Contrasting Tone in Internal Email

Good writers in the business world know how to choose their words. The communication must achieve its aim or time and energy are wasted. If you want to be a good writer, good... Readmore...

Social and Business Visits with Americans

It is important for business people to understand how to behave in different types of situations when meeting Americans. Americans often plan social events at short notice, so... Readmore...

Making Polite Requests

In business, we often have to ask someone to do something for us. There are many different ways of making requests in English; some requests are direct and others are indirect.... Readmore...

The Language of Shipping and Logistics

In this business vocabulary lesson, we'll be looking at the language of shipping and logistics. In two different situations, we’ll introduce some words and phrases for... Readmore...

Letter to the Editor: Improving Your Writing

Dear Tania, I am working as an executive in Kuala Lumpur, the communication with our customers are in English, therefore I have to send e-mail, letters, etc., you know, but the... Readmore...

Business English for the 21st Century

Business English for the 21st Century is a useful guide to help students develop a clear, concise writing style and serves as a reference for grammar and usage. The book, which... Readmore...

Simplified English Jokes

A guy walking in the desert really needed a drink. As he followed the sand dunes, he came upon another man riding a camel. He asked the man if he had something to drink. The man... Readmore...

Business English Grammar and Usage Test

Workplace English Training E-Platform's Learning Centre includes many business English tests. Business English tests differ from standard English tests in that they focus on... Readmore...