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Vocabulary Training Exercises in English, German, French, and Spanish
2008-03-21 16:10:00 These online interactive exercises are an excellent way for students to learn common words and phrases in English, German, French, and Spanish. They only need to choose their native language and the language they want to learn; the site will automatically prepare vocabulary items which they can test themselves on. Features: ? Thematic organization of vocabulary, with a wide range of topics covered: animals, food, weather, clothing, soccer, automotive, professions, computers, Europe, Canada, the hotel, the traveller, the home, the sea, the forest, business vocabulary, general vocabulary ? Special section for verbs: present tense, past tense, imperfect tense, present perfect, future tense, conditional tense, present subjunctive ? Users can create their own tests Site URL: http://www.vokabel.com/
Learn English with EnglishLingQ
2008-03-19 14:51:00 This is a podcast site which provides learners of English with practice in listening to authentic English and at the same time widens their knowledge of the English language as well as general subjects. Features: ? MP3 podcasts containing conversations, interviews, articles, and book excerpts ? Information on the difficulty, category, and duration of each podcast ? A range of topics covered, including business/marketing, culture, literature, vocabulary, and writing ? Full transcripts available (at LingQ.com - registration required) Site URL: http://www.englishlingq.com/
The Rice Online Writing Lab
2008-03-14 17:00:00 The Rice Online Writing Lab, which belongs to Rice University, is where students can find useful tips on how to write well and how to give oral presentations successfully. Features: ? General information on academic writing and business writing ? Practical advice on giving effective presentations, from understanding the context to selecting and using visual aids ? Answers to students' grammar and style questions, provided via email Site URL: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Erice-owl/index.htm
Edict Net Dictionary
2008-03-03 18:53:00 The Net Dictionary, adapted by Edict Virtual Language Centre from the Princeton University WordNet lexical database, is a powerful reference tool for any users of the English language. With 24,500 Chinese translations, the dictionary should satisfy most students who find Chinese to be their first language. Features: ? Entries for more than 100,000 unique English words ? Text-to-Speech support and Web Concordancer integration, enabling users to learn pronunciation and example uses simultaneously ? Lists of verbs, adjectives, adverbs, phrasal verbs, irregular verbs, academic words, and most frequently used words ? Lists of business - banking, linguistics, pragmatics, and earth science terms ? Easy access to all entries, either via an A-Z index or by using an advanced search engine Site URL: http://www.edict.com.hk/lexicon-index/
The Business Emporium
2008-02-21 19:01:00 The Business Emporium, the brainchild of Christopher Yukna, fulfills the two inter-related missions of teaching ESL business English and explaining business principles. It is the hope of the site's creator that it will satisfy not only the needs of ESL students but those of native speakers as well. Features: ? Coverage of almost every aspect of business and business English: advertising, marketing, management, finance, entrepreneurship ? A number of quizzes and exercises on business vocabulary and concepts ? Separate section on the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with selected listening, reading and structure exercises ? Teachers' notes offered as guides to using the materials in the classroom Site URL: http://www.emse.fr/%7Eyukna/bus-iness/businessemporium.html
Centre for Independent Language Learning of Hong Kong Polytechnic Universit
2008-01-08 17:39:00 The Centre for Independent Language Learning (CILL), which is part of the English Language Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, provides on its home page excellent materials that ESL students looking to learn English online can make good use of. Features: ? Lessons, exercises and activities on major skill and knowledge areas of English: listening, speaking, reading, writing (including letter writing), pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary ? Extensive coverage of EAP (English for Academic Purposes), EIW (English in the Workplace) and EPP (English for Professional Purposes) ? A-Z index of all materials for effective reference ? Links to multiple online dictionaries and thesauruses ? Separate pages listing recent updates and most popular contents Site URL: http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/cill/de-fault4.htm
Internet-Based Projects for Business English
2007-12-18 11:30:00 Leslie Opp-Beckman and Kay Westerfield of University of Oregon's American English Institute have put up at their site a remarkable collection of internet-based, skill-integrated tasks and projects intended to help business people develop business communication skills, intercultural awareness, technology skills and business research strategies. Features: ? Authentic, motivating business English activities and projects conveniently divided into sub-categories such as technology tips and strategies, language support, business communication and research projects, business simulations and lesson plans, and project-based learning assessment ? A common description framework that informs learners and teachers of the target audience, required language proficiency, learning focus, recommended technology and instructions, hints and adaptation options, and additional resources and examples for each activity and project ? A master list of business English resources referred to in the activities...
