外贸函电写作Unit 1(1)
外贸函电unitone
Business English Correspondence •Establishing Trade RelationsDear Manager:You were recommended to our company by the Bank of China, New Y ork Branch, which told us that you export Chinese textiles and cotton piece goods.Our company imports general merchandise. We have been in business since 1935, and therefore have wide experience in all the lines we handle.Our bankers are Chase Manhattan Bank and the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation of Hong Kong. They can provide you information about our business and finances.Please inform us of your trade terms and forward samples and product brochures. We look forward to a productive trade.Sincerely,Michael S. BarnwellManagerMSB/sh•bankers n.开户银行We now have pleasure in confirming that your bankers, The Westminster Bank Ltd., have accepted our Draft for US $6,000, payable within thirty days of sight. 我方高兴地确认，贵方开户行—西敏寺银行已对我方30天期限的6000美元的汇票予以承兑。
外贸英语函电教程Unit 1 Establishing Business Relations
01 How to find the customers?
02 How to impress the customers? How to write an email to establish
03 business relations?
04 Language practice
products.
Focus on your unique selling points (USP) to impress Tip 7 your clients.
Activity 1 How to find the customers?
( ) a. I won’t bother to contact those customers who do not
Tip 5 Remember the KISS principle—keep it short and simple.
Activity 1 How to find the customers?
(√) a. I keep good records of all the potential customers to
Keep good records of all the potential clients whom Tip 6 you have contacted. Form a habit of making record of
your work, which increases your work efficiency.
Activity 1 How to find the customers?
Suppose you work for Dongguan Sun Industrial Co., Ltd. which mainly manufactures waterproof materials. You are required to find some new customers in the United States. What do you plan to do in order to find the contact information of potential customers? Tell your partner your ideas and agree on a list of possible ways of finding customers.
外贸函电范文
外贸函电范文-CAL-FENGHAI.-(YICAI)-Company One11商业关系建立函Dear Mr. Jones:We understand from your information posted on that you are in the market for textiles. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our company and products, with the hope that we may work with Bright Ideas Imports in the future.We are a joint venture specializing in the manufacture and export of textiles. We have enclosed our catalog, which introduces our company in detail and covers the main products we supply at present. You may also visit our website includes our latest product line.Should any of these items be of interest to you, please let us know. We will be happy to give you a quotation upon receipt of your detailed requirements.We look forward to receiving your enquires soon.Sincerely,John Roberts建立贸易关系，可以通过多种途径，比如通过驻外机构、国外商会、同业商行、银行、出国访问、商品交易会、报纸广告、市场调查等等。
外贸英语函电UNIT1
6). Be courteous and consideration
• 7). Avoid commercial jargon • 8). Write effectively
• 9). Avoid monotony
• 10). Plan your letter • 11). Pay attention to first and last impressions
International Business Writing
外贸英语函电
—By Chen Dandan
• chendandan0215@
Business Letters
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Your thinking in English Writing
1. Chinglish should be avoid! 2. Pay attention to the context of your conversation!
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We learn from a friend in San Francisco that you are exporting Nylon Bed-sheets and Pillow Cases. There is a steady demand here for the above—mentioned commodities of high quality at moderate prices. Will you please send us a copy of your catalogue, with details of your prices and terms of payment. We should find it most helpful if you could also supply samples of these goods. Yours very truly, BEIJING TEXTILES IMPORT & EXPORT CORP. (Signature) Zhang Daihua
外贸函电 Unit 1
日期可有下列几种写法： ① October 20, 2004 ② 10 May, 2004 ③ 3rd June, 2004 ④ Sept. 16th, 2004 其中，①最为通用。
• 3、信函编号（Reference number） 给信函编号是为了便于往来书信的存档和查阅，一般采用 Your Ref.(你方编号)或Our Ref.(我方编号)。信函编号通常 放在日期的上方或与日期平齐靠左的位置。 • 4.信内地址（Inside Address, Introductory Address） 信内地址收信人的姓名和地址，写在信纸的左上角低于日期 的地方，从信纸的左边顶格开始写。 信内地址包括收信人的姓名、头衔、单位名称、营业地址、 城市、邮政编码和国家名称。其次序是，先写收信人姓名、头 衔和单位名称，占一二行，然后写地址，可占二至四行 • 例如：
