在商業Email中,簡潔有力比長篇大論更有效。短句不僅容易理解,對於英文非母語者(ESL讀者)來說,也更友善、更清楚。
✨ 三個寫出簡單明瞭Email的技巧
1. 一句只傳達一個重點
複雜版本:
We are currently reviewing your application and we would like to ask if you are available for an interview next week.
簡單版本:
We are reviewing your application. Are you available for an interview next week?
👉 拆句能幫助讀者更快理解內容重點。
2. 使用清楚的條列或項目符號
如果資訊太多,不要寫成一大段落,可以這樣分點:
範例:
We need the following by Friday:
Updated product brochure
Sales forecast report
Meeting agenda for Monday
這樣一目了然、閱讀無壓力。
3. 刪掉多餘的字
用更簡短的說法傳達相同意思:
原句 更佳寫法
Due to the fact that Because
In the near future Soon
I am writing to let you know that I’d like to inform you
🗂 單字小詞典(English ➡ 中文)
Word / Phrase 中文翻譯
Simple 簡單的
Sentence 句子
Application 申請
Interview 面試
Bullet point 項目符號
Clarity 清楚
Kindness 友善
🔑 重點提醒:Clarity is kindness(清楚就是一種友善)
越是簡單、直接的Email,越能展現你的專業與效率。對讀者來說,也是一種體貼。
把話講清楚,比講得多更有價值。
(此貼文由ITI講師Bob撰寫)