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English Business grammar and vocabulary exercises

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Business English vocabulary exercises (B1 - B2 level)

Welcome to our section of Business English vocabulary exercises for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners.

In these short exercises you can practise:

specific area of Business English vocabulary (finance, sales, marketing, etc.)

vocabulary commonly used in working environments.

Finance vocabulary

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Make Business Fun with These 10 English Vocabulary Games

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Why bother learning many different words to describe the exact same thing?

Isn't one word more than enough?

When I was younger, I didn't see the point of developing a vocabulary. Then my parents and teachers introduced me to vocabulary games.

Suddenly, learning English was no longer a challenge- it was fun, entertaining and even exciting.
And my language skills improved by leaps and bounds.
When you know more vocabulary, you won't have to wrack your brains searching for the right thing to say.

You'll be able to express yourself as clearly and efficiently as possible, making all sorts of business communications easy and profitable for you. The people around you will be impressed by your fluency and confidence.

I know, that sounds really good. No matter what level your mastery of Business English currently is, you wouldn't be here if you didn't want to improve your speaking or writing skills. I'm going to show you how to exactly how to do that-in a fun way.

I'll tell you about the different vocabulary games that you can play-either alone or with others-to improve your business English.

Unlike tedious lessons or lectures where you have to take notes, revise and keep practicing until you get it right-here, all you need is an open mind, a willingness to follow rules and a desire to "play" rather than win.

So, let's get started, shall we?

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Simple Ways to Improve Business English Vocabulary

Building a vocabulary may seem like an arduous task, but if you follow these tips and play the games listed below as well, you'll be way ahead of everyone else.

Learn a few words every day. Make it a point to develop your vocabulary regularly, by allocating a specific time for it each day.

Make sentences with difficult words. Just mugging up the meanings won't do. If the word is difficult or unfamiliar, the best way to remember it is to construct a self-explanatory sentence using it.

Play word games. You can always expand your vocabulary by playing word games like Scrabble or Crosswords. Most of these also have mobile app versions and you can use your time productively by focusing on these when you're stuck in a waiting room or in public transport.

Flick through dictionaries and glossary lists. Buy a good Business English dictionary, and don't just use it for reference. You can even use an online one.

Keep a list of new words. Perhaps you can keep a separate notebook or a folder in your laptop to jot down new words. Make it a point to go over them on a weekly or bi-monthly basis, at the very least.

The games listed here are really simple to play. Some of them require more than one player, some can be played alone and a few can be used in both situations. However, before beginning with any of them, I suggest you keep a business English dictionary close at hand and a pen and notepad to jot down anything relevant.

1. Roleplaying

This game won't just improve your vocabulary, but also your overall presentation and communication skills. Ideally, the more people involved in the game, the better, but try to involve at least one other person.

There are many ways to play, but the simplest is to pick a character you'd like to roleplay. Alternatively, you can make a list of possible characters (a boss, a sales director, a marketing professional and so on) and possible scenarios (an interview, a conference call, a group meeting, an elevator pitch, etc.) and pick one from the list randomly.

The goal of the game is to pretend to be the chosen person in the selected situation to the best of your ability.

For instance, if you've picked "interview," you can pretend to be the prospective employee and your friend can act as the future boss. If you need inspiration, you can always look up sample interviews on YouTube to get an idea of how the conversation would go.

You can also do this alone. If you have a speech to give, stand in front of the mirror and pretend to be the best version of yourself and practice the speech-this will calm your anxiety and inspire greater confidence.

You can also use FluentU's many videos to hear more examples, with the added benefit of annotated subtitles and plenty of other useful features. FluentU takes real-world videos-like business dialogues, news reports and inspiring speeches-and turns them into personalized language lessons.

It's got a huge collection of authentic English videos that people in the English-speaking world actually watch on the regular.

More to the point, FluentU has an entire business category filled with authentic business-related videos covering six language levels.

That means you'll get roleplaying opportunities for a huge variety of workplace topics, like "Introducing Business Colleagues," "Business Buzzwords," "Control Your Inbox!" and "What Warren Buffet Thinks About Cash."

An added bonus is that if you want to work on other topics later, simply use the same, familiar FluentU platform to learn with videos from other categories, such as "Science and Tech," "Politics and Society" or mix it up with "Arts and Entertainment" or "Health and Lifestyle."

Every spoken word is subtitled, complete with an in-context definition, image and multiple example sentences.

All you have to do is tap or click on one of the words in those subtitles to get more information. For example, if you tap on the word "brought," you will see this:

Plus, these great videos are all accompanied by interactive features and active learning tools, like multimedia flashcards and fun games like "fill in the blank."

If you are interested in watching fun, relevant videos and practicing language actively in the process, be sure to create a FluentU account and try out this one-of-a-kind language learning program. This is one game where everyone wins!

2. Business English Vocabulary Quiz

Quizzes are one of the easiest games to play-you just need a quizmaster and some really good questions.

The quizmaster picks out some relevant business English words and comes up with a quiz based on these questions. Everyone else takes turns trying to guess the meaning and earn points. To make the game more exciting, you can have certain "starred," or more difficult, questions-if anyone can answer these, they earn additional points. Whoever has the most points at the end wins the game (and boasting rights).

But how do you craft a great question? There are many easy ways:

One way is by telling players the meaning and having them try to guess the word it's describing. For instance: "What word best describes a precise and effective sales pitch?" (The answer: elevator pitch.)

Another way is by providing an interesting fact or tidbit about a word and asking players to guess the word: "This phase, which means 'in reality,' is actually a Latin phrase." (The answer: de facto.)

Or you can even ask acronyms: "What does SEO stand for?" (The answer: Search Engine Optimization.)

Probably the easiest way to create a question, though, is by giving the word and asking players to state the meaning: "What does the term 'agenda' mean?" (The answer: a list of things that must be discussed in or addressed in a meeting.)

Your group can pool their resources and have a small token "prize" for the winner. You can make this a weekly activity. Instead of chilling out in a pub after work, you can plan a quizzing session that will be fun and informative at the same time.

3. Hangman

This is another old game that still remains very popular and requires at least two players.

The premise is pretty simple: One player comes up with a word and the other guesses it, and vice versa.

Usually, you pick a theme or topic and your partner comes up with a word related to that field. Instead of writing down the word, they put down blank spaces to correspond to the number of letters in the word. If it's a phrase or a word with two parts, the spaces are indicated by gaps.

