Blog Category // Business Grammar

Correct Sentence Structure for Business Writing

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Aug 14, 2024

We've reviewed literally thousands of client writing exercises in our business writing courses. The most common grammar ...

40 Top Business English Idioms (and those you should avoid)

Posted by Elisabeth O'Quinn, Mar 28, 2023

Business English Idioms, like all idioms, can be tricky to understand and use correctly. Before looking at Business English ...

19 Common Business English Abbreviations to Know

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Nov 09, 2022

There are SO MANY business English abbreviations, or acronyms, out there. No one can know them all, and I’ve often had to ...

11 Grammar Exercises for Business English

Posted by Grace Cuddy, Aug 24, 2022

Correct, clean grammar in the English language is crucial for strong business writing. Major grammatical errors can confuse ...

How to Use the Word Read Aloud Tool for Editing

Posted by Bailey Lang, Aug 02, 2022

If you use Microsoft Word for drafting entire documents, you might have been overlooking a useful tool—the Read Aloud ...

English Grammar 101 for Business Writing

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Jul 05, 2022

English grammar for business writing is actually a bit easier than grammar for other types of writing. Business writing in ...

How to Write in Business English in 4 Steps

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Jun 28, 2022

Learning how to write in Business English may seem daunting at first, but it’s probably one of the easier types of English ...

What is a Comma Splice and How Do I Fix It?

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Feb 15, 2022

A comma splice is the most common way to form a run-on sentence. It happens when you combine two complete sentences with a ...

Error Hunt - Business Grammar and Usage

Posted by Mary Cullen, Aug 27, 2021

Quiz yourself on your business grammar and word use skills.

Should You Put A Question in the Subject Line of an Email?

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Aug 24, 2021

Should you put a question in the subject line of an email? We recently received this comment from a course participant: “I ...

Effective Global Business Writing Skills: Avoid Complicated Grammar

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Aug 24, 2021

As with all business writing, you want to be clear and to the point. Convey your message as simply as possible and move on. ...

Since vs. Because [Are They Interchangeable?]

Posted by Mary Cullen, Aug 23, 2021

The word “since” often refers to how much time has passed. "Because" directly introduces a cause or reason. According to the ...

The Lie-Lay Confusion Explained

Posted by Mary Cullen, Aug 23, 2021

Lay and lie are two words often interchanged mistakenly in business grammar.

There, Their, They’re

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Aug 20, 2021

There, their, and they’re are homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same, but the meanings differ. While they ...

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs in English Business Writing [Common Mistakes]

Posted by Katie Almeida Spencer, Jul 07, 2021

Strong English business writing is much the same as strong business writing in other languages. Key elements include reader ...

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