Business English is English language especially related to
international trade. It is a part of English for Specific
Purposes and can be considered a specialism within English
language learning and teaching; for example, the teachers'
organization IATEFL has a special interest group called
BESIG. Many non-native English speakers study the subject
with the goal of doing business with English-speaking
countries, or with companies located outside the Anglosphere
but which nonetheless use English as a shared language or
lingua franca.
Much of the English communication that takes place within
business circles all over the world occurs between
non-native speakers. In cases such as these, the object of
the exercise is efficient and effective communication. The
strict rules of grammar are in such cases sometimes ignored,
when, for example, a stressed negotiator's only goal is to
reach an agreement as quickly as possible.
Business English means different things to different people.
For some, it focuses on vocabulary and topics used in the
worlds of business, trade, finance, and international
relations. For others it refers to the communication skills
used in the workplace, and focuses on the language and
skills needed for typical business communication such as
presentations, negotiations, meetings, small talk,
socializing, correspondence, report writing, and a
systematic approach. In both of these cases it can be taught
to native speakers of English, for example, high school
students preparing to enter the job market. -
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