Writing Emails for Non-Native English Speakers
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 49m | 78.6 MB
Instructor: Liesje Sandler
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 49m | 78.6 MB
Instructor: Liesje Sandler
Do you want to be able to write clear and effective business emails in English? Learning the art of a good email can help you avoid misunderstandings, get faster replies, and achieve your desired goals. In this course, Liesje Sandler, an English coach at Speexx, teaches how to write precise and meaningful emails.
Learn when to use an informal or formal tone in a business email and how to properly structure a professional email in English. In addition, Liesje gives tips on how to formulate your texts clearly and concisely and teaches you some useful techniques to request information in an email and which greetings are polite based on the context.
Learning objectives
- Define the tone and style appropriate for different types of business emails, taking into account the relationship with the recipient and the email's purpose.
- Write effective email subject lines that accurately reflect the urgency and content of the message.
- Apply strategies for clear and concise email writing, eliminating unnecessary words and using affirmative sentences.
- Use appropriate greetings and closings in business emails, tailored to the formality of the relationship and the context of the email.
- Identify and request necessary information succinctly, ensuring the recipient understands exactly what is needed and why.
- Craft emails that request action, employing imperative language and specifying any required deadlines for the response or action.
- Write emails that deliver information effectively, focusing on simple and direct sentences that convey the message without excessive detail.
- Express urgency in emails when necessary, using specific language and abbreviations to highlight the importance and timeliness of the message.
- Correctly use common business English abbreviations where appropriate, understanding their meanings and contexts.