Open For Business: Lessons in Chinese Commerce for the New Millenium 1: Textbook and Exercise Book

by Jane Kuo

This much-anticipated text and exercise book set is an absolute must for students and teachers seeking an in-depth and up-to-date perspective on contemporary Chinese business communications. Designed for students in their third or fourth year of a Chinese language curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate level, Open for Business combines language learning with an introduction to trends, practices, and problems in today's business environment. Upon satisfactory completion of this one-year course, students will be able to read Chinese-language newspapers, magazines, and other business-related documents as well as make business presentations or conduct business negotiations in Chinese. Traditional and Simplified; note that Vol. 1's exercise section is in Simplified only. B/w photos throughout.

344 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2003

Reviews

[Bella Isom · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's way outdated and needs to be supplemented with updated material in order to be beneficial in the slightest.

As for the level of difficulty linguistically speaking, it is a good place for 2nd-year University students to start. I used it as a 4th-year and was not challenged, to say the least.

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Outdated, marginally useful book on business Chinese. It would help much more to just read BBC news in Chinese.

[Jonathan Mckay · Rating 1 out of 5]

I used it for 朗读 practice. Texts are boring, there is not much content, and the level is definitely not advanced. Don't waste your money.