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Katie Almeida Spencer

Katie Almeida Spencer
March 9, 2022
Katie is an experienced Business Writing and English as a Second Language instructor, business writing coach, and teacher trainer. She taught Business and Academic Writing at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Rhode Island and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Articles By Katie Almeida Spencer

Correct Sentence Structure for Business Writing

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

12 Business English Vocabulary Words and Phrases to Know

Business English relies on clear, direct, and simple language to effectively and efficiently communicate complex and ...

19 Common Business English Abbreviations to Know

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

English Grammar 101 for Business Writing

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

What Computer Science Teams Should Know About Technical Writing

Technical writing is a broad and varied category used by many different fields and teams, including computer science teams. ...

How to Write in Business English in 4 Steps

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

How to Achieve Grammatical Correctness in Technical Writing

Accuracy is the most important trait of all business writing, but it is absolutely critical to technical writing. Any ...

5 Technical Writing Skills Teams Need to Hone

Technical writing, like business writing, is a broad category with a lot of nuances. Technical writing, obviously, transmits ...

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

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

How to Format Your Business Document

You are ready to craft your document. You’ve taken the time to connect the content to the needs of your audience, and you ...

When Should Passive Voice Be Used In Business Writing?

Business writing leans heavily on the active voice because it is shorter, clearer, and easier to understand. Business ...

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

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

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

14 Common Business English Email Questions Answered

Some of the most common Business English questions have to do with how to craft a well-written and grammatically correct ...

There, Their, They’re

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