Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.

Includes a glossary, answer key and transcript.

"English for Socializing is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs English to socialize in a professional context. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. With English for Socializing uncomfortable silences during a business dinner will be a thing of the past: you will be prepared for any situation!

Key Features of the Book:
A broad range of material targeting different socializing skills and small talk topics
A wide variety of engaging exercises
Stimulating role-plays
Info boxes with cross-cultural tips, useful language, and strategies for successful socializing
STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection
Appendix including answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary

Key Features of the MultiROM:
Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise the language of socializing" (Book Cover).

CONTENTS:

1. Making contact

Topics:
Making arrangements via email
Meeting visitors on arrival
Talking about the weather
Talking about plans

Skills:
Attitudes to time in different cultures
Talking about plans

2. Welcoming visitors

Topics:
Welcoming visitors to your company
Talking about the offices and the company
Offering a visitor refreshments
Giving directions in a building
Introducing a visitor

Skills:
Using first names
Asking for clarification

3. Getting acquainted

Topics:
Making small talk before a meeting
Talking about free-time activities
Talking about personal possessions
Talking about travel and places you have visited

Skills:
Talking about mutual acquaintances
Moving from small talk to business
Keeping a conversation going

4. Entertaining a visitor

Topics:
Showing a visitor around your town
Talking about the place where you live
Recommending things to do and places to see
Giving directions in a town or city

Skills:
"used to" Using tourist information
Talking about origins
Dealing with invitations

5. Eating out

Topics:
Making small talk in a restaurant
Deciding what to order
Talking about family and relationships
Talking about family and relationships
Talking about education
Thanking somebody for a meal

Skills:
Explaining a manu
Keeping a conversation going
But seriously... - the role of humour in different cultures
At the end of a meal

6. Networking at a trade fair

Topics:
Starting a conversation with a stranger
Talking about your company
Talking about products at the stand
Trying out new small-talk topics
Following up a new contact via email

Skills:
Safe small-talk topics
Ending a conversation politely
Small talk at a trade fair

Appendices:
Test yourself
Partner Files Partner A
Partner Files Partner B
Answer key
Transcripts
Useful phrases and vocabulary
Vocabulary banks

Intended for those who need English in a professional context.