Adrian Wallwork, “English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing”
2011 | ISBN: 1441994009 | 347 pages | PDF | 10 MB
English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing is the first ever book of its kind specifically written for researchers of all disciplines whose first language is not English. With easy-to-follow rules and tips, and with authentic examples taken from real emails, referee’s reports and cover letters, you will learn how to:
• use strategies for understanding native speakers of English
• significantly improve your listening skills
• organize one-to-one meetings
• feel confident at social events
• manage and participate in a successful conversation
• write effective emails
• review other people’s manuscripts – formally and informally
• reply effectively and constructively to referees’ reports
• write cover letters to editors
• use the telephone and Skype
• participate in (video) conference calls
• exploit standard English phrases