For example, if the topic is "Economics" and your friend chooses the word "Balance Sheet," they should write it as:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Next, you try to figure out the word by guessing each letter. For every wrong guess, you lose a point. If you guess wrong seven times, you lose the round. A strategy for this is to begin guessing by trying to figure out the vowels first and then the consonants.

There are also plenty of online versions of hangman if you don't have someone to play with, like the ManyThings business vocabulary Hangman. This is a great learning game because it helps you learn new words, particularly the long ones, and helps you memorize their spelling.

4. Charades

This game also involves at least two players. The goal of the game is to guess a business-related word by having your partner act it out using their hands and other non-verbal expressions. You have to guess the word based on these non-verbal cues within a certain time frame (one to three minutes).

This is a great game for improving your body language. For instance, if the word/phrase is "conference call," you have to figure out a way to act it out-pretend to be on a call, indicate that there's a large number of people and so on.

A variation of this game would is "draw" the word on a piece of paper (without writing the letters, obviously) and have your partner guess it. This will encourage you to think outside the box and be more creative and innovative-a skill that you can later use to come up with a business solution or plan.

5. Catena

Catena is a mobile vocabulary game available on iOS in which the system writes a word and you have to come up with another word using the last or the last few letters of that word. You can try this game with your friends or practice it on your own. Playing this game will help you review and expand your vocabulary, as you'll have to get creative and really dig into your memory to find words that fit the prompts.

For example, if the word you choose is "entertain ment," you (or your partner, if you're playing with someone) can continue it by writing " mentorship," then " Shipment," " Mention," " On line" and so on until you can't think of any new words. Plurals are not allowed, and you can't repeat any words. Be creative! This game will help you find words you didn't even realize you knew.

6. Bibliomancy

This game can be played alone or in a group and is sure to be a hit with people who like unconventional entertainment for its fun and somewhat silly nature. You don't, of course, have to believe in fortune-telling to enjoy this game.

All you have to do is ask a question, open to a random page in a business English dictionary and place your finger on a random word on that page. Whatever word you get is supposed to be the "answer" to your question. The fun part is trying to fit the word into an answer.

For example, if your question was "How can I earn a lot of money?" and the word you landed on is "Network," you can say that "The key to earning a lot of money is networking: making connections and meeting important people who can help your business grow." If your answer was "procrastination," then clearly the dictionary is a bad influence!

Through this game, you can come up with some cool predictions and learn interesting words. You can even make it a daily habit to learn a random new word from the dictionary in this manner. By making it a silly activity, you will make the word more memorable. You'll be surprised at how many words you actually remember in this way.

7. Sentence-Making

This might sound a tad simple, but it's a surprisingly useful way to improve your vocabulary, grammar and diction. All you have to do is choose a random word from a dictionary and make a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence out of it.

If you choose "Market," you can say: "The Real Estate market is unstable and crashes can bring property values down."

Add a bit of challenge to this by using a timer and giving yourself a time limit: for example, 30 seconds to come up with a sentence. You can also play this game with a friend, where you both assign "difficult" words to each other for make sentences. Another idea is to choose more than one word, and try to fit both into a single sentence.

8. Mock Presentations

Public speaking might seem scary but there are ways to overcome your fears. If you get nervous every time it's your turn to deliver a presentation, try this game by yourself or with a friend.

Make a list of topics that are relevant to your field, write them down in little pieces of paper, fold them neatly and place them in a jar. Now you have a "Topics Jar." Shake the jar and pick a paper from it, then talk about the topic that's written on it for at least five minutes.

Your friend will listen to you and give you valuable feedback. If you're doing it on your own, practice in front of a mirror. You can also use a recorder to record your voice and work at improving your accent and pronunciation.

9. Twenty Questions

This is another guess-the-word game that requires at least two people. One member picks a word related to business English and the other (or others) have to guess it by asking a maximum of twenty "yes" or "no" (or "sometimes") questions about it.

A sample game might look like this:

Is it related to manufacturing? No.

Is it related to finance? Yes.

Is it money you save? No.

Is it money you spend? Yes.

Is it money used by a business? Yes.

Is it a budget? Yes!

Of course, some words will be more difficult to guess than others. You can help out by giving the general field or basic idea that the word is related to before your partner starts guessing.

This game encourages everyone to think in unconventional and offbeat ways, developing ingenuity and creativity, two skills which are valued in the workplace.

10. Make Your Own Crossword Puzzle

You can even make your own game. As a student of business English, you're always learning new words and phrases and the best way to remember them is by revisiting them regularly.

But re-reading a list of words can be boring, so you can spice it up by designing a crossword puzzle around those words. Once you're done, you can give it to a fellow co-worker or friend to solve. In that way, you'll also help others learn and build meaningful relationships.

However, designing your own crossword might be daunting at first, so feel free to consult crossword-making websites. You can write down the clues and words and the system will develop the crossword for you.

These games will help you develop a solid business English vocabulary, and suddenly you'll find yourself with the right words to describe anything and everything.

Happy playing!

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Sometimes the most basic questions are the hardest to answer. Who are you? What does your company do? Why should I choose you?
There's so much you want to explain! It can be overwhelming enough in your native language.

But many companies must answer these questions in English as well, in order to compete in a global market.

In fact, it's often useful to create a company profile in business English, to describe your company's strengths and values to potential customers or partners.

We'll show you how to do just that.

This article breaks down four key elements of a powerful business English company profile. They will instantly strengthen your writing and set you apart from the competition.

But before we do that, let's look at some tips and a quick outline on writing a company profile in business English.

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Before You Start Writing a Company Profile...

Read your competitors' company profiles: This will help you identify the main concepts and types of vocabulary that you may want to use in your own company profile. You can also identify weaknesses in their profile that you could improve on.

Simply visiting your competitors' websites or LinkedIn pages will help you find their profiles. You can also Google the name of a company plus "company profile."

For a more general look at successful company profiles, check out this blog post from IMPACT.

Set the tone: These days, companies are keen to present themselves not just as a business entity, but also as a collective or team with a common company culture.To give your readers a sense of your company's culture and personality, it's important to decide what sort of vibe (mood; emotional atmosphere) you want to put out in your company profile.

Are you a funky young start-up? An established player in your field? Is your company in the creative sector, or in competitive business consulting?

