Preface ?
Definition Q:What does EBC refer to ? English business correspondence refers to the letters , cables, telexes, faxes and e-mails dealing in international business, as well as in domestic trade, of course. ?
2. Aim The purpose of this course is to help you learn how to write good business letters by using up-to-date expressions in the simplest possible language.?
3. Features Q: What are the differences between EBC and other English coures?
It has its unique language style and jargons(行话）
2. It is full of business terminations（术语） and abbreviations
3. There is a close relation between EBC and international tradeExamples:? Try to explain the following underlined expressions. ? We are in the market for silk blouses and should be pleased if you could kindly quote us your keenest prices for the goods below ? Offer quotation order counteroffer letter of credit CIF FOB ? YL11/11RVD?