Using the Mother Tongue Making the most of the learner’s language

Talking Business in Class, part of the Professional Perspectives series, provides teachers with a wealth of activities and suggestions for student-centred conversation classes. It is designed for use with students:

who need conversation as part of an ESP course
who want to talk about their occupation and work-related issues
who want general conversation practice to supplement their professional conversation skills

There are more than 50 stimulating activities in the book, divided into the following sections:

The World of Work
Me and My Job
Bridging the Gap
The Business of Thinking
Presentations