Foundations of Business English: Meetings, Emails, and Contracts — PickAClass
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Foundations of Business English: Meetings, Emails, and Contracts

Learn essential corporate vocabulary to write professional emails, understand basic contracts, and confidently participate in business meetings.

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Clear communication is a critical skill in today's global corporate landscape. Whether you are drafting a proposal or joining a cross-border call, using the right professional terminology makes a lasting impression. This course provides a structured, text-based approach to building your business English vocabulary. You will start by learning core corporate terminology and foundational concepts before applying them to real-world scenarios like formal correspondence, negotiations, and modern remote work environments. What you'll learn: • Understand fundamental business terms and corporate structures • Write clear, professional emails using standard formal conventions • Navigate modern async communication and virtual meeting terminology • Identify key vocabulary used in basic contracts and agreements • Practice inclusive and polite language for diverse global teams • Apply appropriate phrasing for negotiations and professional feedback. The course flows from basic definitions to practical, written scenarios, allowing you to read and analyze examples of effective business communication at your own pace. You will explore carefully crafted text dialogues and document excerpts to reinforce your understanding. Designed entirely for beginners, this course requires no prior corporate experience, making it perfect for anyone looking to enter the international business world. Start reading today to build your professional vocabulary and elevate your career communication skills.

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Reviews (15)

Inês Ribeiro PT
★ 4 · July 23, 2026

Vocabulário de negócios direto e útil.

Sofia Esposito IT Verified learner
★ 5 · July 21, 2026

Lavoro in un'azienda con clienti internazionali e avevo sempre paura di scrivere email in inglese troppo informali o poco chiare. Questo corso mi ha dato struttura per scrivere messaggi professionali senza sembrare né freddo né impacciato. Le lezioni sulle riunioni sono state utilissime, soprattutto le frasi per prendere la parola o riassumere una discussione. Anche la parte sui contratti, che temevo fosse troppo tecnica, è stata spiegata con esempi concreti facili da seguire. Dopo qualche settimana ho notato che le mie email vengono capite subito, senza bisogno di chiarimenti extra, ed è stato un sollievo vedere la differenza sul lavoro.

Luciana Jiménez MX Verified learner
★ 4 · July 12, 2026

El curso cubre muy bien el vocabulario para reuniones y correos corporativos, con ejemplos que uso casi a diario en mi trabajo. La parte sobre contratos me pareció un poco densa al principio, aunque con las repeticiones fue quedando más clara. En general noté una mejora real en cómo me comunico con clientes internacionales.

한지훈 KR Verified learner
★ 5 · July 11, 2026

전문적인 이메일 작성법과 계약서 기본 용어를 익히고 나니 회의에서 영어로 의견을 내는 일이 훨씬 편해졌어요.

Marit Solberg NO
★ 5 · July 11, 2026

The email templates and meeting phrases were exactly what I needed to sound more professional at work.

Mészáros András HU Verified learner
★ 5 · July 5, 2026

I signed up mainly to stop dreading client emails, and it worked better than I expected. The lessons on meeting language were the most useful part for me, especially phrases for interrupting politely or steering a conversation back on track. Contract vocabulary is something I never studied formally, so having it broken down with real examples filled a gap I didn't realize was holding me back. The pacing let me actually absorb each section instead of rushing through, which made a difference. A few weeks in, I noticed my emails were getting shorter replies asking for clarification, which felt like real progress. It's the kind of practical course that pays off the moment you're back at your desk.

Lutfi Ali ID Verified learner
★ 5 · June 26, 2026

Kosakata bisnisnya langsung kepakai di kantor.

دنيا DZ Verified learner
★ 5 · June 14, 2026

كنت أشعر دائمًا بالتوتر عند كتابة رسائل بريد إلكتروني رسمية بالإنجليزية لأن أسلوبي كان إما جافًا جدًا أو غير مناسب للعمل. هذه الدورة قدمت لي أمثلة واقعية جدًا لصياغة الرسائل والتعامل مع الاجتماعات بثقة أكبر. أكثر ما أعجبني هو الجزء الخاص بالعقود، حيث شرحوا المصطلحات القانونية الأساسية بطريقة مبسطة وسهلة الفهم. بعد أسابيع قليلة فقط لاحظت أن ردود عملائي أصبحت أسرع وأوضح، وكأن التواصل بيننا تحسّن فعليًا بشكل ملحوظ.

Канат Ибрагимов KZ
★ 5 · June 11, 2026

Работаю в компании с зарубежными партнёрами и постоянно писала письма, которые звучали слишком сухо или наоборот слишком просто. После этого курса стало гораздо легче формулировать деловые письма и вести переговоры на звонках. Отдельно понравился блок про встречи — фразы для того, чтобы вежливо перебить, предложить своё мнение или подвести итог обсуждения. Раздел про контракты был неожиданно подробным, с разбором реальных формулировок, которые встречаются в документах. Уже через пару недель коллеги отметили, что мои письма стали звучать увереннее. Материал действительно применимый, а не просто теория из учебника.

علي عبد الله JO Verified learner
★ 5 · June 8, 2026

الدورة ساعدتني كثيرًا في تحسين طريقة كتابة الإيميلات الرسمية والتعامل مع مواقف الاجتماعات بثقة. الجزء الخاص بالعقود كان مفيدًا جدًا لأنه شرح مصطلحات كنت أراها معقدة بطريقة بسيطة وواضحة. الآن أشعر بثقة أكبر عند التواصل مع عملاء من خارج بلدي.

Regina Torres MX Verified learner
★ 5 · June 8, 2026

Aprendí a escribir correos profesionales en inglés con un tono mucho más natural gracias a este curso.

Ginevra Bruno IT Verified learner
★ 5 · June 3, 2026

Le lezioni sulle email professionali mi hanno aiutato a smettere di riscrivere ogni messaggio tre volte prima di inviarlo. Il modo in cui spiegano il linguaggio delle riunioni è molto pratico, con frasi che uso davvero durante le call di lavoro. È stato utile anche capire meglio certi termini contrattuali che prima ignoravo completamente.

Willem Rossouw ZA Verified learner
★ 4 · June 3, 2026

मीटिंग और ईमेल के लिए जो वाक्यांश सिखाए गए वो बहुत काम के हैं, बस कॉन्ट्रैक्ट वाला हिस्सा थोड़ा और उदाहरण के साथ हो सकता था।

Leonardo De Luca IT Verified learner
★ 5 · June 2, 2026

Vocabolario aziendale chiarissimo e subito utile.

Samuel Akwasi GH Verified learner
★ 5 · May 26, 2026

This gave me the exact vocabulary I needed for client calls and contract reviews that used to make me nervous. The meeting phrases section alone was worth it, since I finally have natural ways to disagree politely or ask for clarification. I've already used several of the email openers this week without even thinking about it.

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