***街
***区 ***镇
*** Street
*** District *** Town
• ***市
*** City
***省
*** Prov.
• *院 ***Yard
***大学 ***College
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**表示序数词，比如1st、2nd、3rd、4th……如果不会，就 用No.***代替，或者直接填数字
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南京路: Nanjing Road
长安公司: Chang An Company 宝山区: Baoshan District 赵家酒店: Zhaojia Hotel 钱家花园: Qianjia garden 孙家县: Sunjia County 李家镇: Lijia Town
• 广州市: Guangzhou city
6、Consideration 体谅 写信时要处处从对方的角度去考虑有什么需求，而不是 从自身出发，语气上更尊重对方
外贸函电__Unit_1_layout_of_Business_Letter
（十） Enclosure(附件说明 )
If any documents, catalogues, price list, etc. are sent with a letter, it is necessary to add “enclosure” or its abbreviation “Enc”. eg: Enc: 2 Invoices Encls: 1 B/L 1 Photo 1 Certificate
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（七） Body of the Letter
1、Position of body of the letter The body of the letter should begin two lines below the subject line, if there is one, at least two lines below the salutation if there is no subject line. 2、Contents of body of the letter P17 1）the opening sentence ---the first paragraph 2）the actual message of the letter---paragraph two, three… 3）the closing sentence---the last paragraph
324 Park Avenue New York Tel:225-7820 Telex: 222711
The Eastern seaboard Corporation
324 Park Avenue New York Tel:225-7820 Telex: 222711
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外贸函电chapter1
Chapter 1 Business Letter WritingExam 1Arrange the following in proper form as they should be set out a letter:1)Sender’s name：China National Light Industrial Products Import& Export Corporation.Shanghai Branch2)Sender’s address:128 Huchiu Road, Shanghai, China3)Sender’s Cable address: INDUSTRY SHANGHAI4)Sender’s telex address:33054 INDUS CN5)Date: March 23, 20..6)Receiver’s name: H. G. Wilkinson Company, Limited7)Receiver’s address: 245 Lombart Street, Lagos, Nigeria8)Salutation used: Dear Sirs,9)Subject-matter: Sewing Machines10)The message:We thank you for your letter of March 16 enquiring for the captioned goods.The enclosed booklet contains details of all our Sewing Machines and will enable you to make a suitable selection.11)Complimentary close: Your faithfully,Chapter 2Exam 2I.Translate the following phrases and then make sentences:be of interest to meet one’s requirementsenquire for trade ininquire about adhere tokeep sb. informed of look forward tobe in the market for for one’s examinationacquaint sb. with in one’s placebe in line with take the liberty ofenclosed pleased find be in a position toget in touch with in casebe of interest to: 某物使某人感兴趣e.g.: Should any of our products is of interest to you, do not hesitate to send us your inquiry.Meet one’s requirements: 达到某人的要求e.g.: We are sorry to inform you that we could not make the offer as your products failed to meet our requirements.Enquire for: 对…询盘e.g.: We earnest hope you will be satisfied with our products and we will reply you with a reasonable price ASAP if you enquire for any of them.Trade in: 经营….的业务E.g.: We mainly trade in textile products overseas.Inquire about: 询问（某种商品的价格）e.g.: Please feel free to inquire us about any information of our products.Adhere to: 随函附上E.g.: Adhere to you a latest catalogue of our products.Keep sb. Informed of: 通知某人某事e.g.: It will be really appreciated if you keep us informed of the latest price list of your products.Looking forward to: 期待某事e.g.: We are looking forward to your early reply.Be in the market for: 欲购、想买e.g.: We come to know that your company is in the market for plush toys at the moment.For one’s examination: 供某人参考e.g.: Enclosed please find one sample of our latest model for your examination.Acquaint sb with: 使某人了解e.g.: We avail ourselves of this opportunity to acquaint you with some information about our company.In one’s place: 在某人的位置上e.g.: We will give you a reasonable price considered in your place.Be in line with: 与….一致e.g.: We shall do business in line with the trade policy.Take the liberty of: 冒昧e.g.: We take the liberty of acquainting you with some information about our company.Enclosed please find：随函附上e.g.: Enclosed please find a latest price list.Be in a position to: 能够做某事e.g.: we hope we could be in a position to establish a long-term business relation with your esteemed company.Get in touch with: 与某人联系e.g.: please feel free to get in touch with us at any time.In case: 以防e.g.: We should make every term clear before signing the contract in case of any trouble caused by misunderstanding.II.In each of the following sentences: Choose the appropriate word or words in the parentheses. Be prepared to justify your choice:1.We introduce ourselves (like, as, for) importers and exporters of