Biz talk 1 : American business slang & jargon / David Burke



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

2000

Biz talk 1 : American business slang & jargon / David Burke

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The language of American business is often a confusing mix of slang terms and expressions and technical jargon. This text uses a series of entertaining dialogues to demonstrate usage of selected terms in the context of a conversation. Related expressions are defined and presented in sample sentences to illustrate common usage. Chapters cover general office slang, language used in meetings and negotiations, marketing, and finance. Business travel terms and advertising lingo are presented. Special sections illustrate office-party idioms and sports terms used in business.

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Business--Slang--Dictionaries English language--Jargon--Dictionaries

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Title
Biz talk 1 : American business slang & jargon / David Burke
Creators
  • Burke, David, 1956-
Subject
  • Business--Slang--Dictionaries
  • English language--Jargon--Dictionaries
Publisher
  • Raffles, 2000
  • National Library Board Singapore, 2000
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill.
Table of Contents
  • lesson 1. General office slang ("The big wigs"). A closer look (1). Universal business slang, idioms , & jargon... -- lesson 2. Computer slang ("The new PC clone"). A closer look. Advanced computer slang & jargon -- lesson 3. Meeting/Negotiation jargon ("A brainstorming session!''). A closer look (1). More jargon relating to meetings... -- lesson 4. Business travel jargon (The ''red-eye")...
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  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.