Texts review, please

[Emily]

Hi Alexandra,

Yes, I use the CDs, but prefer the tapes actually for ease of use. The audio program is the largest I've ever seen for a business English book, and yes, it is integral in my opinion since it is a major proportion of each lesson. Note tho, that I am one of the authors of this book, so feel free to disagree/comment further. My co-author and I worked very hard to ensure that the language is natural, but you are the judge!! --Emily

Emily,

Thanks for taking the time to give me the details! Do you use the CD's? Are they necessary? Do you find the language natural and useful?

[Alexanndra]

Ooh, well, I'm glad you are one of the co-authors, because I can tell you what I've been looking for in a Business text and haven't been able to find! Maybe for your next book!!!

I want a book that uses interesting business articles, letters, brochures,and the like, real or imagined, as a starting point to lead into discussion questions, comprehension questions, writing assignments, vocabulary excercises...even grammar! In other words, I want something that can be used as the main classroom text, but with a business focus.

If you can get ahold of Berlitz' "Doing Business", you'll see what I mean. I would love to use it, but I don't want to get sued! (I'm not a Berlitz teacher.) I also like "Business Matters", but the units are too long and it uses British English.

I will try to get a look at your book in person the next time I am in the States, but from your description it sounds a little bit too basic for my students. Do you know if they'll be selling it at Alta in SF any time soon? I always like to browse before I buy!