Why do you need business English for work?

Alfonso Llanes, studied at Florida International University

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The first thing we need to consider is that in a global environment we need to have a global language. For instance, international airlines use English as the language of communication between air traffic controllers and pilots in order to avoid confusion and mistranslated terms that could easily lead to accidents such as the one in Tenerife some years back. Therefore, extending this analogy to the business world has become common for non-native English speakers to study business English as a a second language and use it as a specific communication tool, to interact with English-speaking countries, or with companies that use English as the preferred language for conducting international business.

English has become the working language or bridging language of our time. This preference plays a part in a wide range of activities on what is called business globalization today. Proficiency include letter writing, delivering presentations, negotiating or just communicating ideas or proposals considered to be a prerequisite of modern-day international cooperation, and an important key for global commerce.

While business and technology have their own vocabulary, specialized areas within and between have their unique vocabularies as well. Such areas include: trade law, finance, politics and so on. It is however not practical to cover all the vocabulary in these areas. Most people learn general business vocabulary and practice carrying out business tasks in English. Others use an English textbook or dictionary to translate specific terms in their area of interest or professional skill. There are many specialized courses for lawyers; bankers etc., offered by colleges and universities across nations but these courses are usually quite expensive.