Make yourself understood in business This brand new self-study book is the perfect way for business people who spend a lot of time on the phone or in meetings & want to improve their spoken English getting their message across effectively. The focus is on the key language required to speak English accurately in business. Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English
- wherever you are in the world. Each title

Includes:: tips on how to communicate effectively & how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Listening & Writing. * Powered by COBUILD
- using the real language of business English * Contents: Twenty 4-page units cover the key areas such as Networking & Small Talk Telephoning Telephone & Video Conferencing Presentations & Interviews. * Each unit contains:
- Exercises focused on vocabulary or key structures
- Grammar tips
- Key phrases * Audio CD: dialogues are recorded by native speakers using real-life situations & key phrases specific to different situations in the business environment.






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Write clearer business documents more efficiently This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine & perfect their written English. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in written English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies. Collins English for Business is a new series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English
- wherever you are in the world. Each title

Includes:: tips on how to communicate effectively & how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in the series: Speaking & Listening. * Powered by COBUILD
- using the real language of business English * Contents: Twenty 4-page units featuring key areas such as Getting the Right Tone Linking Ideas Writing Quickly & Simply Dealing with Difficult Issues & Editing the Language. * Each unit contains:
- Exercises focused on written texts vocabulary or key structures
- Grammar tips
- Key phrases * Reference section with key phrases for written documents is included at the end of the book.






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Are you comfortable writing English in the classroom but nervous about writing in the real world? To write confidently in English you need to practise different styles of written English. Collins Writing helps you recognize different styles & choose the right language to get your message across. The twenty units focus on a wide variety of texts so that you can feel just as comfortable writing a postcard or using social media online. Learn to write as fluently as you speak use the right tone & use persuasive language to get the response you need. Featured writing styles include: * online reviews * tweets * instant messaging * thank you letters * emails * job applications Collins Writing is part of the new English for Life series & uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus the worlds largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study & classroom use & can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+). ...

This reissue of the Collins English Dictionary is the perfect reference for everyday use including all the words & definitions you need. Language notes help you choose the right word & the easy-to-use layout helps you find what you're looking for quickly. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home school & in the office the Collins English Dictionary has comprehensive definitions & word tips to provide help with English usage. With this dictionary you can find all the words & definitions you need as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. ...

Collins Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus is the perfect reference book to broaden users' knowledge & is ideal for everyday use. Drawn from Collins' 4-billion-word database of today's English Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives & opposites the user needs. The book is designed for ease of use with thumb tabs on every page & all entry words highlighted in bold. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible. ...

This second edition of Collins Essential Thesaurus with entry words in colour gives the maximum choice of alternatives in the most helpful layout making it ideal for everyday use in home school & office. It also

Includes:: a special supplement created in partnership with Pitman Training for help with keyboard skills. Now with colour entry words this second edition of Collins Essential Thesaurus is the perfect language tool for every situation. With clear helpful usage notes & a practical supplement created in partnership with Pitman Training this is the ideal thesaurus for office use. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the office user the new colour Collins Essential Thesaurus has all the words & alternatives the user might need as well as a huge choice of opposites.

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This colourful dictionary is the perfect first reference tool for children starting school having been especially designed to support the language & literacy needs of children aged 5+. o Colour headwords & the alphabet on every page help you find the right word o Collins Word Wizard gives useful word lists brainteaser quizzes & help with spelling grammar & writing to build language skills o For ages 5+ o Paperback edition ...

This new edition of the Collins First Time French Dictionary is ideal for young learners of French as their first REAL dictionary. It offers detailed coverage of core vocabulary in an attractive colourful & easy-to-use format. The Collins First Time French Dictionary has been designed specifically to meet the needs of children learning French particularly in primary school. It has also been written to give support to teachers who may be faced with the challenge of teaching French for the first time. * Core vocabulary is covered in detail with simple examples to illustrate usage & key phrases highlighted. * Topic pages in the middle of the dictionary give additional vocabulary for pupils & teachers. * A clear colourful layout & carefully selected illustrations make it quick & easy to find what you are looking for. Other titles in the Collins French Dictionary range include the Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary Collins Gem French School Dictionary & Collins French School Dictionary
- providing all the support you need when learning French.
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The new Collins First Time Spanish Dictionary is ideal for young learners of Spanish as their first REAL dictionary. It offers detailed coverage of core vocabulary in an attractive colourful & easy-to-use format. This new edition of the Collins First Time Spanish Dictionary is ideal for young learners of Spanish as their first REAL dictionary. It offers detailed coverage of core vocabulary in an attractive colourful & easy-to-use format. ...

Featuring all flowering plants including trees & grasses & ferns this br&-new field guide to the flowers of Britain & northern Europe is the most complete illustrated single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate detailed illustrations. Species are described & illustrated on the same page with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Plants are arranged by family with their key features highlighted for quick & easy reference. The text offers a complete account of over 1 900 wild flowers of Britain & Ireland along with a summary of their European distribution. ' Collins Flower Guide is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the countryside whether amateur or expert. ...