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Ages 13–18
By Simon Sweeney

English for Business Communication

Safe for the age band

Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.

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ISBN
312539001X
Ages
13–18

AI summary

This is a modular business English textbook designed to help students improve their communication skills in professional settings. The course covers socialising, telephoning, giving presentations, participating in meetings, and negotiating, with a specific focus on cross-cultural understanding.

Parent notes

This is a strictly educational textbook for business communication with no objectionable content, focusing entirely on professional skills and cultural etiquette. Romance/sexual content: There is no romantic or sexual content. The book is a professional business English textbook. Language: No profanity detected. Violence: No violence. Substances: Mention of "eating out" and offering "refreshments" or "a drink" in a professional context, but no focus on alcohol or drug use. Worldview themes: Professionalism, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communication

Why parents choose this book

What makes English for Business Communication worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

  • Age range: 13–18 (fits siblings across a range).
  • Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
  • Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 13–18 looking for a solid story.
  • Personality fit: kids ages 13–18 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

  • Age-appropriate content for the 13–18 band with no significant flags.
  • Written by Simon Sweeney, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy English for Business Communication if they…

  • Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 13–18

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 13–18 age band.

Things parents should know

No significant content concerns for this age band. Preview with your reader if you want to discuss any specific themes.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time
Varies by reader
Length
Length varies by edition
Difficulty
Young adult
Works as read-aloud
Usually read independently
Good for independent readers
Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

Why we recommend it

We think English for Business Communication is a confident pick for the 13–18 age band. Simon Sweeney's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.

Content ratings

Sexual content0/4
Suicide / self-harm0/4
Violence0/4
Romance0/4
Language0/4
Scary content0/4
Faith content0/4

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