Welcome to…

Introduction
To
Business
Writing
Your Teacher
 Professor Luke Stapley
 Email: A-LukeStapley@hotmail.com

 Chinese name: 陆克
 Qualifications:
Write down on a piece of paper your
answer

What is
Business English?
Rules
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.

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

This classroom is an
American classroom!
Introduction
Language
• There are two types of Language
• BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
• CALP – Cognitive Aptitude Language Proficiency

BICS CALP

• Day to Day Language • Language used in

• Social interaction College
• Words that everyone • Used in Business and
uses specific groups
• More abstract or
detailed information
BICS

CALP
Business English
 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
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE…..
We don’t have to learn
everything at once.
Four major parts of Business English
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
Four major parts of Business English

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
Question?

What would you like to

learn most from this
class?
What we will learn this semester
 Working in an English speaking office
 Telephoning
 Giving a presentation
 Meetings
 Negotiations
 Ordering material
 Time
 People
 Slang and Idioms
Books and Reading Material
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!