, medical visits, parties, newborns, visiting the sick, mourning etiquette, birthday parties, wedding etiquette, and shopping interactions. Part 3 is Phone Communication. It includes 10 aspects such as answering the phone, leaving voicemail, making reservations, booking calls, and phone shopping. Part 4 is Emotional Expression. It includes 12 aspects such as likes and dislikes, happiness and unhappiness, certainty and uncertainty, agreement and disagreement, and belief and disbelief.
During the editing process, the book received meticulous review from the American scholar Vickie Wen, and we are grateful for her valuable suggestions. We also thank her and Stephen Lo for the recordings they made for the book, which have made the language more authentic and the scenarios more realistic. The book comes with a free MP3 disc, making it an excellent companion for self-study.