light industrial (produce,products), having many years experience in this line of business.2.We have been (bought, buy, buying) walnut meat form the local commission houses, who (areused to, used to, use to) send us quotations regularly.3.We take the liberty (to, of, in) writing to you with a hope to get your best offers for Chinesebicycles.4.It is (gratify, gratifying, grateful) to learn (in, from, through) your letter that you are in aposition to supply us with Bitter Apricot Kernels.5.The import and export business in China is (controlled, handled, done) by the state tradingcorporations.6.We have concluded considerable business with Biddle and Sawyer Company (of, in, with,regarding) this line of business.7.Your prompt (attention, reply, response) to this matter will be very much appreciated.8.As (regarded, regards) machine tools, we regret to (say, inform) that we are not able to supplyfor the time being.9.(In compliance with, According to, As per) your request, we are sending you (under, by)separate airmail two copies of our catalogue.10.While we appreciate your enquiry, (but, however, yet) we regret being unable to make you anoffer at the moment.11.We have sent you samples by airmail (under, base on, as per) your instructions.12.We look forward to (receive, receiving, received) your early reply.III.Fill in the blanks:1.In_____compliance______ with our company’s growth, to further expand our market, wehave decided to establish an office in Dalian.2.Please be good enough to provide the necessary information_ ___for_____ us.3.If your price is competitive, we shall be glad to place a substantial order ____to____ you.4.This article is of particular interest _____to_____ us.5.Our Sales Contract ____requests_____ that the seller shall ship the goods within one monthafter signing the contract.6.Will you please provide Mr. Chadwick ________ a __________ letter of_____products______ which you think these would be useful.7.We are gearing our production to your requirements and shall soon be ___in___ a position___to___ offer you substantially.8.If your price is ____much_____ _____lower___ __than __________ the market price, we cantake large quantities.9.There is nothing ___available____ ___at present10.Enclosed _____ please find_____ a copy of our price list.11.He owes his success ___mainly_ _____to chance.12.Through__ _the___ __courtesy_____ ____of____ a Chamber of Commerce. We have learnedthat you are one of those representative importers of electric goods.13.We take_ the____ ___liberty____ ___of____ writing to you with a view to building pbusiness relations with your firm.14.Your name has been recommended to us__ _by___ the Chinese Consul Station in your city___as____ large exporters of Chinese carpet.15.___for___ ___your____ ___information____ this letter is to explore the possibilities ofdeveloping trade with you.16.We ___appreciate____ your sending us a special offer for walnut meat.17.We can supply you ___with___ all kinds of leather shoes.18.Your letter has been ____pass_____ _____on____ ____to_____ us for attention and reply.19.We ___regret____ that we are unable to effect shipment in this month.20.You may rest assured that __in____ ___no____ case will the shipment be delayed.IV.Correct the inappropriate words and phrases:1.We have seen your advertisement about portable typewriters on ‘South China Morning Post’.2.Some copies of our latest catalogues are being airmailed to you under a separate cover.3.We will send you a complete range of samples upon receipt of your reply.4.You are introduced to us by Johnson Co., Ltd. as one of the leading importers of chemicalproducts.5.We have the liberty of writing to contact with you to hope doing business with you in this line.6.We are to be indebted to ABC Company in New York for your name and are in hope ofestablishing trade relations with you.7.We oblige Mr. Edward of ABC Co. for recommending you to us as one of the leadingimporters in Paris.8.We would like to inquire if you were interested in establishing direct business relations withus.9.We would be most grateful if you could provide us with a list of reliable business connectionsin your area.10.I wish to express my personal appreciation for the account you have just opened with us.plete the following sentences in English:1.We are given to understand that(a)你公司是经营化工产品的国营公司。
外贸英语函电1单元
Explain any unique features or advantages of your products or services that set them apart from competitors
• Business Opportunities: A good English letter for foreign trade can attract the attention and interest of partners, helping to explore new business opportunities and areas.