ELT Resources at TEFL-Magic.com
2007-12-09 15:26:00 TEFL-Magic.com, created by Charlie Marshall, is a quality website dedicated to providing free English language teaching (ELT) resources, including handouts, worksheets and lesson plans, for EFL/ESL/ESOL teachers. Features: ? A rich collection of English teaching materials, conveniently listed by type, by topic and in alphabetical order ? 7 types of materials, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, reading/writing, discussion, warm-up activities, practice/games and role-play ? 8 topic areas, which are English skills, business English, good/bad, health/body, numbers/statistics, idioms/phrases, everyday life and travel/countries ? Links to more resources on the web for both teachers and students Site URL: http://www.tefl-magic.com/nofra-mes/home/welcome.htm
Study Sites from Oxford University Press
2007-12-08 12:36:00 If you are learning English using a course book published by Oxford University Press, it is a good idea to visit the student site for that book for extra practice materials. You can check out the following student sites for Oxford University Press course books: ? Adventures: e-cards, web search, word games, test your vocabulary, cartoons ? Happy Earth: activities, e-cards ? Happy House: games, stories, e-cards, calendars ? Happy Street: games, activities, e-cards, calendars ? I-Spy: games, e-cards, stories ? Incredible English: stories, games, e-cards, songs and chants, colouring, picture dictionary ? Kids United Brazil: games, quizzes, puzzles, calendars, e-cards ? Let's Go: resources for students, parents and teachers ? Project: games, vocabulary, grammar, e-cards ? Stardust: games, competitions, e-cards, songs, calendars ? American Adventures: e-cards, web search, word games, test your vocabulary, cartoons ? Attain: vocabulary practice, games and quizzes ? Connections: e-cards, ...
Business English Pod: The Business English Podcast for Professionals on the
2007-12-05 14:43:00 Business English Pod offers free business English lessons in the form of weekly MP3 podcasts to business professionals and intermediate/advanced ESL learners who are looking to improve their business English listening and speaking skills. Features: ? Detailed discussion of essential business skills (telephoning, presenting, negotiating, socializing, etc.) and language functions (questioning, persuading, disagreeing, interrupting, etc.) ? A sample business dialog for each podcast, followed by thorough explanations of the skills and language, including vocabulary, idioms and useful phrases, used in the situation ? Listening questions, transcripts, study notes and online activities and exercises for each podcast (premium membership is required to access all resources) ? Video podcasts designed to teach business English vocabulary Site URL: http://www.businessenglishpod.c-om/
Go4English by British Council
2007-11-28 18:04:00 Another excellent ESL website developed by British Council, Go4English is packed with exciting English learning resources suitable for students at all levels and ages. Features: ? English in Action section with many interactive activities designed to build learners' ability to use business English as well as their reading and listening skills ? Vocabulary and Grammar section with answers to English language questions, IELTS reading and listening activities, language games and practice tests ? Quizzes and Games section with many interesting games for learning English ? Teachers and Parents section with teaching tips, lesson plans, worksheets and methodology documents ? Fun for Kids section with games, songs, stories and other fun stuff specially written for children and young learners ? Test Your Level section with preliminary tests on vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading Site URL: http://www.go4english.com/index-.php?lang=en
Business English Expressions II - Introducing the Participants
2007-11-21 23:25:00 Hello you guys, this is the second part of business meetings vocabulary. First, there’s a dialogue, then the vocabulary explanation. Hope you like it! Before we begin, I would like to take a moment to introduce the participants who have graciously agreed to share their time with us today. I believe that all of ...
