WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course is aimed at people who need to improve their business writing skills in English.
 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• The value of good written communication
• How to write and proofread your work so it is clear, concise, complete, and correct
• How to apply these skills in real world situations
• The proper format for memos, letters, and e-mails
• Produce documents which are clear, effective and professional
   

COURSE OVERVIEW & CONTENT

• Why Write?

• Identify The Value Of Writing
   

• The C’s Of Writing:

• Clear
• Concise
• Complete
• Correct
   

• Word Agreement
• Working With Words

• Spelling
• Grammar
   

• Active and Passive Voice
• Sentences and Sentence Types

• The Structure Of Sentences And Paragraphs
   

• Readability Index

• Determines The Difficulty Level Of A Written Piece
   

• Manners and Courtesy

• Examine And Rank Several Business Letters
• Explore Own Style And Preference
   

• Practical Language

• Some Common Dilemmas (Such As Fewer Vs. Less) And Suggested Solutions
   

• Sentence Construction

• The Two Basic Rules For Constructing Sentences:
  • Construction That Makes Meaning Clear And Keep Construction Parallel
     

• Punctuation
• Writing Business Letters

• Steps For Writing A Business Letter
• Types Of Letters
• The Parts Of A Business Letter
  • Participants Will Examine Samples Of Business Letters To Determine The Type And The Parts Of Each Letter
     

• Writing Effective E-mails

• E-mail Basics
• Managing E-Mail
• Addressing Your Message
• Grammar And Acronyms
   

• Spelling and Proofreading

• Identify Common Spelling Errors And Practice Proofreading Skills
   

• Writing Memos

• Memos Are Challenge That Many Writers Face
   

• Reviewing Your Writing

• Customize A Checklist To Help Ensure That Each Document Is The Best That You Can Do
   

• Writing Challenges

• Identify Some Possible Solutions To The Ten Most Common Writing Challenges
   

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

• Group Discussions
• Group & Individual Exercises
• Presentations
• Practical Exercises On Writing Skills
• Self-Assessments
   

COURSE DURATION: TWO DAY