Decide if you want to sound mature and authoritative, or youthful and creative, and then chose your vocabulary and phrasing accordingly. This will help give your company profile a strong sense of identity.

Decide the medium: Companies are going digital now more than ever. This means you might be writing your company profile for a digital platform. Knowing where your company profile will appear will make a big difference regarding how much content you need and how to present it.

Digital company profiles are usually presented in the "About Us" section of a website. Some companies post their profiles on social media or as articles on Medium. Depending on the design, this will drive how long the piece will be as well as help you edit it for precision and brevity.

Resources for Writing a Smashing Company Profile

To get your writing engine going, check out these articles for additional guidance on how to write an engaging company profile in English.

Of course, writing a company profile isn't hugely different from other types of business English writing. You'll also want to make sure your general business English skills are up to the task. FluentU is the perfect tool, because it teaches you real English in a natural way.

FluentU provides real-world English videos -such as business dialogues, news reports, speeches from business moguls and more-which have been transformed into personalized language lessons.

Every video comes with interactive captions. Click any word and the video will automatically pause to show you an in-context definition. There are also vocabulary lists, full transcripts, multimedia flashcards and vocabulary exercises built into every video.

It's an immersive, entertaining way to improve your overall language skills. Plus, FluentU fits into even the busiest work schedule, since you can practice anytime on the mobile apps for iOS and Android.

1. Show What You Do with Strong Action Words

A company profile is all about what your business does best. Swap simple verbs for strong action words to make your statement stand out in a crowd of content.

Start by asking yourself questions. What does your company do? Do you make products or provide services? For concise, to-the-point statements detailing your work as a company, verbs work best.

Keeping in mind the three reminders from the first section of this article, let's run through some examples of strong verbs that can describe what your business does. Below are some examples of commonly used words, followed by more impactful synonyms.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, as it highly depends on the content you're writing for your profile. But it will give you an idea of how a strong verb can create a bigger impact.

Do/make → produce, manufacture, generate, develop

Enable → empower, facilitate, implement

Design → compose, create, invent

Make better → improve, advance, raise, enhance

Update → transform, innovate, diversify, revolutionize

When looking for snazzier synonyms, a good thesaurus will become your best friend.

2. Identify Your Business with Impressive Nouns

Although we just focused on strong "doing" words that signify action, we also don't want to get stuck in a "we do this" pattern of sentences. This is where using nouns can help you show who you are as a company in a concise way.

Nouns help to provide your organization with a sense of identity and are useful in positioning statements, like letting your audience know where you stand in your industry and marketplace. For example, is your company a manufacturer of products, or a provider of services?

You should also focus on nouns that describe the type of organization you are. For example, your company may identify as a start-up, a multinational, a corporation, a firm and so on.
Established in 1920, we are now a multinational with offices in over 100 locations across the world.
Finally, choose a few nouns that demonstrate what makes you unique or successful.
Company A is a market leader in the production and distribution of aeronautical equipment. We are experts in our field with over 50 years' presence in the field. Company A is a leading innovator in the tourism sector.
3. Highlight Key Facts with Carefully-chosen Adjectives

You've set down all the important facts about your company that you want your reader to be aware of. How do you add flavor to that information in your company profile? Spice it up by using adjectives! This makes the piece more interesting and descriptive.

Ideally, think about adjectives as words that help draw attention to achievements and descriptions. Make sure they're specific and meaningful. Try not to use adjectives that are too poetic as you want to keep the company profile smart and professional.

For example, compare the two sentences below:
Company A is a producer of electrical appliances for the home. Company A is a leading producer of cutting edge electrical appliances for the modern home.
Just a few adjectives can transform a boring, forgettable sentence into an attention-grabbing sentence that says a lot about your company's work.

Here's another example:
Our solutions help businesses in the financing sector make decisions. Our innovative solutions help businesses in the financing sector make fast and consistent decisions.
Remember to choose adjectives carefully and selectively for maximum effect. Unnecessary adjectives will make your writing flowery (overly descriptive) and even annoying to read.

For an example of how not to do it, look at this sentence:
Our productive team has assisted over 500 satisfied clients in the bustling New York area.
You don't need to say that your team is "productive"-that doesn't tell potential customers much about how you'd benefit them. It's also irrelevant that the New York area is "bustling."

By contrast, you could keep the adjective "satisfied" because it's important for your readers to know that your work has been successful and appreciated.

4. Stand Out with Comparatives and Superlatives

Okay, so not everybody can be the "biggest" and "best," but when the opportunity arises, comparatives and superlatives are very useful to set yourself apart from the competition.

Comparatives are words such as "happier" or "weaker" that show how a specific quality in one thing/person compares to another. Superlatives are words such as "happiest" or "weakest" that position a thing/person in the highest or lowest level of comparison.

In English, comparatives are typically formed by putting -er at the end of an adjective or adverb, or by adding "more" in front of an adjective or adverb.
Our team has consistently achieved faster door-to-door delivery than any other logistics company in the region. Thanks to our client management software, we are more responsive than any other local landscaping company.
Superlatives are formed by adding -est to the end of an adjective or adverb, or putting "(the) most" or "(the) least" in front.
Our flagship facility boasts the largest capacity for storage in the city. We are the most recognized skincare brand in Eastern Europe.
Use them to differentiate yourself from the competition and place emphasis on what you do best. If there's ever a time to blow your own trumpet, here it is!

Writing in another language can feel challenging, understandably, but with a bit of research and vocabulary planning, it will make your task much easier. Creating a depository of vocabulary from these four word groups using the thesaurus, a translation dictionary or from similar articles in your company's industry is a great way to start. With this at your disposal, along with all the business English skills you've learned over time, I'm confident you will produce an excellent company profile your organization can be proud of!

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If you want to succeed in the world of business, English is a very important language to know, especially in today's connected world.

To get you started in the global English language, it is a good idea to know some important business English phrases and idioms.

And you can learn 200+ of them in this post!

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Sounding Authentic: 22 Business English Phrases and Idioms for All Occasions

The business has been registered with its own name, the employees are hired and the product or service is ready to be offered to the public. In other words, the owner got his or her business off the ground.
For example:
"After finding the right investors and securing enough capital (money to start with), we finally got our business off the ground and opened our first store in Toronto."

Similar to the last one, if you build a business or project from zero or from the bottom, you're starting from the ground up.
For example:
"Have you read the news about the enterprising 12-year-old who's building her business from the ground up?"