Norms
When writing foreign trade English letters, it is necessary to follow certain norms, such as correct addressing, polite wording, clear expression, accurate grammar and spelling, to reflect professional competence and respect the other party.
conditions
输标02入题
Ensure that the contract includes provisions for payment terms, delivery dates, warran
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Sign the contract once all parties have agreed to its terms and conditions
新编外贸英语函电写作教程Unit 1Business Letter Writing
5C
“完整原则”是指，信函内容应提供读者所需要的 所有信息，尤其像询盘、询问贸易条件等需要回复 的信函，内容更需要清楚完整。 信函是否完整，可以用“5W1H”来检验，即:
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Writing Model-Structure
一般来说，外贸函电中涉及的每一封信函，均可按 内容的递进分为以下三个部分：
1. 首段问候语（opening paragraph），如下：
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“礼貌原则”是指买卖双方应十分注重措 辞方式，要婉转、礼貌，以便对方接受。 在写作时，可以通过使用虚拟语气、委婉 语气等方法迂回地表达观点、提出要求。 例如：
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1. If it were not for the large orders we receive from a number of our regular customers, we could not have quoted for supplies even at that price. 试比较：If it is not for the large orders we receive from a number of our regular customer, we cannot quote for supplies even at that price.
Unit 1 Business Letter Writing
外贸函电写作Unit 1(1)
Contents
Functions
of Business Correspondence Essential Principles of Business Correspondence Structure and Lay-out of Business Letters Lay-out of Faxes and E-mails
English for International Business Communication
Unit One Business Correspondence Writing
Process of Writing
① Clarifying your aim ② Identifying your readers ③ Making a general plan ④ Sketching a synopsis ⑤ Drafting your text ⑥ Putting the draft aside ⑦ Revising and editing
a draft for $500 now because for about later if please
Essential Principles/Qualities
Sentences: I should be grateful if you would be good enough to advise us of the date of your arrival. Please let me know the date of your arrival.(better) We are in receipt of your letter of 12 June. Thank you for your letter of 12 June. (better) We would like to ask you to extend the L/C to August 31st. Please extend the L/C to August 31st. (better) The contract enclosed herewith requires your signature before it can be executed and should be directed to the undersigned. Please sign the contract enclosed and return it to me. （better)
外贸函电第一章
外贸函电第一章课文翻译及课后答案：Lesson 1A letter to a Newly-introduced ClientThe chamber of Commerce of China has conveyed to us your disire to establish businessrelations with foreign trade corporations of China.中国商会转告我们，你方希望与中国的外贸公司建立业务关系，A copy of your letter to that effect has been passed on to us.并将你方关于此事的致函的副本转交我方。
We are pleased to inform you that the commodities you are interested in fall within thescope of our business activities.我们高兴地通知你方，你方拟购的商品属于我公司经营范围。
The enclosed catalogue will give you some general idea of our lines.随函附寄去的商品目录将使你方概括了解我们经营的商品。
For your information,we are leading manufacturers and exporters of ElectronicToys and Stationery in this country.供你方参考，我方在中国是电子玩具和文具的主要制造商和出口商，So we have advantage over other export corporations in price and regular supplies.因此，在价格和定期供货方面比其他出口公司更具有优势。
We look forward to your detailed requirements.盼望得知你方的具体需求。
外贸函电 程同春Unit 1
E.g. 234 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 23456
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Attention line be used to direct the letter to a specific individual or section of the firm.
(ATTN:/Attention:/(For the) attention of …)
C.C.: coca-cola Co.
Copy to: Sales Manager Copies to : Directors 13. Postscript （附言）
E.g. P.S. The invitation will be mailed to you in a day or two.
Key
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Gentlemen: (AmE) (followed by a colon)
Dear Mr. Mason,
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Dear David,
6. The subject line. （事由）
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Call attention to the reason, relative reference or brief subject Subject: Men’s Shirts
Enclosures:
B/L （ 提 单 ） 2. 1 Photo 3. 1 Certificate （证书 执照） 1. 1
Encl. As stated/ Encl. a/s Enc.
