In the previous post in the email writing series we looked at five functional expressions. These are expressions used for a particular purpose, such as expressing best wishes or giving a compliment. Email Writing Strategy Here are five more language functions that are used frequently in business communication. Choose the best expression for each situation.
In the previous post in the email writing series, we looked at some common acronyms used to speed up our communication. This sixth post examines the definition of 15 common e-terms that we use to write emails. If you use email frequently, you should know what “Cc“ and “Bcc” mean. Here are some e-terms associated
In this fifth post in the email writing series, we cover some of the common acronyms used in today’s ever-changing international business context. With the growing use of email and instant messaging, we are all looking for shortcuts to speed up our communication. Using acronyms help us communicate faster. These are shortened “words” formed from
In the 3rd blog post in this email writing series, we looked at the importance of being polite and personable when writing emails. Now let’s practice writing emails with the right tone. Remember, you have to obviously get what you want, and you cannot bore or annoy the person you are emailing, but you also
This is the second post in our email writing series. Before you do this quiz, look back at the first blog post we did on correct email writing: “An Email Quiz – Using Email Properly.” Review what we said about proper email use, organization, structure and formatting. Here is a formal email sent to a client about
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