The English Language and English Communication Skills
The textbook “The English Language and English Communication Skills” aims to develop cultural and professional competences of future Bachelors of Economics and Management when they gain knowledge about English-speaking countries and acquire English communication skills applied to different situations. The preface of the textbook explains compliance with the requirements of the higher education standard. Moreover, the main part of the textbook comprises two chapters which describe peculiarities of the UK and the British as well as special characteristics of enhancing English communications skills employed in a variety of contexts. The sequential order of the chapter activities on individual, pair or group levels begins with introducing students into the topic and finishes with organizing projects. In addition, the guidelines to work independently posit recommendations to do the activities which contribute to sustainable English communication. Furthermore, the appendix includes audioscripts to encourage students’ assessment of their listening skills. The last chapter contains references which present both authentic and Russian sources used for the publication.