www.englishpriority.com
Vocabulary and
Tone Application
Rewrite the following informal sentences using
appropriate Business English vocabulary and a more
formal tone.
Slide 2
Slide 2 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"Hey guys, can we chat about the stuff we need to finish by
Friday?"
Slide 3
Slide 3 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"Hey guys, can we chat about the stuff we need to finish by
Friday?"
Formal: "Team, could we schedule a meeting to discuss the
tasks that need to be completed by Friday?"
Slide 4
Slide 4 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"I don’t get what’s wrong with the project, let’s talk."
Slide 5
Slide 5 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"I don’t get what’s wrong with the project, let’s talk."
Formal:
"I’m not clear about the issues with the project; could we
arrange a time to discuss them?"
Slide 6
Slide 6 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"Let’s get this done ASAP!”
Slide 7
Slide 7 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"Let’s get this done ASAP!”
Formal:
"Please ensure this task is completed as soon as possible."
Slide 8
Slide 8 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"I’m not happy with the way the report looks. Can you fix it?”
Slide 9
Slide 9 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"I’m not happy with the way the report looks. Can you fix it?”
Formal:
"The report needs some revisions. Could you please address
the necessary changes?"
Slide 10
Slide 10 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"Just send me the numbers,
I’ll take care of the rest.”
Slide 11
Slide 11 text
www.englishpriority.com
Informal:
"Just send me the numbers,
I’ll take care of the rest.”
Formal:
"Please provide me with the data, and I will handle the
remaining tasks."