Business Writing
Workshops:
We understand
that being able to write in a clear and professional style
is important to your business. That is why we have developed
the Business Writing Institute
and the Effective
Business Writing workshop. This practice-driven
business writing
workshop
will significantly improve your ability to write in English,
so that your readers will receive a clear, concise, effective
message. Most professionals spend at least 15-20% of their
time writing for business; emails, memos, business
letters, reports
and other business correspondence. Our customized
approach guarantees an improvement in
business communication skills
that will increase your productivity, success and job satisfaction.
Learn more about our
business writing workshops
here, or contact us for more
information.
Benefits of business writing
training workshops:
- learn how to write a business letter
- discover the skills of writing a
business letter
- learn to create clear business
correspondence
- understand the difference of writing
for business
- improve overall business
communication
Business Writing Training: Translate Your Message
In a business writing seminar this week we talked about
global communication. The topic meant something to the
attendees, who work in an international company with employees
in 18 countries.
I asked seminar participants to review the writing samples
they had brought, looking for words that might confuse a
global audience. Two people immediately found phrases to
revise.
One confusing phrase was "cascade a message down." The writer
meant "communicate a message to employees," and he decided to
use those words instead.
Another example was "software for capturing information." When
she thought about it, the writer decided to replace capturing
with recording. Although both words have several meanings for
a global reader to consider, recording seemed the better
choice because a common meaning of capture is "seize by
force." She did not want to lead the reader mistakenly to that
conclusion.
Sometimes the simplest words (such as right, take, and give)
have the most meanings and can therefore confuse people who
must translate your work. (For more about this problem, see my
entry "Do You Like My Dressing?") To communicate your meaning
clearly to your readers around the globe, choose a word with
the precise meaning you intend.
If you speak several languages, you may want to try Babel Fish
Translation. Insert your text in English, and have the program
translate your text into another language you speak. If the
translation is accurate, you will know you have used language
that is likely to be recognized by global readers.
Source: Lyn Gaertner-Johnston
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