商务英语写作

张关俊

目录

  • 1 第一单元 Introduction
    • 1.1 第一课时 The Differencesbetween GE and ESP
    • 1.2 第二课时Format of Business Letters or Emails
  • 2 Establish Business Relationships
    • 2.1 Methods to Establishbusiness Relations
    • 2.2 Structure of Letters/Emails to Establish Business Relations.
  • 3 Enquiries and Replies
    • 3.1 Enquries
    • 3.2 Client Analysis
    • 3.3 Replies
  • 4 Offer  and Counter-offer
    • 4.1 Offer
    • 4.2 Counter-offer
  • 5 Orders, Acceptance and Rejection
    • 5.1 Order
    • 5.2 Acceptance and Rejection
  • 6 Contract
    • 6.1 Contract Basics
    • 6.2 Details and Suppliment International Trade Contract
  • 7 International Payment
    • 7.1 Payment Instruments
    • 7.2 Letter of Credit
  • 8 International Transportation
    • 8.1 Introduction
    • 8.2 Clauses of Shipment and B/L
  • 9 International Trade Insurance
    • 9.1 新建课程目录
    • 9.2 Basis Risks
Replies

Replies to the Enquiries

I. Contents

1 Salutation: client’s title and name

2 Greeting:

3 Body: clearly answer/explain the question/request in theenquiry with highlights 

3 Ending:

4 Signature: completecompany information


II.  samples Analysis

  1. Format Sample 

    Dear Mr. XXX ,

    How are you?

    Many thanks for your inquiry datedXXXXX

    …….. -

    we are looking forward to your earlyreply。

    Sincerely yours/Yours faithfully/Bestregards

    XXX   

    Export Manager

    Hangzhou xxx Co., Ltd.     

    8th GaofengRoad,QuZhou,ZheJiang,325000,China  -

    Tel:  0086 0571- XXX

    Fax: 0086 0571- XXX

    E-mail: xxx@XXX.com

    Website: http://xxx.en.alibaba.com

2. Reading

  

 

3. Key Pionts in Writing

   (1) Subject: a very important part in your Email

          New Clients: show the demanding points in their enquiries (how?)

          Regularcustomer: the specific issue or point of the negotiation. (how?)

          Promotionor Newly-launched:   (how? )

    A. Bad ideas:

        Pretending to be friends/acquaintance/connections with matey words:   RE:/RE:RE:/FW:/Reply:

        Boastingandgeneralized words:Best  Price, Top Quality, Super Technology

        Seductive words and unsubstantial promise:100%Free, Only for You, Ever Best Discount

        Rough Tone ignoring emotion/feeling: Please come to see us

   B.  Proper Operation: 

        Recipient's name in the Sub:Hi James、DearNeal Han、To Mr. Williams

        Timelysubject:News、Updates、Not-to-miss、Last7-day offer

        Directreal interest: 27% cut-off for spring sale、Free shipping to Canada
        Targetedregion, position, brand, etc.: Speciallyfor India Retailors, Industry Report of xxx

   (2) The Body   

      A. the Commodity type and Specification  (pics)

      B. Commodity Performance and relative certificates

      C. Quotations based on the Quantity and validity

      D. Price terms with Destination Port (CIF, FOB…)

      E. Catalog & price list soft copy

      F. Other necessary information the buyer wants to know


4.  Problems in Following Up Clients