Introduction to Business English - Day 1
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IntroductionTo Business Writing
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What isBusiness English?
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Attendance:• Attendance is mandatory. • Allowed 2 absences without issues. • ½ absence if you are 10 or more minutes
late.
In-class Participation:• The more you participate, the
more fun the class is.
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Assignments• Homework – (25%)• Midterm – (30%)• Final – (30%)• Attendance (15%)
This classroom is an American classroom!
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Language• There are two types of Language• BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills• CALP – Cognitive Aptitude Language Proficiency
BICS CALP
• Day to Day Language• Social interaction• Words that everyone uses
• Language used in College• Used in Business and specific groups• More abstract or detailed information
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BICS
CALP
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What are some jobs that require CALP?◦ Scientist◦ Doctor◦ Mechanic◦ Economist
Business English is one part of CALP.◦ Meetings◦ Negotiations◦ Product Descriptions◦ Telephone calls◦ Email
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We don’t have to learn everything at once.
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1. Details and Abstracts◦ Abstract – Different ways to look at the same
situation◦ Details – Smallest parts of an item.
Build Create, Assemble, Manufacture
2. Commands◦ Would, Could, Should, Shall, Must, Will, Can
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3. Hierarchy◦ Who is the Boss, who is the subordinate, who is
the equal?
Boss Employee vs. Employee Boss
4. Vocabulary Specific words for your occupation Generally used words at work
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What would you like to learn most from this
class?
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Working in an English speaking office Telephoning Giving a presentation Meetings Negotiations Ordering material Time People Slang and Idioms
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We will be following mostly from:English for Business Communications – First Edition (Cambridge University Press).
Added material may be used in class in this presentation or in handouts.
Please come prepared for taking notes.
Have a Great Day!