This talk will look at some of the key functions necessary for successful international workplace communication and how learners can autonomously focus on improving their competency in these areas while on the move, with the aim of becoming more effective communicators. Examples from Macmillan's new Global Business Class e-workbook series will be used.

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Mike Hogan has been involved in Business English training for the past 12 years. He is currently based in Germany, where he gives communication and intercultural skills training to corporate clients in small group and 1-1 sessions. He also supports a team of trainers in southern Germany where he develops and implements new training concepts. He is a regular contributor of articles and teaching resources for Business Spotlight and Karriere magazines, and has written a number of Business English course books, most recently the Global Business Class e-Workbook series. He is on the IATEFL BESIG Online Team and can be found at about.me/mikehogan