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Includes:: key vocabulary for each skill * Provides essential cultural awareness tips for working in international businesses * Suitable for self-study or can be used in the classroom with students of Business English * For CEF level B1-C1 (Intermediate-Advanced) A note on the author Barry Tomalin is a world-recognized writer, trainer & lecturer in language, cultural awareness & international communication. He has worked with the British Council

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