Imagine you're throwing a dart from a long distance. What are the chances of it hitting the bullseye (the exact center of the target)?

A long shot is an idiom that's usually used to describe something that has a very small chance of happening or succeeding.
For example:
"Landing such a high-paying job is a long shot but I'm still going to give it a try."

To bring [something] to the table means to bring something of use or benefit (skills, experience, etc.) to a job or business activity (project, meeting, etc.).
For example:
"We need someone on the team who can bring project management experience to the table."

Imagine that you're on a sailboat. The first thing you would learn is how to tie knots and work the sails. In other words, you would learn how all the ropes work!

To learn the ropes means to learn how to do your job or a particular task, especially if you have no prior experience. Because of this, it is commonly used when referring to new employees in training.

If you change it to say "to teach someone the ropes," you can use it to describe a boss or more senior person helping a new employee understand their role and responsibilities.
For example:

"Hey Paul, how's your new job?"
"It's great but I've only been there for two weeks so I'm stilllearning the ropes."

"I've got a great manager who's been teaching me the ropes, so I'm learning quickly!"

A learning curve is used to describe the progress someone has to make to gain experience or learn a new skill set. A steep learning curve indicates the task may be difficult and therefore take more effort.
For example:
"She is welcome to join our team, but there will be a steep learning curve."

To go the extra mile means to give more effort or do more than what's expected of you.
For example:
"Anyone would be glad to have Pam on their team. She's a great team player and is always willing to go the extra mile."

You might hear that something is a win-win situation, or that something is win-win in both business and regular English. The phrase describes a situation where everybody involved in the event or deal benefits from the outcome.

In business, it is often used during negotiations or trades, where both parties receive something that they need from the other.
For example:
"The deal is simple, we give them office space and they give us the new equipment that we need."
"It sounds like awin-win situation to me!"

Be careful that you don't overplay your hand. Being overly-confident about your work and your chance of success may actually disadvantage you.
For example:
"My cousin overplayed his hand and ended up losing his job."

Business meetings usually begin with some small talk while waiting for everyone to arrive. When it's time to start seriously focusing on the actual work, it's time to get down to business.
For example:
"We've got plenty of topics to cover in today's meeting so let's get down to business."

Again: let's get on with the business at hand. You might hear this at the start of a business meeting, after some brief introductions or socializing.
For example:
"Now that everyone's here, let's get down to brass tacks."

This phrase, like many other business expressions, is related to sports. The ballpark is the sports ground or stadium where baseball is played.

Giving a ballpark figure means giving an estimate of the value, time or number of something. It is used when the specific amount or number is not yet known or agreed upon but an estimate is required.

A ballpark is very large! So, this expression is specifically used for giving a very rough estimate or a large range in value.
For example:
"To give you a ballpark figure, the new project will take between one and three months to complete."

You may know that the last or bottom line on a financial statement is the most important. It shows the total profit or loss. So the phrase the bottom line is used in general to refer to the final outcome, or the most important point to consider.
For example:
"It's true that we're very short-handed, but the bottom line is we must still deliver the project on time."

Think of the business as a sailboat. The skies are blue and the water is calm. When everything is going well and without any problems, we call it smooth sailing.
For example:
"Once the company overcame the country's bureaucracy, it was smooth sailing from then on."

The big picture means to look at the overall view of something, or the situation as a whole and not the details.
For example:
"I think his presentation was too long and detailed. He should've just given us the big picture."

Have you seen a nutshell? Think of how small it is and how little it can hold. So, in a nutshell means in summary, or in as few words as possible.
For example:
"This book is about successful businesspeople and how they reached the top. In a nutshell, it's about how to grow a successful business."

The color gray is between black and white. When something is in a gray area, it means the situation isn't certain. In a gray area there are no clear rules and it's difficult to say if it's right or wrong.
For example:
"You have many good points in your proposal but there's one gray area we need to discuss."

Nobody likes to encounter red tape when they're trying to do their work. Red tape refers to excessive regulations and rules that you need to comply with before you can get your work done.
For example:
"Our project is stalled because we ran into some red tape."

To succeed in business, it's helpful to have good knowledge of business phrases and idioms.

So hopefully these business expressions will prevent you from getting the wrong end of the stick. This phrase refers to a total misunderstanding of a situation, plan or idea.
For example:
"Jackie's not in charge of this project... Mark is. Seems like you got the wrong end of the stick."

If you are given your walking papers, it means you have received a notice that you are being fired or laid off from your job.
For example:
"Did you hear? The boss just gave Brett his walking papers!"

Back to square one simply means to start over, or to go back to the beginning.
For example:
"I wish I'd saved my spreadsheet before the server crashed. Now I have to go back to square one."

When your work has been completed for the day, or when you decide to stop working on an activity, you can call it a day.
For example:
"Now that we've completed the outline for the new project, let's call it a day."

Business Conversations: 7 Phrases Related To Communication

Word of mouth refers to the spread of information verbally. In regards to business, it usually refers to people telling other people about your business, product or service.

Note that this expression is commonly used to talk positively about something.

If someone has a good experience with your product, then they may tell their friend about it, and that friend might tell another friend and so on-and before long, everyone is talking about your product! This is known as word-of-mouth marketing.
For example:
"Hi, if you don't mind me asking, how did you find out about our shop?"
"I heard about it throughword of mouth. Everybody kept telling me how great your products are!"

This is another business phrase that comes from a sport. In baseball, the bases are where the batter runs to after striking the ball. In business English, to touch base means to briefly connect with or re-contact someone.

This contact is often short and just used to check in with somebody. For example, if you are working with a colleague on a project, you can touch base with them about their progress, or about a part of the project that you are waiting for them to finish.

You will find that this expression is often used in emails.
For example:
"Hi Sarah, I just wanted to touch base with you to see if we're still scheduled to complete the first phase of the project by next Monday."

To be on the same page means to be in agreement or to hold the same views about something with others.

This is a very common English expression and is used frequently in both everyday English and business English.

You might also hear this expression formed as a question: "Are we on the same page?" This is the same as asking, "Do we agree?"
For example:
"Next month we need to cut spending by 20%. Are we all on the same page about this?"

Anyone who plays hardball is tough, ruthless and will not take "no" for an answer. Negotiating with these types can be a real challenge!
For example:
"Joe's the nicest guy I know, but he can play hardball when he needs to."

