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Business English Lesson | Report Writing | Linking Words Improve your business writing with the power of linking words! What are the 7 most common linking words or connective words people use every day in business writing at work? Connective words are essential for connecting ideas in a logical and meaningful way. They provide coherence to your writing, making it easier for readers to understand the overall message you’re trying to communicate. The 7 most common connective words used in everyday business writing are: however additionally although therefore because consequently instead In business writing, it's best to be professional and succinct. 1. However However - indicates that the following statement contrasts with the one before. Example "We have been working hard to introduce new products into the market. However , our sales numbers are still lower than expected." 2. Additionally Which connecti...

Memo Writing Here are some examples of how to write a memo. Example Memo To: New Product Development Team From: Max Faure Date: Subject: Timekeeping Dear all, I’ve noted that during the last two or three weeks some members of the team have been making a habit of arriving late and as a result, being late for the daily team meeting. This unfortunately means that the meetings themselves have been starting later than scheduled, and due to this, we haven’t had enough time to get through all of the agenda items because a lot of time has been wasted on updating latecomers on what they missed. I’m very aware that many of you are working long hours and putting a lot of effort into this project, so rather than taking time to speak to the team members concerned, I would just like to ask everyone if they could make a point of being on time for team meetings in future. By doing this we can ensure that the project will be finished by the proposed date and within budget. ...

In this short Business English leasson, learn how to properly format a memo. Proper Memo Format Here's a quick guide on how to format a business memo A business memo (plural: memos) is a form of written communication used in a business context, with a specific format. The memo format is, typically, informal (but still business-related) and public. People typically use a memo to: make an announcement about something, report on company activities, discuss procedures, and distribute information to employees. If you want to communicate something confidential - do not use a memo! Tone (register) of a Memo The tone of writing (register) people use in a memo is friendly and informal. This does not mean you can write in a curt or bossy manner, but writing in a brief style is okay. Memo Structure Include the most important information in the first paragraph. Use the subsequent paragraphs to expand on the main ideas in the first paragraph. Memos gen...

In this Business English lesson, we look at how to talk about Time Management What are the most important points when managing your time Examining current activities Organisation / Planning Monitoring your activities and time Business English Speaking Skills | Time Management | A short 2 minute talk Time management is a key skill that business people need to learn, develop and always be refining. Especially for those who work in extremely dynamic business situations. There is a constant need to be reviewing and if necessary reprioritizing tasks which are pending so that at the end of the day, everything is completed as and when it needs to be, without any delays. Normally the first step would be to examine current activities that are pending and then prioritize them in order of urgency, both in terms of time and the degree of impact they have on business operations. It’s a good idea to use some type of time management software to get all the tasks in on...