Books

Writing Skills
Fundamentals of Technical Writing [Newly-Revised Edition] Fundamentals of Technical Writing [Newly-Revised Edition](2,310 yen including tax) Asahi Press

A practice-oriented book on technical writing. Has been used in our technical writing courses for over 25 years. Thoroughly revised. Includes a review of fundamental grammar. Full of useful examples. Detailed explanations of common mistakes Japanese writers make.

Business Mail for Outsourcing Business Mail for Outsourcing (2,310 yen including tax) Ohmsha Ltd.

A reference book for corporate staff involved in outsourcing product development and production who carry out the global exchange of E-mail in English. Contains 24 carefully selected scenarios depicting situations created and validated on the basis of actual case experience. Each situation covered in eight concise pages.

Dictionary of Proven Business Letters Dictionary of Proven Business Letters(5,631 yen + tax) Asahi Press

Based on many years of experience assisting leading Japanese corporations with their business correspondence. A practical business correspondence bible.

Dictionary of Proven Business Letters [CD Edition] Dictionary of Proven Business Letters [CD Edition] (5,714yen + tax) Asahi Press

Powered-up version of the above book. E-mail and facsimile samples greatly expanded. Useful functions (example sentence replacement, editing, reference, etc.). Can edit and print out letters to suit your needs.

Effective E-mail Communications Effective E-mail Communications(1,300 yen + tax) Asahi Press

A practical and compact guide for writing effective e-mail for doing business and developing relationships. Covers simple and direct, formal, and informal styles.

Effective Fax Communications Effective Fax Communications(1,456 yen + tax) Asahi Press

The only book on writing faxes you'll ever need. Make your faxes easy to understand. Full of set phrases and expressions for a wide range of situations.

Conversational Business and Technical English
Mastering English Conversation for Engineers: The Way It Really Happens Mastering English Conversation for Engineers: The Way It Really Happens(2,520 yen including tax) Ohmsha, Ltd.

A definitive work in technical English, combining the know-how of an engineer holding 35 certifications in English with that of a leader for many years in corporate language training

Fundamentals of English Conversation for Engineers Fundamentals of English Conversation for Engineers(3,058 yen including tax) Asahi Press

A quick start to solving the basic communications problems of engineers. Contains pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation exercises in technical contexts. Exercises in constructing simple technical presentations.

Situational Business English: "The Right Thing to Say" Situational Business English: "The Right Thing to Say"(1,528 yen; CD 700 yen including tax) Asahi Press

A must for international business people. Useful expressions for a great variety of common social situations. Handy pocket size convenient for study while traveling or commuting.

Situational Business English: "The Right Way to Put It" Situational Business English: "The Right Way to Put It"(1,528 yen; CD 700 yen including tax) Asahi Press

Also a must for international business people. Useful expressions for a great variety of common business situations. Handy pocket size convenient for study while traveling or commuting.

English Comes to the Company English Comes to the Company(1,300 yen + tax) Asahi Press

You can't avoid English any longer! Basic survival business English for receiving and handling callers, making appointments, taking visitors shopping, guiding them on tours, handling problems, writing letters, faxes, and e-mail, and handling the telephone.

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Special Skills
Dictionary of Modern Business Colloquialisms Dictionary of Modern Business Colloquialisms(3,689 yen + tax) Asahi Press

"Live English," as it's used in the real business world. A must read. Based on a survey of foreign business people experienced in working with the Japanese.

Getting Through in Business ― Natural Business Dialogues Getting Through in Business ― Natural Business Dialogues(1,359 yen + tax; cassette 2.000 yen including tax) Asahi Press
Going Heart-to-Heart Going Heart-to-Heart(1,400 yen; cassette 2.000 yen including tax)Asahi Press
Talking Your Way Out Talking Your Way Out(1,400 yen; cassette 2.000 yen including tax)Asahi Press
Conversational Dictionary for Life Abroad Conversational Dictionary for Life Abroad (4,800 yen including tax) Asahi Press

Complete situational coverage, through sample conversations, for people living abroad in English speaking societies: how to obtain the necessities of life (food, clothing, shelter), how to deal with problems, how to socialize, etc. A new type of English dictionary based on conversation examples in story form.

Cross-Cultural Communications
The Meanderings of the Whale The Meanderings of the Whale(1,500 yen including tax) Asahi Press

Written by our president, Francis J. Kurdyla. Explains his practical philosophy on cross-cultural business communications. Based on his long experience living and working in Japan. Talks freely about his way of life. Full of humor.

Negotiating Cross-Culturally Negotiating Cross-Culturally(1,500 yen including tax) Asahi Press

In this day and age negotiating ability is power. The author teaches you his unique blend of Japan and U.S. negotiation techniques developed through 40 years of experience doing business in Japan. Become an expert. Practical negotiation techniques exploding all the theories.

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