Business English: A Practice Book

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Gutenberg ID

38046

Title

Business English: A Practice Book

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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A practical guide to mastering Business English through effective oral and written communication. Rose Buhlig emphasizes that business language relies on clear, concise expression rather than technical jargon. This text teaches grammar, word study, and composition strategies tailored for commercial success, featuring real-world scenarios in manufacturing, banking, and advertising.

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Rose Buhlig's *Business English: A Practice Book* challenges the notion that commerce requires a specialized, legalistic form of language. Instead, Buhlig argues that effective business depends on the ability to think and act through precise, everyday English used with purpose. The text is structured into three distinct parts designed to build this capability inductively. Part I focuses on Word Study and Grammar, exploring word derivations, pronunciation rules, and sentence structure. Buhlig emphasizes that business vocabulary consists largely of common words; the key difference lies in how they are arranged to convey specific ideas without offending or boring the reader. Part II addresses Composition, covering both oral delivery and written expression. This section teaches students to choose compelling subjects, punctuate correctly, and construct clear sentences and paragraphs. Buhlig insists that oral English is as vital as written English, noting that most business letters are dictated and must be delivered with a persuasive tone. Part III applies these foundational skills to specific industries, including manufacturing, distribution, advertising, real estate, banking, and corporations. The book provides extensive, practical exercises involving letter writing for orders, complaints, and sales, as well as debates on labor and industry. A central theme is that one must understand the specific demands of a professional situation before attempting to write or speak about it. By tracing the production of goods from raw materials to finished products and analyzing real commercial problems, the text serves as an inductive tool. It aims not merely to teach grammar rules but to equip readers with the power to solve actual business challenges, ensuring that their communication makes people think and act effectively.

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Categories

• Business
• English Language