P-04: Business Writing
Part of the Performance Series (B2)
Objective:
Write clear, professional emails, reports, and messages for everyday communication – precise, well-structured, and audience-focused.
Key Language Areas
🏛 Formal & Semi-Formal Style
Choose the right tone – adjust formality, politeness, and directness.
🧭 Logical Structure
Define purpose, key points, and next steps – structured writing for emails and memos.
✂️ Concise & Precise
Short sentences, active verbs, and no unnecessary repetition.
📚 Business Vocabulary
Useful phrases for requests, updates, decisions, and deadlines.
Typical Course Activities
✉️ Writing a Professional Enquiry
Compose an enquiry including context, clear question, and deadline.
📝 Writing a Short Report / Memo
Draft a short memo outlining the purpose, key points, and next steps.
🧹 Editing Messages
Refine informal messages: tighten structure, adjust tone, and corr