BUSINESS ENGLISH ABBREVIATIONS
2007-11-21 03:34:00 Abbreviations:a/c - accountattn. - (for the) attention (of)B/E - bill of exchangeB/L - bill of ladingCC - carbon copyCF. - compare (Latin: confer)CFR. - cost and freightCIF - cost, insurance, freightCIP - carriage and insurance paid toC/N - credit noteC/O - care ofCOD - cash on deliveryCorp. - CorporationCPT - carriage paid toCWO - cash with orderD/A - documents against acceptanceDDP - delivery duty paidDDU - delivery duty unpaidDES - delivered ex shipDN - debit noteD/P - documents against paymentenc(s) - enclosure(s)EXW - ex worksFOB - free on boardFOR - free on railInc - Incorporated (US)L/C - letter of creditLtd - limitedP&P - postage and packingp.p. - on behalf ofPTO - please turn overRE - with reference to, regardingRRP - recommended retail priceSAE - stamped addresses envelopeVAT - Value Added TaxZIP (code) - zone of improved delivery (US)
By: English2share
Business English Expressions I - Starting a Meeting
2007-11-19 05:00:00 Hello everybody! How’s everything? I hope you’re all doing well. Well, Alessandro wrote a post about business meetings in English so I thought I’d give him a hand and write some more about it, in a series of five articles. So let’s get down to business! First of all, I’ll give you guys a small dialogue in formal English, then the most important expressions and their definitions ok? I’ve gathered some examples from several sources and materials so if you read something which looks familiar, it is NOT a coincidence! The topic today is “Starting a Meeting”. On behalf of this company, I’d like to call this meeting to order. This is a meeting of some of the key players in our company: our top managers. Our purpose this morning is to hear a presentation about a new initiative for outreach and marketing, and to discuss this plan with all of you. This is a presentation that all of us have looked forward to. This initiative marks a new milestone in t...
We're in Business: English for Commercial Practice and International Trade
2007-05-23 17:32:00 Susan Norman (Longman) "We?re in Business is a one-year course for business and commercial students at intermediate level. Authentic commercial information is presented and the four language skills practised in the context of an import/export agency. The commercial content is introduced step by step and recycled throughout the course. The sound structural programme and graded vocabulary development are fully integrated. The necessary language skills are developed through realistic job tasks. We?re in Business can be used on its own or following on from its companion volume We Mean Business." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 1226 KB)
We're in Business: English for Commercial Practice and International Trade
2007-05-23 17:20:00 Susan Norman (Longman) "We?re in Business is a one-year course for business and commercial students at intermediate level. Authentic commercial information is presented and the four language skills practised in the context of an import/export agency. The commercial content is introduced step by step and recycled throughout the course. The sound structural programme and graded vocabulary development are fully integrated. The necessary language skills are developed through realistic job tasks. We?re in Business can be used on its own or following on from its companion volume We Mean Business." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 15237 KB)
We Mean Business: An Elementary Course in Business English - Workbook
2007-05-23 14:58:00 Susan Norman (Longman) "We Mean Business is a one-year course at elementary level, for students who need general English with a commercial bias. It is particularly suitable for students at school or those beginning further education, who plan careers in business. We Mean Business is activity- and skill-based, with a strong element of structure revision and consolidation. It introduces, in realistic settings, English for clerical, secretarial and administrative work and concentrates on office practice, organisation and routine, correspondence and telephoning. Its companion volume, We're In Business, covers a wider range of international business activities, such as trade, import/export, finance, with related documentation, at a slightly higher language level. The two books can be used together, to form a two-year course, or used separately, depending on student needs." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 1000 KB)
We Mean Business: An Elementary Course in Business English
2007-05-23 14:54:00 Susan Norman & Eleanor Melville (Longman) "We Mean Business is a one-year course at elementary level, for students who need general English with a commercial bias. It is particularly suitable for students at school or those beginning further education, who plan careers in business. We Mean Business is activity- and skill-based, with a strong element of structure revision and consolidation. It introduces, in realistic settings, English for clerical, secretarial and administrative work and concentrates on office practice, organisation and routine, correspondence and telephoning. Its companion volume, We're In Business, covers a wider range of international business activities, such as trade, import/export, finance, with related documentation, at a slightly higher language level. The two books can be used together, to form a two-year course, or used separately, depending on student needs." Download book from rapidshare.com (PDF, 12686 KB) |
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