Introduction 1
1.Brief Introduction of English Business Letters 2
2. The Analysis of Lexical Feature in English Business Letters and Suggestion on Writing 3
2.1 Lexical Feature of English Business Letters 3
2.2 Suggestion 9
3. Conclusion 22
Bibliography 24
Abstract: English business letter plays an important role in foreign trade. In English business letters, the lexicon is a key aspect which can influence the effect of communication: This thesis is a study on lexical features of English business letters. The purposes of this study are to find out the specific lexical features of English business letters exchanged in foreign trade, which is different from both face-to-face interactions and everyday letters and give implications for the Business English learners and the business practitioners to enhance their mastery of appropriate use of lexicon in English business letters. The discussions of this study are expected to shed some light on the teaching and study of English business letters and the practical business letters writing by the professionals in the field of foreign trade.
Key Words: English business letters; lexical feature; suggestions