All the books mentioned here are personal recommendations from the moderators and visitors to this web site, so if you are ever stuck about which business book is worth reading, look here. These books provide a solid foundation in business English, helping you develop the skills needed for effective communication in the business world.
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"Market Leader" by David Cotton, David Falvey, and Simon Kent
This series, published by Pearson, is widely used in business English courses. It covers various business topics and includes case studies, role-plays, and practical exercises.
"Business Vocabulary in Use" by Bill Mascull
This book is part of the popular "In Use" series and is designed to help learners expand their business vocabulary. It covers essential business topics and includes practice exercises.
"English for Everyone: Business English" by Dorling Kindersley (DK)
This visually appealing book covers essential business topics and skills with clear explanations and plenty of illustrations. It includes practical examples and exercises.
"The Business" by John Allison, Paul Emmerson, and Rachel Appleby
This series offers a comprehensive approach to business English, focusing on communication skills, business vocabulary, and real-world business scenarios.
"Business Result" by John Hughes, Jon Naunton, and other authors
Published by Oxford University Press, this series focuses on developing practical business skills and includes multimedia resources for interactive learning.
"Intelligent Business" by Tonya Trappe and Graham Tullis
This series combines a strong focus on language skills with business concepts and includes contributions from The Economist, making it highly relevant for learners.
"English for Accounting" by Evan Frendo and Sean Mahoney
This book is designed for learners working in or studying accounting. It covers key accounting terminology and practices with practical exercises and real-life scenarios.
"English for Marketing and Advertising" by Sylee Gore and Nick Robinson
Perfect for those in marketing and advertising, this book covers industry-specific vocabulary and skills, including branding, market research, and advertising strategies.
"English for Human Resources" by Pat Pledger
This book is ideal for learners involved in logistics and supply chain management. It covers relevant vocabulary and concepts, from warehousing to transportation.
"English for Logistics" by Marion Grussendorf
This classic book is designed to improve your vocabulary through a series of simple, step-by-step methods.
"English for Legal Professionals" by Andrew Frost and TransLegal
Aimed at legal professionals, this book covers legal terminology, contracts, negotiations, and other aspects of legal English.
"English for Meetings" by Kenneth Thomson
Focused on the language used in business meetings, this book helps learners with planning, participating, and following up on meetings.
"English for Presentations" by Marion Grussendorf
Designed for learners who need to give presentations in English, this book covers the essential vocabulary and techniques for effective public speaking and presenting.
"English for Telephoning" by David Gordon Smith and Carina Metz
This book is part of the Oxford Business English Skills series and is designed to help learners develop the specific language and skills needed for effective telephone communication in a business environment. It includes practical exercises, dialogues, and tips for handling various types of business calls.