Languages › English as a Second Language Business English Reference Share Flipboard Email Print Dan Dalton/Getty Images English as a Second Language Business English Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Grammar Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on April 02, 2017 Business English requires specific language usage and an understanding of English speaking cultures and practices. These books provide guidelines to English phrases, writing technique and standard business expectations for English for Specific Purposes learners. 01 of 04 Business Grammar, Style & Usage Tom Merton/Getty Images Although this book was not written specifically for English learners, it provides easy-to-follow instructions and techniques for written documents and writing and speaking in an English-speaking business world. The basics of writing and speaking, including traditional grammar and speaking dos and don'ts, are also included. 02 of 04 Business English at Work Portra Images/Getty Images Written in a conversational tone, this 18-chapter, 4-color text takes a totally new learning approach to relating business English to the world of work. Telecommunications, customer service, online references, and a host of other real-world topics connect directly to activities and exercises in grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, word division, and sentence writing/revising. 03 of 04 Let's Speak Business English Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Practical business English for telephone protocol, sales, business meetings, travel, and social etiquette are discussed. Advanced topics include financial reports, investments, and the Internet. 04 of 04 Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English Sam Edwards/Getty Images Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English focuses on American business practices. As an advanced level book, students need a strong grasp of basic skills. The book includes eighty different documents covering a wide range of correspondence with concise instructions. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Beare, Kenneth. "Business English Reference." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/top-business-english-reference-1210346. Beare, Kenneth. (2020, August 27). Business English Reference. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/top-business-english-reference-1210346 Beare, Kenneth. "Business English Reference." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/top-business-english-reference-1210346 (accessed May 28, 2023). copy citation