Ten books that will improve your business English and develop your entrepreneurial spirit

Business English is quite different from regular English. Special books can help you learn Business English - not only about business English, business and success, but also about personal development and improving the quality of life, reports Happy Monday.

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Learning English usually involves mastering a common language for life, travel, work and a balanced study of formal and informal vocabulary, grammar and the development of all language skills.

However, some people have specific learning needs. This is how a large layer of courses and programs appeared - English for specific purposes, covering not only business, but also medical, legal, IT, spoken English, etc.

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Business English helps the student focus on formal vocabulary and grammatical structures, study the cultural characteristics of different countries, learn the rules and customs of negotiations or presentations in other countries, and gain relevant knowledge for working abroad.

How to Improve Business English with Books

First of all, it is worth noting that books are only an auxiliary tool in learning business English. If you want to gain fundamental knowledge, then it is better to approach this comprehensively, in particular, attend business English courses, consume content in English in different formats - audio, video and printed.

My English is not good, or How to determine your level of English knowledge

Your current level of knowledge is important as Business English focuses on a narrow range of language topics. It is recommended to move on to studying business English after mastering the B1 (Intermediate) levels. This way you can first gain a solid base of universal vocabulary and grammar and achieve a good level of speaking skills. After all, only with fundamental knowledge can individual aspects be aggravated.

As for reading, the recommendations are simple:

• First of all, choose thematic literature that interests you;
• write down new or interesting phrases and expressions (write down not individual words, but entire expressions with context - it’s easier to remember them and learn to use them);
• refer to English dictionaries to look for meanings and/or rules for using vocabulary;
  Use modern note-taking tools, like creating maps in Quizlet, to help you learn words easily.

Avoid stereotypes about complex and monotonous business literature. A selection of business books for every taste will help with this. Please note: these books are suitable for those whose English level reaches B2 (Upper Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced).

Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Fashion

First book The selection includes the biography of a mysterious fashion icon. Karl Lagerfeld shaped the brands Chanel, Fendi and others for decades, and his wit and wisdom delighted everyone. However, despite his enormous popularity, his inner world remained unknown.

Journalist and fashion expert Alfons Kaiser has written the first authoritative biography of Lagerfeld, from his parents' connections with the Nazis to his final days in the company of his closest friends. This book is the result of unprecedented archival and field work that reveals all facets of the passionate artist, from personal growth to competition in the fashion world.

Survive Office Politics. How to overcome problems, dramas and conflicts at work

It's practical guide to organize office politics with tips on how to cope with difficult situations, build relationships with colleagues and do your job well.

The intrigue of office life is a hot topic regardless of whether you work in the office or remotely. This is a real guide for those who want to figure out how to avoid the difficulties of office relationships and build healthy communication with colleagues.

Don't Get a Job…Make a Job New Edition: Inventive career models for next-gen creatives

The most creative and driven designers have found ways to create opportunities for themselves in different areas, and that's something you can learn too.

This book shares the different strategies the next generation of creatives are using to gain recognition and build their own success story. Here you'll find stories about 13 designer entrepreneurs, as well as interviews with many creative people that will help you grow personally and professionally.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook

BOOK The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been a leader in self-help literature since 1990. The integrated 7 Habits philosophy has set the standard for millions of individuals, families and businesses. She helped readers find answers to their personal and professional questions, as well as strategies for achieving a better standard of living.

The Art of Business Wars. Battle-Tested Lessons for Leaders and Entrepreneurs from History's Greatest Rivalries

Choose this one book, if you're interested in exploring the world of big business rivalry. The Art of Business Warfare explores the stories behind famous business rivalries, from the iPhone vs. Blackberry to the epic Beats vs. Monster rivalry.

The book is full of triumphs and disasters: you'll learn about the real-life fight between the co-founders of Tinder that led to the creation of its competitor Bumble, the battle between fast fashion giants H&M and Zara where speed is everything, and other examples of business wars.

I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make The Most Of Their Time

Do you find it difficult to maintain a balance between building a successful career and spending time with family, friends and even getting a good night's sleep? In this a book Laura Vanderkam reveals unexpected time management strategies that will help you build work-life balance and learn how to make time for things that are often put off, such as learning a language, going to the gym, or meeting old friends.

The Psychology of Money. Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

Successfully managing your budget is not about what you know, but rather how you behave. Yes, changing behavior is more difficult than just learning something new.

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Money, investing and business decisions are usually thought of as mathematical operations, where data and formulas tell you what to do.

However, in fact, people make financial decisions in informal circumstances and personal experience, a unique view of the world, pride and marketing play a much larger role in this. It is this synthesis that the author examines in detail. books in different stories.

The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire

From greedy to generous, from scoundrel to hero, Bill Gates is an extremely complex public figure. Over the past decade, however, he has become a flat caricature of a sweater-wearing billionaire who benevolently donates his own fortune to improve the lives of others.

But is this really true? To help form conclusions about this ambiguous person, a diverse story with reporting elements.

Money in One Lesson. And Why it Doesn't Work the Way We Think it Does

Money rarely disappears from the news headlines - everything is connected to this resource in one way or another. How do we think about money and what does it really mean for humanity?

Author answers critical questions about what money is and how it shapes our world, drawing on powerful examples to show how societies are connected to, or even dependent on, this resource.

Chip War. The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology

In the modern world, the economy, military power, and technology development are built on computer chips. Chips are used in almost every item and technology we know, including cars, phones, the stock market, and power grids.

In the context of intensifying military and political conflicts, the issue of technology ownership arises especially acutely and clearly demonstrates the inseparability of big business from politics. So read this fascinating history about the race for supremacy in microchip development and industry control.

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