{"id":6331,"date":"2024-03-19T04:22:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T04:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6331"},"modified":"2025-04-16T01:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T01:50:11","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/","title":{"rendered":"What's the Difference Between Business English and Regular English?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Summary_of_Differences\" >Summary of Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Characteristics_of_Formal_English\" >Characteristics of Formal English<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Characteristics_of_Informal_English\" >Characteristics of Informal English<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Contractions_and_Abbreviations\" >Contractions and Abbreviations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Common_Expressions\" >Common Expressions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Politeness_Level\" >Politeness Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Adverbs_and_Conjunctions\" >Adverbs and Conjunctions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Homonyms\" >Homonyms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Numbers\" >Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-business-english-and-regular-english\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It's common for English students to separate the language into two major categories: business English and regular English. Put another way, the English that is mostly used in professional situations, and the English people speak in their normal lives outside of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn't as big of a difference between the two as many students think. After all, the grammar and sentence structure are basically the same. However, there are some differences, mostly in word choice and expressions for particular situations. To help you understand how and when to use both, this article will look at each type in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_Differences\"><\/span><strong>Summary of Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, using more informal language creates less of a separation between you and the person you are speaking with. Using formal phrases sounds unnatural when speaking to family or close friends, whether in person or through texts and emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some languages, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japanese_language#Politeness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japanese<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Korean_language#Speech_levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Korean<\/a>, have clear rules about levels of politeness when speaking to elders and people with a high rank. While English has both formal and informal ways to say things, the difference between them is much less strict compared to these other languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_Formal_English\"><\/span><strong>Characteristics of Formal English<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013534\/shutterstock_269584685.jpg\" alt=\"Businesspeople working together and communicating in formal English\" class=\"wp-image-6335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013534\/shutterstock_269584685.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013534\/shutterstock_269584685-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013534\/shutterstock_269584685-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Formal English basically has the following characteristics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer contractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No slang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polite expressions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generally longer words and expressions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_Informal_English\"><\/span><strong>Characteristics of Informal English<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Informal English is characterized by the following things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many abbreviations and contractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage of slang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter, more casual expressions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More idioms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/17-ways-to-respond-during-a-conversation-besides-uh-huh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backchanneling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's take a closer look at what separates these two types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contractions_and_Abbreviations\"><\/span><strong>Contractions and Abbreviations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned above, the use of contractions is a big difference between the two styles. Though very common in casual English, abbreviations are often avoided in more formal communication. In the list below, the informal contractions are on the left, and the more formal versions are on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'll  &gt;  I will<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>we'll  &gt;  we will<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>don't  &gt;  do not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wanna  &gt;  want to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gonna  &gt;  going to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gotta  &gt;  got to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hafta  &gt;  have to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, the first three examples on this list are usually OK even when speaking professionally. However, abbreviations such as \"wanna\" and \"hafta\" should definitely <strong>not<\/strong> be used in formal situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Expressions\"><\/span><strong>Common Expressions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013718\/shutterstock_297254384.jpg\" alt=\"A man and woman high-fiving each other across a table while working together on a project\" class=\"wp-image-6336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013718\/shutterstock_297254384.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013718\/shutterstock_297254384-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/29013718\/shutterstock_297254384-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using or not using slang and casual expressions is a big way to change your style of speech in English. Look at the different ways to greet someone in the following examples.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Formal: <strong>How are you?<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Informal: <strong>What's up? \/ How's it going?<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similarly, there are various ways to respond to requests or to confirm information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Formal: I see. \/ I understand. \/ Understood.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Informal: Got it. \/ Roger.*<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>*This expression comes from the US military, which uses special words to represent individual letters in radio communication. \"Roger\" represents the letter \"R,\" which itself is short for \"received,\" as in \"Message received\" or \"I understand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to refuse an invitation or give someone bad news, you have these options:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Formal: I'm afraid that~ \/ I'm sorry, but~ \/ Unfortunately~<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Informal: Sorry, but~<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Politeness_Level\"><\/span><strong>Politeness Level<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When making requests, the situation and person you are speaking to should determine which level you use. For example, \"Can you~\" is not bad in business situations, but \"Would you~\" is better.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Formal: Would it be possible for you to~? \/ Would you be able to~?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Informal: Can you~ ? \/ Could you~?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, let's look at ways to thank someone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Formal: Thank you very much. \/ I appreciate it.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Informal: Thanks. \/ Cheers. (British English)<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adverbs_and_Conjunctions\"><\/span><strong>Adverbs and Conjunctions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Listed below are regular adverbs and conjunctions on the left and their more formal versions on the right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regular words are not necessary to use for business; it is fine to use \"so\" and \"but\" whether you're communicating with close friends or with your boss. However, if you are writing a business document or an academic paper, the higher-level words can make your work sound more professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>so  &gt;  therefore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>but  &gt;  however<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maybe  &gt;  perhaps \/ possibly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many more words like this that have informal and formal versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Informal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>a lot of<\/td><td>numerous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>can<\/td><td>able to \/ capable of<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>come in \/ go in<\/td><td>enter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>get<\/td><td>obtain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>house<\/td><td>residence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>leave out<\/td><td>omit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>look like<\/td><td>resemble<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>point out<\/td><td>indicate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>speak to<\/td><td>address<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homonyms\"><\/span><strong>Homonyms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the situation in which they are used, some words have completely different meanings. These words are called \"homonyms.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Daily conversation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Business<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>mitigate<\/td><td>relieve pain<\/td><td>reduce risks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>quarter<\/td><td>$0.25 (1\/4 of a dollar)<\/td><td>3 months (1\/4 of a year)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>conceive<\/td><td>become pregnant<\/td><td>think of, get an idea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>abstract<\/td><td>[adjective] existing as an idea<\/td><td>[noun] outline, summary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes meanings can also change depending on the type of industry a company is in, so it's a good idea to learn the specific words used in your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Numbers\"><\/span><strong>Numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing numbers in letters is rare in everyday English. However, you can often see this in business English, especially on formal documents, contracts and checks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">47,000,580 > forty-seven million five hundred eighty<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of totally different grammar and vocabulary, the differences between formal and casual English mostly come from small changes and careful word choices. So for readers who are wondering which one to study, you may need to change the way you think about it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each industry will have unique words and expressions, but in general, there is no \"business English,\" only English that is more polite. And since there will always be times when politeness is appropriate, it's important to learn the different ways you can express the same ideas. Learning both styles will prepare you to speak confidently no matter what situation you are in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more useful tips, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/topic-focus-business-english-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this collection<\/a> of articles on business English basics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It's common for English students to separate the language into two major categories: business English and regular English. 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