IntroductionTo Business Writing

Professor Luke Stapley Email: A-LukeStapley@hotmail.com Chinese name: Qualifications:

陆克

What isBusiness English?

Attendance:• Attendance is mandatory. • Allowed 2 absences without issues. • ½ absence if you are 10 or more minutes

late.

In-class Participation:• The more you participate, the

more fun the class is.

Assignments• Homework – (25%)• Midterm – (30%)• Final – (30%)• Attendance (15%)

This classroom is an American classroom!

Language• There are two types of Language• BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills• CALP – Cognitive Aptitude Language Proficiency

BICS CALP

• Day to Day Language• Social interaction• Words that everyone uses

• Language used in College• Used in Business and specific groups• More abstract or detailed information

BICS

CALP

What are some jobs that require CALP?◦ Scientist◦ Doctor◦ Mechanic◦ Economist

Business English is one part of CALP.◦ Meetings◦ Negotiations◦ Product Descriptions◦ Telephone calls◦ Email

We don’t have to learn everything at once.

1. Details and Abstracts◦ Abstract – Different ways to look at the same

situation◦ Details – Smallest parts of an item.

Build Create, Assemble, Manufacture

2. Commands◦ Would, Could, Should, Shall, Must, Will, Can

3. Hierarchy◦ Who is the Boss, who is the subordinate, who is

the equal?

Boss Employee vs. Employee Boss

4. Vocabulary Specific words for your occupation Generally used words at work

What would you like to learn most from this

class?

Working in an English speaking office Telephoning Giving a presentation Meetings Negotiations Ordering material Time People Slang and Idioms

We will be following mostly from:English for Business Communications – First Edition (Cambridge University Press).

Added material may be used in class in this presentation or in handouts.

Please come prepared for taking notes.

Have a Great Day!