December 22, 2010

Business English


Business English is English language especially related to international trade. It is a part of English for Specific Purposes and can be considered a specialism within English language learning and teaching. Many non-native English speakers study the subject with the goal of doing business with English-speaking countries, or with companies which use English as a shared language. Much of the English communication that takes place within business circles all over the world occurs between non-native speakers. In cases such as these, the object of the exercise is efficient and effective communication. The strict rules of grammar are in such cases sometimes ignored, when, for example, a stressed negotiator's only goal is to reach an agreement as quickly as possible.

Business English means different things to different people. For some, it focuses on vocabulary and topics used in the worlds of business, trade, finance, and international relations. For others it refers to the communication skills used in the workplace, and focuses on the language and skills needed for typical business communication such as presentations, negotiations, meetings, small talk, socializing, correspondence, report writing, and so on. In both of these cases it can be taught to native speakers of English, for example, high school students preparing to enter the job market.

It can also be a form of international English. It is possible to study Business English at college and university; institutes around the world offer courses in Business English, which can even lead to a degree in the subject.



Conversations at Work

  • Employment. Conversations on many topics, from finding a job, at work, to collecting unemployment benefits.
  • Talk in the Office. Each lesson contains multiple sentences that you can click on to learn how to say that sentence.
Business News

Business Writing

Business English Lessons

  • BBC Business English. English for work and business: from writing a CV to job interview techniques, and from business travel to working abroad.
Business Vocabulary

Business Terminology

  • Invest Words. The most comprehensive financial glossary with over 7,500 terms.
  • Trading Glossary. Trading, Financial, and Business Glossary for traders of stock and investment market.
English for Different Topics

  • English for Work. Very good free online English learning materials for nurses, police, travelers, hotel staff, and airline staff.
Guides

  • BizWeb. A web business guide to 46290 companies listed in 208 categories.
  • Business English Certificate. An internationally recognised business qualification to show that you have learned English to an appropriate standard.

Business Reading

1 comment:

syeds said...

What is the advantage of Business English.?



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