The book is aimed at Intermediate - Advanced level students who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of Business English. All of the material was first used, tested and given feedback by the employees of a property valuation company in Warsaw called BDM Lege Artis, who also sponsored the book.
The book has proved to be an enduring success and has been particularly popular in Germany. Lately, as Amazon has expanded its coverage, it’s also selling well in Japan.
Here is a small sample:
For each aspect of a conference call, there are some useful phrases you can use.
Managing the process
OK - who wants to go first?
Right, let’s start with Warsaw and then hear from Prague
Perhaps you can all give a quick update, then we’ll move on to next month’s plan
Asking for information
I wonder if you could tell me ?
Could you say how much/how many…?
What’s the latest on …?
Could you update me regarding …?
Inviting contributions
Dave, what do you think?
Has anybody got any ideas/suggestions?
Who’d like to start?
What’s your opinion?
How do you see it?
Giving evasive answers
It’s possible, I suppose
Could be, maybe
I wouldn’t like to say
Well, yes and no
Counterpoint
Yes, I see your point however/but ….
On the other hand ….
But to look at it another way
However, when you take into account ….
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