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Business English Writing Skills - Resumes, Letters and Documents

Business English wrting skills practice with practical guides to writing business letters, resumes and a wide variety of commercial documents in a variety of English for Special Purposes settings.
Learn English on Twitter
Introduction to a new English writing practice service using Twitter provided by Kenneth Beare.
Emphatic Expressions - Strong Collocations
A guide to strong collocating emphatic expressions used in formal written and spoken English for English learners and ESL classes.
Capitalization Rules
Here is a detailed guide to capitalization rules especially created for ESL students. Each rule contains a number of examples.
Paragraph Writing
A guide to basic paragraph construction for use in English as a second language classes focusing on the main components of standard paragraphs.
Dictionary Review - Babylon - translation @ a click
Review of Babylon Translation @ a Click Dictionary by the guide to English as a 2nd Language at about.com. This review focuses on the strength of Babylon for ESL learners.
How to Write a Business Report
Examples and discussion of how to write a business report and other important company documents.
How to Write a Business Memo
Examples and discussion of how to write a business memo and other important company documents.
How to Write a Business Email
Examples and discussion of how to write a business email and other important company documents.
Adjusting a Claim
Example business letter for a claim adjustment letter.
Basic Business Letters
A guide to the basics of writing business letters including common salutations, requests and an example letter. By your About.com ESL guide.
Business English Reference
Top business English books for English as special purposes learners and teachers. These books can help you improve your English for specific business situations.
Business and Commercial Letters - Core Vocabulary
150 key words and phrases used for writing business and commercial letters. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for writing business and commercial letters.
Cover Letter - Successful Job Application Letters
The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter. Included are examples of well-writen cover letters and useful language formulas.
How to Write a Business Letter
The basics for most business letters are the same. Use this guide to help you write an effective business letter.
How to Write a Resume
Writing a Resume - curriculum vitae or CV - in English can be quite different than in your native tongue. This "how to" helps you develop a standard English resume.
Making a Claim
Example business letter for a claim letter.
Making a Sale - Sales Letter
Example business letter for placing an order at a company.
Making an Enquiry
Example guide to the basics of writing a letter of enquiry.
Placing an Order
Example business letter for placing an order at a company.
Replying to an Enquiry
Example guide to the basics of responding to a letter of enquiry.
Writing Your Resume
Writing a successful resume depends on many factors. Here is a simple guide to the basics of writing a good resume including an example resume.
Writing a Cover Letter
The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. This letter of application serves the purpose or introducing you and asking for an interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter.
Basic Business Letters
A guide to the basics of writing business letters including common salutations, requests and an example letter. By your About.com ESL guide.
Writing Your Resume
Writing a successful resume depends on many factors. Here is a simple guide to the basics of writing a good resume including an example resume.

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