Emails play a vital role in today's business world. Most students feel more comfortable writing business English than speaking it, yet they still need pointers on how to clearly write emails. Divide the class into pairs, and give each group a business topic plus printouts of a mock email format, such as a copy of a computer screen. If no handouts are available, students may use their own paper and include the typical email headings. Have students conduct a business conversation about their topic via email only. They can pretend to be co-workers or competitors, but they can only correspond through email with made-up email addresses. Encourage cooperation as they pass their paper back and forth between themselves. To practice oral skills, have students read their exchanges out loud to the class, and let the class vote on the best email conversation.