BSE-01 Introduction to Email Writing | Business Skills for ESL

Business Skills Essentials

BSE-01 Introduction to Email Writing
(follow hyperlink to preview materials)

Email writing is a crucial aspect of business communication and it is important for professionals to be able to write clear, concise and effective emails. This lesson provides a comprehensive introduction to email writing and covers the following objectives:

1. Overview of when, where, and why emails are used in the business world.
2. Discussion of common acronyms and abbreviations commonly used in emails, such as "FYI" and "CC".
3. Introduction to useful words and phrases for writing effective emails, such as "Dear [Name]," and "Sincerely,".
4. Explanation of how to structure an email to ensure it is easily readable and gets a response, including using clear subject lines and well-organized paragraphs.
5. Discussion of cultural differences in names and addressing people in emails, including the use of titles and last names in Western business environments.

This is part of a series of topics of Business English skills designed for students who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). All topics are designed to equip students with vocabulary, grammar, functional language (a.k.a. "Useful Language") and cross-cultural knowledge for the purpose of adapting to Western business environments.

 

Materials are designed for Pre-Intermediate (CEFR: A2-B1) and above, though most parts can be adapted for lower levels. For higher levels, the functional language slides can be applied to real-world scenarios.
 

All slides are curated for ONLINE TEACHING, but can also be used in live classrooms.
 

Activities have been designed so that can be used for groups or 1-on-1 classroom environments.
 

This is one of a total of 32 Business Skills Essentials lessons that cover email writing, meetings, presenting, negotiation, preparing for international business, etc.
 
 
Total Pages
24 pages
Answer Key
Does not apply
Teaching Duration
90 minutes