Business English

​Business English

English writing comes in many styles: academic, creative, formal, business, and several others. Parts of each style can overlap, making it difficult to understand when and how to use each kind. Business English or business writing is the style used in the professional world. This style is needed to complete job applications, communicate with potential employers, create professional website bios, write emails to employers and supervisors, and compose other kinds of job-related writing as well. This handout is a general guide for how to use standard business English and etiquette when establishing a new professional contact.

​Business English Tone

Business English is direct and concise while still being friendly and cordial. During this lesson you will read some sample sentences that are too casual, too blunt, and just right for business writing.

​Helpful Words For Business English

Although speaking informally is acceptable in day-to-day situations, business English has a set of common words and phrases that are considered appropriate for professional settings.

​Convert Casual English into Business English

For each sentence below, find a more professional way to replace the underlined words.