When a company uses clever marketing strategies and gets potential customers talking about a product, possibly even before it's released, it's called to generate buzz.

When thousands of people talk about a company, they are buzzing like bees. When people talk, there's a better chance that they will go check out what all the buzz is about.
For example:
"Before its summer release, the movie was already generating a lot of buzz in the media."

To meet up means to come together to talk. Meet up is usually used for short, informal meetings with a small group of people.

It is often used with prepositions such as "in," "at" and "with" to tell where, at what time or with whom you will meet up.
For example:
"Since we have a few problems to discuss, let's meet up in my office."

A schedule is a plan of times and events, but it can also be used as a verb. The verb to schedule means to plan a date and time for a certain event.

To schedule a meeting means to choose a date, time and place to meet with another person or a group of people.
For example:
"Let's schedule a meeting for this Tuesday to discuss any problems."

Working Together: 7 Expressions About Teamwork

There's no "I" in team means that no one particular person takes all the credit for the achievements of a group effort. It's kind of a cute phrase because the word "team" is truly not spelled using the letter "I."
For example:
"There's no "I" in team; we failed at this project together."

Lots of companies look for strong team players when they are hiring. They want someone who gets along well with others and supports a collaborative work environment.
For example:
"I love doing projects with Kate because she's such a great team player."

Yep, here's another of those baseball-themed business English expressions!

If you step up to the plate, you take on a role or responsibility-usually a difficult one that others don't want. This is a quality that companies look for in strong leaders.
For example:
"After the sales numbers dropped last quarter, David really stepped up to the plate and turned things around for the company."

Someone who passes the buck probably isn't a great team player, and they're definitely not a good leader.

When you pass the buck, you make excuses and pass blame to someone else if things don't go as planned.
For example:
"Josh lost us that client, but he tried to pass the buck to Samuel."

It means gathering a group of people to work on the project.
For example:
"The first thing a project manager does is form a team of staff who are best for the project."

Similarly to the above, it means joining together to work as a team.
For example:
"Sometimes on a big project, you may need to team up with other companies."

To pitch in means to join in to help with a job or project.
For example:
"Everyone will have to pitch in their ideas. We need each team member to share five ideas at the meeting on Monday."

Time Management: 15 Phrases About Time and Deadlines

This means "since the beginning." You often hear the phrase from day one used in the workplace to talk about something that has been true since the very first day a project or business began.
For example:
"I hope management realizes that our deadlines are very tight. We need to hire more people immediately. We've been short-handed from day one."

The eleventh hour is used to describe something that's done or happens at the last minute.
For example:
"The project manager won't be pleased about them changing the design at the eleventh hour."

If your manager says, "I need it yesterday," they don't expect you to construct a time machine.

Sure, it would be great fun to fly around in "The Tardis" catching up on a seemingly never-ending to-do list, but your manager really means, "This should have been done sooner. I need it right now."
For example:
"Where is that report? I need it yesterday. I'm going to be late for the meeting now."

Here's a business English acronym you might be familiar with: ASAP stands for "as soon as possible." Unsurprisingly, in business contexts, you'll hear ASAP quite often-it's as common in administrative vocabulary as in marketing and everywhere else!
For example:
"Please tell Mr. Huang to call his client back ASAP."

When under pressure, many employees say they are working 24/7: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This doesn't mean they are actually working all day, every day, of course.

The term 24/7 is used to express hard work and long hours, usually in the hopes of avoiding finishing projects at the eleventh hour.
For example:
"This marketing project is killing me. I've been working 24/7 and it just won't end!"

This expression is used to talk about setting a date for an upcoming event-like a meeting, presentation or lunch-that might not happen on the scheduled time or date.

Since you are only using a pencil (and not something more permanent like a pen), you are leaving open the possibility of canceling or rescheduling the event.
For example:
"Hi Maria, can we meet next Tuesday at 1 p.m. to chat about the upcoming campaign?"
"I'm not too sure about my schedule. Let'spencil it in and see closer to the date, ok?"

This term is used when you need to start something new from nothing.
For example:
"Since we will be starting from scratch on this project, we will make the plan as we go along."

This expression means to break down the project into smaller parts, or phases.

A phase is one part in a series of actions or events. For example, in a library project, the design phase comes before the building phase.
For example:
"We must wait for the project team to define the phases before we can start work."

It's used when you need to set the dates when a job must be finished. A deadline is a date or time when a completed job is due, and set means "to make" in this phrase.
For example:
"We have set deadlines for each phase except the design phase. Does anyone know how long the design will take?"

To meet a deadline means that you finish the task by the deadline. For example, say you need to send in your job application by Friday at 3:00.

To meet the deadline, you send in your job application on Friday at noon. If you send in your job application on Friday at 4:00, you did not meet the deadline (because you were too late).
For example:
"We may have to work longer hours to meet the deadline."

It means that something is overdue or will be done later than planned

If your project was due on Monday, but it is now Thursday, you are behind schedule. The project was supposed to be finished by now, but you're still working on it.
For example:
"When the project manager hears that the project is behind schedule, she will want to know the reason why."

To be completed earlier than planned.

Imagine that today is Monday and your project is due on Friday. If you finish it tomorrow, on Tuesday, then you've finished it early and are ahead of schedule.

Good job!
For example:
"The project manager is happy that the project is ahead of schedule and thanked the team for their hard work."

It means that everything is going as planned.

You are doing a good job, there are no delays and everything is going as planned.
For example:
"If the project goes according to schedule, you can expect a nice bonus this year."

This phrase means that you are finishing each task on time and not expecting any delays.
For example:
"If we can solve all these problems quickly, we will still be on schedule to finish the project by the end of this month."

It means to have a date to complete something by that time.
For example:
"If we keep missing the target dates, this project will not be completed on time."

Talking About Money: 15 Expressions About Money and Finances

When you do something on a shoestring, you're working on a tight budget or with very little money.
For example:
"It's going to be a challenge doing such a big project on a shoestring but we'll try our best."

You certainly don't want to get the wrong end of the stick when your boss introduces you to a sleeping partner. This is a person closely connected to the company who may even be financing it, but there is no-I repeat, no -romance going on.

A sleeping partner gets this term because they're not actively helping to manage the company, though they are invested in it.

Another term for this is silent partner.
For example:
"Oh, he doesn't really have any say in the way we work. He's just a sleeping partner."

