Corporate English is used in the communication between professionals in the corporate world. It is very important for the professionals to be able to speak and write in English with competence and confidence. It is a very formal way of communicating one’s thoughts and ideas.
As we already know, communication is the basis of all relationships. This also applies to workplace relationships. Communication in the corporate world is very different and sophisticated compared to what we use every day. It involves certain terms, phrases and vocabulary.
Some examples are
Phrases: a deadline means a strict time limit; get down to business means start working; quite a bargain means a good deal; put in a tender means make an offer; selling point means an argument in favor of a product, etc.
Terms and vocabulary: pay raise, demand, promotion, tender, solution, cause & effect, delegation, etc.
Good communication is crucial in corporate sectors in negotiations in order to achieve the objectives and goals of the business. It is also important to establish a good relationship among coworkers and with clients. There must be a proper communication chain between the employer and employees to boost and maintain good morale and confidence in the workplace. A team that has team leader who maintains an effective communication with his team and among his team members will reach his/her goals for the project faster and easier than others.
Effective communication also keeps the clients and customers coming back as a lot of problems due to misunderstanding can be prevented. Corporate communication involves face to face conversations, written response, telephone conversations, online communication, etc. online communication comes in especially for promoting and publicizing a product or a service. In this case the communication must not only be accurate and precise but it should also be able to impress and capture the interest of all the potential clients - both national and international.
The Prestige Language Institute offers a number of courses in language and communication for individuals of all ages. Corporate and business communication is a course where the students are trained especially in workplace communication and etiquettes. Students will be trained and assisted by well trained and experienced teachers with customized lesson plans, worksheets, online tests, mock interviews, group discussions, etc.