HOW DID YOU DO?

Note: In order to be able to compare your language knowledge across different areas of business English, all Business Spotlight tests have a maximum possible score of 50 points.

40–50

Excellent! Congratulations! The English you use when dealing with international business partners is very polite. It is a pleasure doing business with you!

30–39

Well done!

In general, you express your ideas and wishes politely. With some practice and mindfulness, you could become even more polite.

18–29

Good

You generally have good manners, but your language is lacking a little politeness. Do those exercises again where you didn’t score well.

Up to 17

Could do better

Although you don’t mean to be rude, some people might think that you are. Try the test again and practise using polite words and phrases more often.