Essential grammar reference and practice for anyone using English in a business context. Grammar for Business is a must-have for intermediate business students and anyone using English in the workplace. It provides clear explanations and authentic practice of the most essential language used in business English. Designed to help you improve your communication skills in real business situations, it includes a unique focus on spoken as well as written grammar, and practical tips on areas such as organising presentations, negotiating and giving your opinion. Ideal for classroom use and self study.

Focusing on the art of business writing and speaking--based on how executives actually write and speak--this text's topics include misused punctuation and spelling, misused terms, and the top ten rules for writing and speaking articulately.

Speak and Write Like a Polished Professional “Dianna Booher nails it! The Memory Tips alone are worththe price of the book. This one’s a gem.” —John Baldoni, author of Great Communication Secrets of Great Leadersand How Great Leaders Get Great Results “Dianna Booher pulls off a deft and most impressive feat: In writing about tight,top-flight grammar, she shows those very same skills in abundance.” —Louis R. Carlozo, features staff writer, Chicago Tribune "This book seems to be most useful as a desk reference for individuals, but itwill also be of interest to public libraries with collections that support career development." --Library Journal Does your client owe the principal or principle? Is your company moving forwards or forward? Do you have over ten years' experience, or more than ten years' experience? Proper use of the written and spoken word determines whether or not you move ahead in your career. In Booher's Rules of Business Grammar, business communication guru Dianna Booher identifies the top 101 mistakes made in emails, presentations, and conversations every day. She briefly examines each one and explains what you need to know in order to avoid future mistakes. In addition, Booher includes effective “memory tricks” to reinforce comprehension and retention. In no time, you will learn how to: Recognize and rectify embarrassing grammatical mistakes Improve the clarity of what you say and write Solidify your understanding through the use of “memory tricks” Master the language-so you can focus on your business! Whether you decide to skim it and correct a mistake a minute or read the whole book in a couple of hours, use Booher's Rules of Business Grammar to set yourself apart as an expert communicator.

A short guide to business writing. The first part of the book cover different topics in alphabetical order and good examples are given. The second half of the book is a list of word substitutes.

Reliable, authoritative, and designed to ease grammar anxiety! Words are the currency of every business transaction. They persuade, inspire, educate, and clarify. Essential Grammar for Business offers guidance to professionals perplexed by proper comma placement, dangling modifiers, or the difference between who and whom. With a better understanding of the building blocks, readers will be better equipped to focus on the other ingredients of good business writing such as content, clarity, and style. This book is fun, fast-paced, and easy to use.

As coined by long-time English instructor, Ashan R. Hampton, urban grammar is the pervasive non-standard usage of the English language - often popularized and satirized in the media - versus the knowledge and good practice of standard English grammar rules. Rememorable or memorable? Sticked or stuck? Unlegal or illegal? Worser or worse? Learn commonly misused, misinterpreted, mispronounced or misspelled words and how to correct them according to standard English conventions. Remember, good communication begins with good grammar.

So much of success in business depends on writing well. From résumés to reports, proposals to presentations,Writing Well for Business Success will help you communicate your ideas clearly, quickly and effectively. It will help you: -Distill your message into a well-targeted statement -Ace the elements of style -Write what you want to say in emails, business plans and more -Master the tricks of editing yourself Presented in author Sandra Lambs lighthearted and easy accessible style, this little book is an essential desk reference guide for the modern working world.