Conversational English and business English are the two concepts we see in our English learning process.

Agree or not, we all have two different ways when it comes to handling things with whom we are well-acquainted and those who we are new to or have met formally. I would like to associate the same sentiments when we begin to talk about the topic of Business Vs Conversational English.

Yes, there is a specified difference between business and conversational English so much so that people who intend to get into business and related fields take up special classes to learn the nuances of Business English. Conversational English on the other hand doesn’t need specialized training and it is in everyday use across the world and among native speakers.

So, what is the difference between business English and conversational English, and which one is more suitable for your purpose? You can find all these answers in this article.

 

People who learn business English have a command of language which is advanced in comparison to people using conversational English alone. Business English is mostly used to further business motives and also in presenting a refined view of proposals and communications in the right language using apt words and terms. Therefore, training in the use of certain terminologies is a must for Business communication.

Another aspect of business English involves cultivating a formal tone and being able to communicate your views in a crisp and concise manner. So, brevity is one of the key aspects of business English; you should be clear, crisp, and concise.

While both forms of language focus on conveying ideas with people around you, they clearly differ in their tone and use of words. And that is because the objective of the exchange of those words differs and has to adopt a differing approach.

There is a kind of discipline and one has to sound professional to use business English while conversational English would simply aim at conveying ideas without looking into the finesse of the spoken words.

The reason we stress the need for learning Business English is that it cannot be attained in its entirety without formal training. Also, it can not only be learned but also get most of the practice in the school/institute of learning, as the same will not be possible in the outside real world before you begin using it for the actual purpose.

A clear edge business English lecture/speech or talk has a rich dose of idioms and phrases that convey meanings in a metaphorical way and in order to understand or use them, you should be able to find out what they mean. So, it is ideal that you learn the vocabulary of these ‘idioms and phrases’ of business English than focussing on general grammar. It is not important to have perfect grammar when you speak Business English, however, it is more important to know the meaning of the quirky phrases that mean very different from what you hear.

One of the examples would be: If someone says that ‘talk turkey’ – it doesn’t have a literal meaning, it means that they want you to speak frankly. Similarly, there are several such vocabulary terms that are extremely important parts of your learning.