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Business English Writing Skills ESP English for Special Purposes Business Letters Guide Examples Sales Inquiry Enquiry Memo E-mail Formulas Guide ESL EFL TESL

The Practiced Business Writer - An ESL / EFL Handbook - Review

About.com guide review of The Practiced Business Writer - An ESL EFL Handbook by Veronica G. Sardegna and Joanne M. Slutsky published by Briefings Media Group

Business Writing Resources

Business English writing resources for English learners include standard business letter formating and examples, common business documents and essential job application cover letter and resume examples.

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.

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.

Reports: Using a Word Processing Program in Class

This lesson plan focuses on developing a class writing project over a period of time and is therefore designed as a general outline to such a project.

Parallelism - Parallel Structure

Parallel structure explained in easy English for intermediate level English learners such as ESL and EFL classes.

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.

Adjusting a Claim

Example business letter for a claim adjustment letter.

Business Letter Writing Lesson Plan

An example of an effective lesson plan employing all four language skills while focusing on business letter production skills.

Creative Writing - Modifying Words and Phrases

There are a number of words and phrases that can help express your opinion. These words and phrases are common in creative writing, writing reports, and other types of writing intended to persuade.

How to Write a Business Email

Examples and discussion of how to write a business email and other important company documents.

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 Business Memo

Examples and discussion of how to write a business memo and other important company documents.

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 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 writing a reply to a letter of enquiry.

Business Plans

Business plan writing can be complicated. This overview looks at the basics of business plan writing, and includes specific examples of important vocabulary used in business plans.

How To Write a Business Letter in English

This quick guide to writing a business letter includes all the basics on style and format to help you quickly write a formal business letter.

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