Business English Writing Tips:
Build Vocabulary

The English you need to use for business communications is not the same one as you use in text messaging or see in the movies. This English does not only need to follow a strict rule of grammar and punctuation but also a specific vocabulary. Today, let’s discover how you can build English vocabulary for business communication. We will be explaining some of the most commonly used terms in business English and will also refer you to the resources that you can use to further build English vocabulary.

Make Business News a Part of Your Day
In any language, the vocabulary is just like the ammunition. It is useless if you do not have a gun. The best way to build both grammar and vocabulary is by reading and watching business news. However, keep in mind that you need to consult a credible source for this. A good idea can be to subscribe to New York Times on your smartphone and read at least one article daily.
If you want to be specific to the news about your field, you can look up Magazine Line to see if you can find a section related to your field of work.

YouTube is a Good Source
One of the best ways to build your vocabulary is by watching YouTube videos about business English. Here are some of the YouTube Channels that you can consult to build business English vocab:

•  Linguamarina
•  Business English Pod
•  Learn English With Rebecca
•  mmmEnglish
•  Learn English with TV Series

Use Other Online Resources
YouTube is not the only source for learning business English vocabulary. You can also use one of the many vocabulary builders available on the internet. Now, coming up next are some of the most useful of them:

•  Vocabulary.com

•  BrainScape

•  British Council

•  GRE Vocabulary Builder

A Business English Course Can Help
Another good way to learn and build English vocabulary for business communication is by taking a business English course. These courses are designed to help you build both grammar and vocabulary. You can take a course online, like the course we offer here on our site or in an actual classroom depending on your preference.

Practice Your Vocabulary
Building your vocabulary is not just about memorizing a dictionary. You need to make the new words a part of your daily life, and for that, you need to use them in your daily English. Set a target to learn a specific number of words a day and use them in your daily conversation and writing to make sure that they become a part of your language so that you can easily and fluently use them in your day to day business writing.

Some Common English Words for Business Communication

Let’s start building your English vocabulary right now. Here are some of the most commonly used words in business English:

⦁ Organize
Organize means getting things arranged in an orderly manner. In business communication, this refers to reports, products, or meetings.
For example: We are going to organize an annual convention on atomic energy.

⦁ Guidance
This is the noun form of the verb ‘to guide’ and means the act of guiding and giving direction.
For example: My supervisor offers guidance whenever I need it.

⦁ Expand
While this generally means to increase the size of something, in business English it means explaining something in detail.
For Example: I need you to expand on this report in the presentation

⦁ Clause
In business communication clause means a statement or part of a contract or constitution.
For example: There is no clause about dispute resolution in this contract.

⦁ Competitor
This is a noun that refers to another person or company in the same field who is trying to perform at par with or better than you.
For example: My competitors cannot surpass me in performance.

⦁ Null and Void
This term is used to something that has been made ineffective and now it has no legal value or importance.
For example: Following the orders of the court that contract is null and void.

⦁ Invoice
This is a noun that refers to an itemized list. It lists the products or services dispensed to someone and the individual cost of every one of them.
For example: Please give me the computerized invoice for my purchase.

⦁ Counteroffer
A counteroffer is an offer made in response to an offer by the other party. If you do not like the offer made by someone, you respond with a counteroffer.
For example: He has quoted a ridiculously high price for his old Chevy. I think I need to give him a reasonable counteroffer.

⦁ Trademark
This is a noun that refers to the registered name, logo, or symbol of a company.
For example: iPhone is the Trademark of Apple.

⦁ Consensus
This word refers to an idea or concept being generally accepted / approved by a board or voters.
For example: The board of directors has reached at a consensus regarding this matter.

⦁ Strategy
A strategy is a detailed business plan put in place to get something done.
For example: What is the strategy of your company to achieve the business growth target this year?

The Final Verdict

A single blog post cannot be enough to cover all the vocabulary you need for effective business communication. We have covered some of the most important words that can be used as the most useful way for learning business English. In the end, here are some tips that can come in handy when you are trying to improve your English:

⦁ Use the words you learn in your daily life to make them a part of your natural language speaking and writing style.
⦁ NEVER use a word you do not clearly know the meaning of.
⦁ Accept that sometimes you may not know a word and be okay with that.

Expanding your English vocabulary can help you to express yourself in the way you mean it, instead of being limited in your words and potentially saying the wrong things. To help you get started, we’ve put together a free mini e-book filled with over 100 common business English phrases and vocabulary words with a short explanation of how to use each one. Click the link below to receive a free copy right to your inbox!

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