Course Description

Business writing is an essential skill for most professional workers in the information age. This course is designed to help professionals improve their writing skills by gaining accuracy with the fundamentals of Business English, as well as the structure required for emails and reports.

Requirements

Participants are encouraged to use examples of their authentic business writing to enable tutors to provide useful feedback on their industry specific writing skills.

Course topics

1. Spelling & punctuation
2. Business terminology
3. Writing sentences
4. Constructing paragraphs
5. Writing emails
6. Writing reports

FAQ's

Where will the learning take place?

When you join this course, you will gain access to Englishtec’s easy-to-use online learning management system for a period of 4 weeks.

Who should take this course?

Professional staff who require help with their business writing skills.

Who are the tutors?

The tutors are native English speaking professionals from Australia. They are highly experienced English teachers who will be able to clearly guide you through the course and provide the feedback you need to rapidly improve your skills.

What is the main purpose of this course?

This course will prepare professional staff with the skills to plan, write and edit written work so that it is accurate and clear.

What technology do I need to complete this course?

Students need a computer, access to the internet with a connection fast enough to be able to play short online videos.


For any other questions you have about this course, please email: [email protected]

Senior Instructor

Matt McGinniss

Matt McGinniss has over twenty years of experience as an English language instructor and university lecturer. He is an IELTS expert and author of several textbooks in English and adult education. He is the founder of Englishtec.com as well as ClickStudies.com.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Video - Welcome to Business Writing for Professionals

    • ​How to Study Business Writing for Professionals

  • 2

    Topic 1 - Spelling & Punctuation

    • Video - Business Spelling

    • Quiz 1 - Spelling

    • Video - Punctuation

    • Quiz 2 - Punctuation

    • Worksheet - Record your Common Errors

  • 3

    Topic 2 - Business Terminology

    • Word Form

    • Quiz 3 - Word Form

    • Avoiding Unnecessary Language

    • Avoiding Cliches

    • Quiz 4 - Unnecessary words and clichés

    • Quick Reference Sheet - Words & Phrases

  • 4

    Topic 3 - Writing Sentences

    • Video - Writing Complete Sentences

    • Video - Subject-Verb Agreement

    • Video - Verb Tenses

    • Quiz 5 - Complete sentences, subject-verb agreement & verb tense

    • Choppy Sentences

    • Run-on Sentences

    • Quiz 6 - Choppy, run on & parallel sentences

    • Quick Reference Sheet - Writing Sentences

  • 5

    Topic 4 - Constructing Paragraphs

    • Parts of a Paragraph

    • Coherence in Paragraphs

    • Signposting in Paragraphs

    • Quick Reference Sheet - Constructing Paragraphs

  • 6

    Topic 5 - Using the Correct Tone

    • Formal Tone

    • Fact vs Opinion

    • Active vs Passive Voice

    • Quick Reference Sheet - Using the Correct Tone

  • 7

    Topic 8 - Editing & Proofreading

    • Editing & Proofreading

    • Commonly misspelled words in business