Advanced Correspondence

Advanced Correspondence – complete contents

Part 1: Linking
Linking expressions. How to: give examples; add information; introduce a reason; give results; contrast ideas; sequence; and summarise.

Part 2: Writing clearly
How to write clearly and concisely; avoiding jargon; rules for writing easily understood business English.

Part 3: Vocabulary choice and style
Writing with the appropriate level of formality; style factors: active or passive; contractions and pronouns; sentence length; punctuation and vocabulary; a list of formal / informal equivalents; keeping style consistent; using a range of vocabulary; avoiding style mistakes.

Part 4: Tone
Why you need to achieve the right "voice"; how to avoid the mistakes that can make your writing appear rude; using modals; other tips for polite writing.