Cash cow is a term for a product or investment that provides a steady income, usually an amount that far exceeds the initial startup cost.

For example, the Coca-Cola company sells a lot of products from juices to teas to energy drinks, but the original Coke is likely their cash cow.
For example:
"These new products are just additional profit. The cash cow is our line of cameras."

This isn't a reference to extreme tailoring! It means help in the form of a wealthy investor or group of investors.

In other words, someone with deep pockets simply has a lot of money to spare.
For example:
"Let's ask Mrs. Henderson for help. She has deep pockets."

If a project or business goes belly up, it has failed to generate profit. This could result in bankruptcy or the company going into receivership.
For example:
"That new restaurant closed down already because they went belly up."

Here's one of those business expressions with a comparison that doesn't really make sense.

Taking a bath can be a refreshing, relaxing thing. But not in the business world.

If you take a bath, it means you suffered a heavy financial loss.
For example:
"The landlord is taking a bath on his property. He has no tenants!"

Just swap the word "belt" for "budget," and this will be easy to remember. If you tighten your belt, you are cutting extra costs and trying to keep your budget lean (small; skinny).

If your company took a bath and losses are severe, it could lead to cuts being made. The company and employees will have to tighten their belts, or reduce how much money is spent.
For example:
"We're going to have to tighten our belts. Unfortunately, our sales last month weren't as nearly as high as usual."

When profits soar, you can guarantee employees will be looking for a share of the wealth, or a slice of the pie. This business English expression simply refers to a portion of profits or benefits.

An alternative expression is a slice of the cake.
For example:
"She wants a bigger slice of the pie because she knows she's the best employee."

The lion's share is the "bulk" or "majority" of something.

Many well-run businesses reward hard work and it is only right that those employees who put in the most time, energy and effort should receive the lion's share, or the bulk of the profits.
For example:
"Paul has been here for 25 years and definitely gets the lion's share around here."

While they may sound like some sort of toy, golden handcuffs (not real handcuffs) are financial incentives given to employees in order to persuade them not to leave a company.
For example:
"Unlocking your golden handcuffs will give you much greater peace of mind."

Many executives have golden handshake clauses in their contracts. A golden handshake refers to a financial package that the executive will receive if they lose their job.
For example:
"Mr. Smith's golden handshake served him well. He got $100,000 when he left the company last year."

The corporate world is tough. It may be tempting to beat out the competition by giving kickbacks, or payments for special favors (like winning a contract).

But kickbacks are often unethical or even illegal-especially if they could be classified as bribes!
For example:
"The company is facing a government investigation because they think the executives are getting illegal kickbacks."

To make a plan on the amount of money to spend and how to spend it.
For example:
"We need to create a budget that includes the travel expenses of the project team."

To keep within the amount of money you plan to use, and refuse to spend more

Here is yet another phrase where the noun, budget, can't be used in its plural form (budgets).
For example:
"The project manager has reminded us that to stay on budget, we must remember to keep the costs as low as possible."

Add more money to the amount you planned to spend

The opposite of this phrase is to decrease the budget, which means to take away from the amount of money that you planned to spend.
For example:
"Management has agreed to increase the budget to cover the cost of testing the new car."

Doing the Work: 30 Phrases Related To Business Projects

To go back to the drawing board means to start over, and look at a failed idea in a new way. You can also use this phrase when you need to rethink a decision.

This expression is commonly used to motivate a team of employees to rework a failure. You can imagine a group of employees removing a failed design from a whiteboard and drawing a new idea. They are starting again by literally going back to the drawing board!
For example:
"We didn't sell any units of our new product."
"OK, let's goback to the drawing board and design a new one."

To brainstorm an idea is to openly discuss an idea with your colleagues in a relaxed and free environment.

This is commonly called a brainstorming session or simply brainstorming. The purpose of brainstorming in business is to explore ideas in an open-minded and non-judgmental environment.
For example:
"Hi everyone, in this meeting we're going to brainstorm ideas for this year's new product. Please feel free to share any ideas you have."

This term means to give the signal to begin. Think of this as a traffic light turning green when you're driving.

What do you do when the light is green? That's right, green means go.

This expression means you can go ahead and now begin the project.
For example:
"We can't start the project until management gives the green light."

To kick off means to officially start the project. This phrase is also used in sports.

In football and soccer, the game will kick off (begin) when a player kicks the ball to start play.
For example:
"As soon as we kick off the project, we will be very busy."

To think outside the box means to think in a creative way that is not typical or traditional. You can use this expression in business when you are talking about ideas.

If someone tells you to think outside the box, then they are telling you to think of a creative solution or idea that may be unexpected or not obvious.

You can imagine the "box" as a traditional and obvious solution and outside the box as a more creative or abstract solution.
For example:
"For our new advertising campaign, we really had to think outside of the box to come up with something that hadn't been done before."

Fifty-fifty simply means dividing something into equal parts so that both parties get 50%.
For example:
"Since I'm as busy as you are, let's split the work for this project fifty-fifty."

This phrase means to start a new project or business activity.

It can also be used to describe a small action that leads to the beginning of something. This usually starts with one person. For example, a person can get the ball rolling by doing a small task that will eventually become part of a bigger project.
For example:
"For our meeting today, Allie will get the ball rolling by talking about our budget goals for this quarter."

To get [something] off the ground means to start doing a job or project, usually after much discussion or planning.
For example:
"Months after looking into how to boost declining sales, we were finally able to get our aggressive sales campaign off the ground."

To hit the ground running is to begin a task or project with lots of energy and enthusiasm. The expression is commonly used when talking about a new project or idea that requires immediate, fast and lively action.

It is also used when talking about taking advantage of an opportunity.
For example:
"We really need to hit the ground running with this idea and get our product on the shelves before someone else does."

When a company becomes more successful than their competitors in developing a product or service, we say they have cornered the market. It's another way of saying they control the market.

Think of this business as a boxer in the ring. It's got its opponent in the corner, who can't move out of the way. Its opponent can only put their gloves up in defense. They are cornered, just like the competitors of the company.
For example:
"In only a short time, the company has been able to corner the high-definition television market."

This phrase is used to describe something, usually work, that's done or that happens away from public view.
For example:
"Organizing a roadshow may look easy, but do you have any idea how much hard work we've put in behind the scenes?"

