How to Write Effective Business English

Your Guide to Excellent Professional Communication

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Pub Date 24 Sep 2019 | Archive Date 28 Sep 2019

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Do you need a confidence boost in your workplace communication? Whether you speak English as an additional language, or you're a native speaker looking to take your writing to the next level, How to Write Effective Business English provides easy to apply guidance on how to express yourself in writing clearly, concisely, and confidently.

With case studies from companies such as Innocent and Virgin which demonstrate how English is used internationally in business, and ideas to help you get your communications right first time, this book is ideal for multinational companies where communication is a priority. For native English speakers, it may mean un-learning things you were taught at school and learning how to save time by getting to the point more quickly in emails; for intermediate English speakers, it focuses on the areas that are easy to get wrong.

Author Fiona Talbot uses real international business scenarios to help you develop and apply your skills, and provide you with answers that even your boss might not know. You will learn a system to help you quickly and easily write emails, letters, social media content, CVs and more. Featuring sections on punctuation and grammar, checklists to help you assess your progress, updated content on instant messaging and gender-neutral pronouns, and now with a new chapter on writing for different colleagues and co-workers, this third edition of How to Write Effective Business English will help you get your message across with impact.

Do you need a confidence boost in your workplace communication? Whether you speak English as an additional language, or you're a native speaker looking to take your writing to the next level, How to...


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ISBN 9780749497293
PRICE US$19.99 (USD)
PAGES 168

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As a proposal writer, I'm always trying to 'hone my craft' (writing doesn't come naturally to me) and I really appreciated reading this book. It refreshed previous knowledge that I tucked away and also made me cringe to realize some pitfalls I fall in (I'm a one-word email person sometimes, thinking I'm being efficient). The information is easily digestible and I was able to concretely note down what to focus on in my overall writing approach (especially via email communication). It's also helped me in terms of future planning; how to write for a new boss/job/staff, etc. We don't have a multinational team in place, however Ms. Talbot made me realize the importance of of how to write for a multinational audience. Reading that 'complacency drains the lifeblood of any organization' was a swift reminder that just because I'm a native English writer (though bilingual), it doesn't mean I shouldn't continue evaluating my writing style and/or asking for feedback. Having the 'checklist for actions' is also helpful to distill what I need to focus on.

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A very good and useful book. I appreciated everything and I'm sure I will remember the lessons I learned.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Kogan Page and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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Nicely put together, not overly jammed with information. Quick and easy to understand. Nice to see a lot of different things that one may encounter in business.

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I'm a professional communicator in the energy industry. I appreciate a book with a focus on business english. Too many of our every day communications are fraught with errors and basically unreadable. How to Write Effective Business English by Fiona Tablet is presented in clear, factual language. A good read for anyone who wants to hone their craft or brush up on their communications skills.

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