Product Details

• Actors: William W. Jex
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 2
• Studio: Video Aided Instruct
• VHS Release Date: April 23, 2002
• Run Time: 226 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1573850098
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,270 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

William W. Jex, Ph.D., is the director of The American Language Institute at New York University. Dr. Jex has taught English as a second language for more than 25 years at universities in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. He has also been a language and communications consultant to corporate entities on 5 continents. Dr. Jex is the author of numerous articles on English language instruction, language research and testing, as well as works of fiction and poetry.

Product Description

This advanced program is designed for people who don't want their English skills to stand in the way of their success in the business world. Here's the way for non-native English speakers to learn American Business English correctly and efficiently. This unique approach to learning English emphasizes reading, listening, and, most importantly, speaking in real business situations. This program contains over 20 lessons which focus on the situations all business people experience: business introductions, greetings, associations, requests, offers, permissions, complaints, apologies, and the language of supervisors, colleagues, telephone communications, and more. This interactive program provides a basic business vocabulary, the confidence and skill everyone wants, and the very best techniques for effective communication in the corporate world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring, boring, boring..., May 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: American Business English/ESL: The Fundamentals [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I thought this tape would have some real situations with real people, but the only thing it has is an english teacher talking about some business scenarios. I got bored after 10 minutes of video. I wish I could have my money back.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars zzzzzz...not for students with any frontal lobe activity!, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: American Business English/ESL: The Fundamentals [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Very disappointing. The level of explanation is far too demanding for the student target level. I was hoping to use this in my class to supplement a textbook I am using (in a Japanese university), but I just don`t see any possible way students would get any positive learning from this video (and teaching in Japan for eight years, I`ve had to learn to be resourceful!!)�@Definitely not worth the money paid.

4.0 out of 5 stars This really is a great product., August 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: American Business English/ESL: The Fundamentals [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It's not very exciting, but I learned a lot. My English is getting much better, and I credit this video with this improvement. It helps me in business meetings and when I have to talk to my boss. I found it very easy to comprehend, and I still watch ocasionally to learn things I forgot. I would recommend it to anyone who needs help in speaking and understanding English at work.