Your boss doesn't want you to chit-chat and waste time! They want you to knuckle down, or concentrate on your work and get it done.
For example:
"All right, quit joking around. We need to knuckle down and finish this report."

To run around in circles means to keep doing something without achieving any real results. In other words, you're doing a lot of unnecessary work but not getting anywhere.
For example:
"The deadline is coming up, but we've been running around in circles because the client keeps changing their mind about the design."

Did you take some time off from work? Or, did you miss the last meeting?

Either way, you will have to get up to speed with everything that you need to know. This expression means to catch up on information, changes or updates that you have missed.

You can also say that the person who is teaching you the missing information is bringing you up to speed.
For example:
"It didn't take me long to get up to speed with the new laws as my co-worker explained them to me perfectly."

Imagine you have stepped into the stadium with the baseball bat in your hand. Thousands of people are cheering your name but, in your head, you are thinking about one thing: You need to keep your eye on the ball.

To keep an eye on the ball means to focus on your task or goal closely. It can also be used to encourage someone to pay attention or to watch out and maintain a high level of alertness.
For example:
"When it comes to business negotiations, you really need to keep an eye on the ball."

If red tape causes a delay in your project, you'll have to tell your manager that your hands are tied. There's just nothing you can do about the unfortunate situation.
For example:
"Sorry, we have to extend the deadline. The client hasn't returned my call yet and my hands are tied."

A drain is a hole where liquids and waste are sent away. For example, there's a drain in your sink, shower and toilet.

To go down the drain means that your effort, work or money is wasted or lost.
For example:
"If this sales campaign doesn't succeed, all our hard work will go down the drain."

Doing something by the book means doing it strictly according to the rules, policies or the law.
For example:
"I don't think John will listen to your suggestion. He insists on doing everything by the book."

You want to do things above board (the ethical and honest way) in business.

"We only do things above board here. If you want a job, you need to apply like everyone else."

If you are cutting corners, then you are not giving your project everything that you should. It means skipping some steps to achieve an outcome as quickly or as cheaply as possible.

It is used in a negative way, because something that's done by cutting corners might be missing an important part, use cheap materials or not be as good quality overall.
For example:
"The company cut corners when making their camera, so it's very cheap but it stops working after a few months of use."

This phrase is used when you want to say that you are starting to use a plan or idea.
For example:
"If we put this plan into action, we may need more time and more people."

To think carefully before taking action.
For example:
"The project manager's advice is to plan ahead so that the project will go smoothly."

To create a way to do something.
For example:
"How should we advertise this new product? Let's make a plan now."

To refuse to change from what you have decided, no matter what happens.

For example, you and your friend have decided to go to a movie Friday night. On Friday afternoon, your friend calls to say there is a sale at your favorite store.

She asks if you want to go shopping instead. You decide to stick to the plan, meaning that you will still go watch the movie.

This is another phrase where the noun, plan, can't be used in its plural form.

Even if you have many plans, you should still say " stick to the plan," not "stick to the plans."
For example:
"Changing the design now will take too much time. Let's just stick to the plan."

To inspect or look carefully again at the plan.
For example:
"If we want to include all these new ideas, we will need to review the plan."

The verb to task means to give a task (small job) to someone. However, this verb is almost always used in the passive form with the preposition "with," which looks like this: have/has been tasked with.

In that form, the whole phase means to be given a task.

For example, if I have been tasked with calling 20 clients today, that means someone else gave me the job of calling 20 clients.
For example:
"Your team has been tasked with finding out why there are so many customer complaints."

The verb to outsource means to send out the company's work to someone outside the company.

For example, if you own a small restaurant, you may cook the food yourself but outsource the desserts to be made by a local baker.
For example:
"Since the project team is busy, it might be a good idea to outsource some tasks to another company."

The phrase is used when you plan to finish something.
For example:
To succeed in reaching a goal.
For example:
"The project team can expect a free lunch if they achieve the target this month."

To finish the project.
For example:
"Okay, everyone, let's check all the paperwork and clean up the project room, then we'll be ready to wrap up the project."

To formally approve and accept the project as finished.
For example:
"All that remains now is to sign off the project and take the whole project team out to celebrate."

Online Meetings: 49 Phrases for Conference Calls and Zoom Calls

You will, at some point, be asked to take part in a meeting at your workplace. It is a good idea in business meetings to speak as clearly as possible and to be firm (strong).

Remember, though, that "firm" does not mean "rude" or "pushy." It can be easy to seem pushy if you do not add the all-important "please" and "thank you" to your phrases. These polite terms go a long way in business English.

Meetings are all about listening and letting people know that you understand what is being talked about.

Try the phrases below when you are in a business meeting or participating in a conference call.

Beginning a conference call

You will either hear these phrases or need to use them yourself while talking to people on a conference call.

These are useful phrases to check if everyone is present and has joined the conversation. When asked, just respond "yes" and give your name and position, or job at the company.

If you are using a video conference program, it may not be necessary to give your name since others can see your information through your video icon. However, it is still good manners to say hello to everyone when you join.

You can use these phrases to get started:

It is also common to hear a bit of small talk before the actual meeting begins. Some phrases you might use or hear spoken are:

Be aware that you will probably not receive actual answers to these questions. They are mostly rhetorical questions (questions that you do not have to actually answer). Most likely, you will get a few nods or a simple reply like "I'm doing fine, thanks." Despite this, it is polite to ask, and is a natural way to fill the silence before the actual meeting begins.

When it is time for the meeting to start, the person who is leading the meeting will signal that everybody should quiet down and listen up. Listen for these phrases:

Asking for clarification during a conference call

When talking on a conference call, there is a chance that your internet connection will be poor, or that the quality of the call will be bad. In these cases, you might miss out on something that someone said.

This happens to native speakers, as well! So, do not be afraid to speak up and ask for clarification. Here are some phrases that you can use to make sure you do not miss anything important:

Taking a break from the conversation

You might need to step away from a conference call. It is perfectly fine to excuse yourself, but make sure that you are polite and clear when you do it. Try these phrases if you need a break:

If you are on a Zoom call, you can leave a message in the chat to avoid interrupting the speaker.

When you return, let everybody know you are back by saying:

Being an active participant in meetings

As the meeting goes on, you'll want to be an active participant. That means speaking up if you have any questions, as well as giving your feedback when others speak.

