This CD-ROM will help you:
• Improve your pronunciation skills in English
• Quickly apply your new skills using the work-related vocabulary
• Communicate more effectively in English

Are you plugged in to the language of business?

In this fast-moving era of global deals and e-business, skills in idiomatic English are more important than ever.

This text is designed for ESL/EFL students and professionals at the intermediate level and above.

TOEIC Business Idioms from Silicon Valley will help you:
• Improve your understanding of group discussions
• Become more confident in your own business communications
• Be more effective in the workplace

Book with audio CD includes:
• 100 currently used business idioms with definitions and pronunciation tips
• Real business situations that illustrate each idiom in text and audio format
• Practice exercises and quizzes for self-study or classroom use

This interactive, on-line program offers 100 current American business idioms that are designed for non-native speakers of English. An idiom is a group of words that have a special meaning when they are used together, that is different from the ordinary meaning of the separate words, such as "think out of the box" or "on the same page." Idioms are used extensively in American business and in international settings where business is conducted in English.When you don't understand the idioms, you can feel left out of the conversation. This program is designed to assist you in communicating more effectively by giving you an understanding of the meaning, use and pronunciation of idioms, so they can become part of your vocabulary.

This program includes:

• Sound files for the stories and individual idioms-listen to the correct pronunciation.
• Review quizzes after each group of 10 idioms-keep score.
• Interactive dictation exercises-get immediate feedback on answers.
• Application exercises for writing sentences-practice using the idioms.
• A final interactive quiz with all 100 idioms-try for 100 points.

• What does it mean?
• How do you say it?
• How do you use it in a sentence?

This interactive online program helps non-native writers of English improve or fine-tune their writing skills in English. Recommended for intermediate or advanced levels, this online language program targets common writing problems of ESL/EFL writers. Participants will build more effective writing skills through:

• Clear explanations of grammar rules in English.
• Examples of common errors.
• Interactive practice activities that give students immediate feedback on answers.
• Application activities to guide students in applying new skills.