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1. Business documents and contracts

BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
AND CONTRACTS

2. Types of writing

TYPES OF WRITING
Articles, letters, minutes, faxes, invoices,
reports, agendas, CVs, lists, messages,
contracts, forms, e-mails, memos, agreements,
brochures, pricelists
a formal business letter
an agreement
an application form

3.

Correspondence includes writing letters, emails,
mobile phone text messages, and faxes. It is
interactive, in that a reply is often expected.
Other documents like contracts, reports, or minutes
are statements that do not require a written reply.

4. Types of writing

CORRESPONDENCE
BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
letters
emails
faxes
memos
invoices
messages
contracts
CVs
reports
pricelists
brochures
agendas and minutes
forms
lists
TYPES OF WRITING

5.

Contracts are enforceable agreements.
Contract
written
oral
(these are agreements whose terms are
manifested by clear and definite language)
implied
(implied by conduct – an
agreement inferred from
the conduct of the parties
implied in law – created
by operation of law)
What makes a contract valid (legally acceptable, often for a fixed period of time)?
a) the parties entering a contract were of sound mind (were not insane) and had the
required legal capacity and mental ability;
b) there was mutual acceptance of the agreed-upon terms.
An essential feature of a contract is consideration – something of value given or
promised by one party in exchange for an act or promise of another.
Breach of contract is the unjustified failure of a party to perform a duty or obligation
specified in a contract.

6. Various kinds of contracts

VARIOUS KINDS OF CONTRACTS
1. Employment contract/contract of employment – a legally
binding agreement of employer and employee, stating the
responsibilities and obligations of both parties.
2. Service contract – an agreement between a company and a
customer, stating what product or service the company will
provide, and any arrangements for delivery, payment, repair, etc.
3. Turnkey contract – a contract for a building project in which the
company doing the work must finish the work and leave the
building, factory, etc. ready to operate.
4. Hire purchase contract – an agreement to buy something by
making payments over a period of time.

7.

Reports are documents which offer the reader the results of an enquiry
of some sort (such as research, technical inspection, visit, and
feasibility studies) or an account of some event(s).
‘Curriculum Vitae’ (CV for short; called a resume in the US) is a
short list of facts about you, your skills, qualifications, experience and
career history. It is normally sent together with a covering letter.
A price list is a listing of prices for different products or services.
Agendas are lists of items which are to be discussed at a meeting.
Minutes are the written record of that meeting.

8. Recurrent phrases in contracts

RECURRENT PHRASES IN CONTRACTS
в течение двух (2) месяцев;
Сертификат качества;
в порт назначения;
должно быть поставлено;
взаимно согласованные изменения;
в дальнейшем именуемый «Продавец»;
цены остаются неизменными на
протяжении всего срока действия
контракта;
заключили настоящий договор о
нижеследующем;
Продавец несет ответственность перед
Покупателем за …;
перечисленные в Приложении 1;
в случае задержки;
hereinafter referred to as “the Seller”;
mutually agreed changes;
have concluded the present Contract as
follows;
specified in Appendix 1;
within two (2) months;
the prices are firm for the duration of the
Contract;
is to be delivered;
the Seller is responsible to the Buyer for…;
Certificate of Quality;
in the event of delay;
to the port of delivery;

9. Recurrent phrases in contracts

в дальнейшем именуемый
«Покупатель»;
перечисленные в Приложении 1;
неотъемлемая часть настоящего
контракта;
Сертификат происхождения;
по усмотрению обеих сторон;
без задержки;
не должна превышать;
освобождаются от ответственности
Certificate of Origin;
is not to exceed;
are released from responsibility;
as listed in Appendix 1;
without delay;
an integral part of this Contract;
hereinafter referred to as “the Buyer”;
at the choice of both Parties
RECURRENT PHRASES IN CONTRACTS