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Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Business Grammar Builder» helps students improve both their grammar and Business English vocabulary. It is designed for students studying at intermediate level or higher and can be used both in the classroom and for self study. 50 units of clearly structured grammar explanations with graded practice exercises set in business contexts; Low to high context exercises, starting with gap-fills and…
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