12. The carbon copy notation （抄送） cc-- Notation is typed on the original and carbon copies. E.g. c.c.: Mr. J. Cooper
外贸函电第二版-Unit 01 英文商务信函写作的基本知识
Unit 1 Fundamentals of Writing English Business Letters 英文商务信函写作的基本知识
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1.1 Introduction（简介）
目的：掌握商务信函的写作要求、写作原 则、以及信封和信函的基本构成和行文要 求。
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1.2 Requirements for Business Letter Writers （商务信函的写作要求） 要写成功的商务信函，需要起草人具备以下条件： （1）精通英语（Good command of English） （2）通晓外贸理论和实务（Knowledge of business theory and practice） （3）通晓术语（Knowledge of technical terms） （4）通晓人的心理（Knowledge of psychology） （5）熟悉推销艺术（Skills in salesmanship）
如：Mr. John Smith, Page 2, June 3, 2005
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8. 信尾客套语（Complimentary close） 信尾客套语是一种礼貌，是结束信函的正式方式，类似中 文信函中的“此致，敬礼”等。
常用的有：Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Yours sincerely, Best regards；更亲切一点的有：Cordially, Cordially yours；再正式一些的有：Yours truly, Respectfully yours, Yours faithfully。
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1.3 Seven Guidelines of Writing English Business Letters（英文商务信函写作七原则）
国际商务函电——完整unit 1 business letter writing
abbreviations and abbreviated phrases 3. There is a close relation between BEC and
international trade
Examples:
in the market for, offer, quotation, order, counteroffer, letter of credit, CIF, FOB, ASAP, P.P.,YL11/11RVD
We will send you the brochure next month.
B. Focus on the positive approach.
Compare:
(positive) We feel sure that you will be entirely satisfied.
(negative) We do not believe you will have cause for dissatisfaction.
(1) Avoid using wordy expressions. For example: Wordy: We wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter… Concise: We appreciate your letter… Wordy: We have begun to export our electronic toys to countries abroad. Concise: We have begun to export our electronic toys.
外贸英语函电unit one
• 在商务信函中,很多的习惯用语和表达方式 有很大的借鉴价值,特别是开头用语和结束 用语,值得学生学习和仿效。 • 比如请对方早日答复的常用结束语有:
• We hope to hear from you soon. We look forward to hearing from you. Your prompt reply is eagerly awaited. We should appreciate your early reply. We look forward to your early reply. Please let us have your reply at once.
• 2.体谅Consideration • 体谅的重点在于要注重多站在对方立场上考 虑问题。 “We”- attitude e.g. We allow 2 percent discount for cash payment. “U”-attitude You can get 2 percent discount when you pay cash.
• (2)Please (请放心……)
a.我们会把一切准备好。(that we will get everything ready) b.我们将装运无误。(that we will effect shipment without delay) c.我们会密切合作。(that we will closely cooperate with you) d.我们的产品能在你处打开销路。(that our products will find a good market at your end)
推荐书目和网站
• 一、有用网站： • 1，英语学习 • 1）听力特快 / • 2）外销员考试网 • /wxy/
外贸函电Unit 1 priciples of business letters
Exercises: Writing a letter
尊敬的先生/小姐，
感谢三月二十八日来信邀请我们公司参加 2003国际商品交易会(International Fair )。 我们乐 于参加并计划展示(display)我们前几年生产的 电子设备(electrical appliances )。李先生 将于四月 二日至七日去你市做具体安排，非常感谢你的 协助。
Return
Examples of correctness
做对外贸易离不开数字。对商业书信中的数字的正确性要特别加以注意，有时 “失之毫厘，差之千里”。甚至引起不同的理解。 （a）“以上”，“以下”，“以前”，“以后”，“从……到……”等的表达法。 $2 or (and) above(over) 二美元和二美元以上 60dozen or (and) up (upward, upwards) 60打和60打以上 2% or (and) more 2%和2%以上 an order for 50 gross or upward 50罗或50罗以上的定单 an order for not less than 50 gross 不少于50罗的定单 5% up to 10% inclusive 5%到10% over 5% up to 10% inclusive 5%以上到10% （b ） from and including today(this date) 从今日起（包括今日） on and from Nov. 10; 从11月10日起 on and after Nov.10; （包括11月10日） as from Nov.10 从毁约之日起 as from the date of the breach （包括毁约之日） up to $40 inclusive; 到40美元 up to the maximum of $40 （包括40美元）止 up to and including Nov.20 到11月20日止 （包括11月 20日） as from the 1st to the 15th of March inclusive; 从3月1日到15日 from the 1st to 15th of March both inclusive （包括1日和15日） during the period beginning on 从3月1日起到3月30日止 March 1 and ending on March 30, 这一期间（包括头尾两天） both dates inclusive.
