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"I worked in the Canadian government for two years, but I didn't know the manners of business writing. I was a foreigner and my colleagues in Canada allowed me to be blunt, unclear, or rude in business communication, which I came to realize only after taking the course at your university. So I really wanted to tell you how much I love and appreciate the course!"
- A student in Japan

Improve your business writing skills!
English for Business Writing (EBUS 140) focuses on effective communication in business letters, e-mail, memos, and faxes. It also includes practice in writing resumes and reports. You will work on editing your business writing for grammar, vocabulary, and format errors.

This course is an intensive, interactive online course with:

  • Interactive skill-building exercises
  • Short assignments to be sent via e-mail
  • Individualized and detailed help from a University of Washington instructor
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English, but also may be taken by native speakers who wish to improve their language skills for business writing.

Anyone may take this course, and it is accessible from anywhere in the world.



Skills
  • Improve your control of grammar and vocabulary in your business writing.


  • Learn appropriate formats for business communications.


  • Increase your editing skills of your own writing.
Location
Online
Noncredit   ·   5 CEUs
Dates
2009
Summer June 22-Aug 21
Autumn Sep 30-Dec 11

2010
Winter Jan 4-Mar 12
Spring March 29-June 4
Summer June 21-Aug 20
Tuition               $690