Chapman, Rebecca <br/><br/>
English for Emails /  
Rebecca Chapman. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - Oxford :  Oxford University Press,  2007. 
 - 63 p. :   col. ill., col. map ;  26 cm.  + 1 MultiROM. 
 - Oxford Business English Express .
<br/><br/> Includes a glossary, answer key and transcript. 
<br/><br/>SUMMARY:  "English for Emails is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs to write emails in a business context. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or self-study. Keep English for Emails on your desk as a handy resource to refer to when writing emails. <br/> Key features of the Book<br/>  Model emails showing different email styles and key language <br/>  Tip boxes addressing key language points<br/>  You've Got Mail section with pairwork writing tasks<br/>  STARTER feature highlighting the 'culture' of emails<br/>  OUTPUT feature at the end of each unit offering optional listening activities to encourage discussion and reflection<br/>  Appendix with answer key, transcript, and a comprehensive list of email phrases Key features of the MultiROM<br/>  Realistic listening extracts <br/>  Interactive exercises to practice useful phrases, vocabulary, and writing emails<br/>  A-Z word list" (Book Cover).  CONTENTS:  1. An introduction to emails<br/> Topics  The emails screen<br/>  Email structure<br/>  Subject lines Activities  A questionnaire<br/>  Big Brother is watching... and checking your emails<br/> 2. Formal and informal emails<br/> Topics  Register<br/>  Formal/informal phrases<br/>  Abbreviations<br/>  Correct spelling Activities  Emoticons<br/>  How important is accuracy in emails? 3. Enquiries<br/> Topics  Writing and replying to enquiries<br/>  The advantages and disadvantages of email<br/>  Polite language Activities  Email addresses & symbols<br/>  The danger of viruses 4. Requesting action<br/> Topics  Writing to colleagues<br/>  Talking about deadlines and taking action<br/>  Common verb-noun phrases Activities  Acronyms and abbreviations <br/>  To cc or not to cc? 5. Exchanging information<br/> Topics  Informing and replying<br/>  Colloquial phrases and contractions<br/>  Quoting from previous emails<br/>  Being diplomatic Activities  An email quiz<br/>  Over-quoting 6. Making and confirming arrangements<br/> Topics  Typical phrases for making arrangements<br/>  Prepositions of time<br/>  Saying you're sorry Activities  Domain names<br/>  Have you been spammed? Appendix  Test yourself<br/>  You've got mail!<br/>  Partner A<br/>  Partner B<br/>  Answer key<br/>  Transcripts<br/>  Useful phrases and vocabulary 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780194579124 (Student Book with MultiROM) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Study and teaching. --Business English<br/>Electronic mail messages--Study and teaching.<br/>English language--Sound recordings for foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers--Audio-visual aids.--Business English<br/>English language--Usage --Study and teaching.