{"title":"Almut Koester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmut Koester\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the nuances of language within professional and workplace contexts. Her works delve into how communication shapes organisational dynamics, emphasizing clarity, effectiveness, and the cultural aspects of workplace dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking a thoughtful analysis of language use in education, business, or social settings will find Koester’s research rich with practical examples and theoretical depth. Her books serve as valuable resources for those interested in understanding the role of language in shaping work and organisational environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-language-of-work-by-almut-koester-9780415307291","title":"The Language of Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Language of Work\u003c\/em\u003e examines how language is used in business and the workplace, looking at a range of situations and data: from meetings to informal negotiations, promotional letters to emails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores representations of work in advertising, career magazines, and workplace talk. The book looks at the way people in business interact through small talk, politeness, customer care, and management-employee relationships. It is illustrated with lively examples taken from the real world and includes a full index of terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text features a useful section on entering the world of work, exploring job adverts and texts that give advice on CV writing and developing 'transferable skills'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608093278444,"sku":"9780415307291","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2a94b1c63d8743760eeccd30c6932664.jpg?v=1778185804"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/almut-koester.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}