business english and communications

The book begins with the basics of communication and sentence structure in English, and leads the reader step by step through to the formal report writing and public speaking, with the aim of improving the reader’s speaking, listening, reading and writing skills essential in today’s global business world.


The book is designed for intermediate level students and readers, and those at the advanced level who wish to give a final polish to their skills. It is suitable both for classroom use and self-study, adopting a “hand-on” approach to learning. Language learning is a living process; through the many exercises and tasks in the book, the reader will have ample opportunity to practise and learn the art of communication.

The Management Development Centre of Hong Kong (MDC) was set up by the Vocational Training Council in 1984 with the main purpose of developing, promoting and extending managerial effectiveness in Hong Kong. Since its inception, it has researched extensively in the field of management development, producing and publishing a wide range of publications, training packages and self-study aids. The MDC has its own staff of professional Management Development Advisers and a Resource Centre which includes a fully stocked management library.The Case Clearing House of Hong Kong is a division of the MDC.