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You\u2019ve probably heard the term \u201cbusiness English\u201d during your studies, but maybe you\u2019re unsure of what it means. English has been used as the international language of business<\/span><\/a> for years, however, this doesn\u2019t really explain what it means.
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A Simple Definition<\/h2>\n

Business English is a specialized part of English language teaching and learning that focuses on elements of English pertaining to commerce, trade, business relations, professional settings, and international language standardization.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While this definition provides an overview of business English as a concept, a few examples will be helpful to see how it might be differentiated from other broad concepts, like \u201cconversational English.\u201d<\/p>\n

How Is It Used?<\/h2>\n

Business English can be used in a wide range of settings and formats. It\u2019s best distinguished from other forms of English by the environment and way in which it is used.<\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of when it might be used:<\/p>\n