外经贸英语函电第一单元
Branch = Office Headquarters=head office subsidiary division =section=department group plc=public limited company 上市公司
Criteria for Effective Business Writing
Basic Company Structure Knowledge
company (Co.) The London Trading Co. / Shell Co. limited (Ltd) （有限责任公司） International Trading Co. Ltd. Hitachi Limited Corporation Inc.=Incorporated （股份有限公司） Oriental Horizons Inc/ Philip Morris Incorporated Co Corporation: Corp. （股份有限公司） China National Export Commodities Packing Corporation American Natural Resources Corp. joint venture （company）
“Polite”—— We have received with many thanks your letter of Oct.7, and we take pleasure of sending you our latest catalog. We wish to draw your attention to a special offer which we have made in it.
We must receive your price-list and the literature concerned before we can decide whether we are to place the order with you.
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Contents
Functions
of Business Correspondence Essential Principles of Business Correspondence Structure and Lay-out of Business Letters Lay-out of Faxes and E-mails
Essential Principles/Qualities
Courtesy
Consideration Completeness
Correctness
7Cs
Conciseness
Clarity
Concreteness
Essential Principles/Qualities
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Clarity
Essential Principles/Qualities
2.Conciseness: Conciseness does not necessarily mean short, although short sentences and paragraphs can be sometimes taken as a landmark for it. To achieve conciseness, one should: (1) Only include relevant information related to the subject: We have come to know the name of your corporation and have the pleasure of writing this letter to you in the hope of establishing business relations with you. We write to you, hoping to establish business relations with you. (better)
Essential Principles/Qualities
Words
purchase utilize commence sufficient dispatch endeavor terminate
We should use
buy use begin enough send try end
Essential Principles/Qualities
(3) One point in each paragraph: I have arranged for a repeat order to be sent to you today, and I hope this meets your requirement. Once again, please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused. I have arranged for a repeat order to be sent to you today, and I hope this meets your requirement. Once again, please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused. (better)
Introduction
A daily practice in business-related organizations; An intangible bridge connecting one party with another in different countries; In international trade, how to write effective correspondence is the first consideration for every businessman, as the relevant parties are separated by boundaries or vast oceans. Unlike faceto-face talk, business correspondence writing requires writers to use “silent” language to convey their emotions, intentions, decisions, requirements, etc. In business writing communications, you cannot afford to be misunderstood or misinterpreted. (unlike face to face negotiation) Good English---free from grammatical mistakes and any slightest possibility of being misunderstood, and use proper tone.
Essential Principles/Qualities
3. Courtesy and Consideration (1) Promptness Promptness refers to timely reply to the correspondence received. Efficiency is considered one of the decisive factors pertaining to effective communication. No one likes waiting for days before getting the reply to his correspondence. What is worse, failure to response to a message will cause loss of business opportunity for both writer and recipient.
Essential Principles/Qualities
(2) Avoid outdated wordy expressions:
Through the courtesy of Mr. Freemen, we are given to
understand that you are one of the leading importers of electric goods in your area. We learn from Mr. Freemen that you are one of the leading importers of electric goods in your area. (better) Will you please be so kind as to furnish us with details, as exact as possible, as to the credit which may be safely allowed to the firm. Please let us know how much credit may be safely allowed to the firm. (better)
English for International Business Communication
Unit One Business Correspondence Writing
Process of Writing
① Clarifying your aim ② Identifying your readers ③ Making a general plan ④ Sketching a synopsis ⑤ Drafting your text ⑥ Putting the draft aside ⑦ Revising and editing
Essential Principles/Qualities
Phrases We
should use
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a draft in the amount of $500 at the present time in view of the fact that for the purpose of with regard to at a later date in the event that I should be glad if you would
a draft for $500 now because for about later if please
Essential Principles/Qualities
Sentences: I should be grateful if you would be good enough to advise us of the date of your arrival. Please let me know the date of your arrival.(better) We are in receipt of your letter of 12 June. Thank you for your letter of 12 June. (better) We would like to ask you to extend the L/C to August 31st. Please extend the L/C to August 31st. (better) The contract enclosed herewith requires your signature before it can be executed and should be directed to the undersigned. Please sign the contract enclosed and return it to me. （better)