Author : Adrian Wallwork
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441994017
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)
Book Synopsis English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing by : Adrian Wallwork
Download or read book English for Academic Correspondence and Socializing written by Adrian Wallwork and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Other books in the series: English for Presentations at International Conferences English for Writing Research Papers English for Research: Usage, Style, and Grammar English for Academic Research: Grammar Exercises English for Academic Research: Vocabulary Exercises English for Academic Research: Writing Exercises