If you accidentally speak over somebody or interrupt them when you speak, do not worry! It happens to everyone. You can use these phrases if this happens:

Sometimes, you will have to interrupt to ask a question. In this case, you can politely signal that you have a question

You can also participate in the conversation by agreeing and disagreeing with what others are saying.

Here are some useful phrases for agreeing:

You will not always agree with everyone else, and that is okay! Here are some phrases to disagree politely but firmly:

Planning for future meetings

When it is time to end the meeting, you may want to set up the next meeting. Whether you are talking with your co-workers, business partners or clients, here are some phrases to help you schedule future meetings:

After the person has agreed to the time, it is customary to confirm one last time just to make sure the other person has really heard.

If you are working with a global team where there could be confusion as to the time, add the "a.m." or "p.m." and the time zone if necessary, just to be sure you have been understood:

Check out this post for more phrases you'll need for your next business meeting:

Giving a Presentation: 22 Expressions for an Excellent Presentation

At some point, you may be called on to give a presentation. Even native English speakers should keep these simple! Business presentations are known for being dull-not many people enjoy sitting through many PowerPoint slides... do you?

Keep your presentation brief, speak clearly and try to waste as little time as possible.

If you are on a video call, remember that body language is still an important part of your presentation. As you talk, try to look up from your notes as often as possible to engage your audience.

Finally, try to have fun! People are generally forgiving if you make a few mistakes.

Starting your presentation

Begin by introducing yourself. Even though this is a business presentation, it is okay to be friendly and informal here, to get everyone to feel comfortable and interested in what you have to say. Here are some examples:

Note: remember to use the contraction "I'm" instead of "I am" to sound more friendly and less formal.

Introducing the topic of your presentation

After you have introduced yourself, it is time to introduce your topic of presentation.

Remember that business people are often busy people! This is a good time to practice your "elevator pitch." What is that? Well, pretend that you and the people you are speaking to are on an elevator going from the 10th floor to the 1st. You only have about a minute to express your point, and do it in such a way that everyone will understand.

It will take some practice, but try to say the topic of your presentation in a sentence or two. You can start your topic introduction with these phrases:

After you introduce the topic, you can give the listeners a "map" of your presentation, to help them know what to expect.

Ending your presentation

You have made it to the end of your presentation! Now comes the easy part: ending it. Once you have given your presentation and are ready to finish, use these phrases:

Negotiating Successfully: 4 Phrases to Get the Best Deal

When you are taking part in a negotiation, you might get what you want, but sometimes you may not. Here are some phrases that will work for each situation. Remember: Be polite but be firm.

Sometimes in a negotiation, you know you are not going to win. When you go into a negotiation, you should know what your "deal-breaker" is. A deal-breaker is absolutely not negotiable, or a condition that you will not accept no matter what. For example, the lowest price you are willing to accept for a product is $100 per piece. You will walk away if somebody demands a lower price.

Perhaps you are protecting your "bottom line." The bottom line is the financial situation beyond which you cannot operate.

Try these phrases to get the negotiation "back on track" if it seems you are "not on the same page." In other words, get the negotiation going in your favor if you are not in agreement:

For more phrases and vocabulary related to making sales and deals, take a look at this post:

Brainstorming: 30 Phrases for Suggesting Ideas and Solutions

One of the most powerful phrases you can use during a brainstorming session is one that includes a modal verb. These are special verbs that express ability ( could), possibility ( might, should) or request ( would).

They are small but powerful words to use for softening the effect of your tone in a discussion.

These phrases will help add a more diplomatic tone to your suggestions.

Making Suggestions

Beginning a sentence with the word "Let's..." will make you sound positive about working together toward a common goal, for example:

Phrasing your suggestion in the form of a question is a great way to set a softer tone:

Beginning a sentence with "I think" or "Maybe," even if you're very certain about something, is a good way to sound more diplomatic:

Rejecting Suggestions

Rejecting an idea or suggestion comes with a risk of offending someone or hurting their feelings. So we should approach this very carefully.

Starting a sentence on a positive note, even when we're about to reject someone's suggestion, will help to soften the impact (effect) of your message.

The use of the expressions "really" and "I don't think" softens the impact of the rejection:

Accepting suggestions

Accepting or agreeing with someone's suggestion is easy. However, instead of a direct "Yes" or "I agree," you may want to communicate different degrees (levels) of agreement. If you're very sure, you might say:

If you're not very sure, you might use these phrases:

Evaluating suggestions involves reviewing ideas and solutions, and selecting the best one to use. This usually involves discussing each idea or solution in detail and asking questions to generate feedback. Here are some good questions to ask during evaluation:

If an idea or suggestion sounds good but you need more time to think it through, you could use these phrases:

If you only agree partially (partly) with a suggestion, or accept only certain aspects (parts) of an idea, you could use these phrases to lead into saying which parts you agree and disagree with:

Now you're all set to shine at your next brainstorming session.

Tips for Speaking in Business Conference Calls

Before discussing phrases you can use during conference calls, let's talk a little bit more about what you should expect.

First, it is always a good idea to learn the software you will be using beforehand. Your conference call will go a lot smoother with just a little preparation before you start. Get on the software and learn where all the key features are. Try a test call to see how things go.

Talk with a friend at work and look at the agenda together (there should be one-if there is not, ask for one). The agenda is a document that will list the topics of the upcoming meeting. You will be able to ask your work friend about the words you do not understand and practice using them.

Use the mute button if you are not speaking while on an audio conference call. It is more polite and business-like, and can give you time to really listen and think about what people are saying.

If you are on a video conference call, look interested and nod your head when appropriate. It can be a bit strange at first, but try to be as engaged (involved) as possible and to be natural and friendly.

Some native speakers may use complicated idioms during conference calls. If you feel confident enough to "dive in," join in and give it a try too. However, remember that a plain-spoken approach with fewer idioms will get your point across more clearly during a business call.

How to Improve Business English Speaking Skills

How can you work on your speaking skills and learn new business English phrases at the same time?

There are tons of ways to improve your English speaking skills for business situations. The key is to always keep practicing-and to find the perfect resources for your business purposes!

Listen to podcasts. There are many podcasts made for business English learners. This series of podcasts from the British Council, for example, will help you to improve your English in your workplace. They are suitable (appropriate) for learners at an intermediate or advanced level.

Listen to English speakers. Pay attention to every native speaker you encounter. When answering a question they ask you, listen carefully to their choice of words and try to use those same words in your answer.

Watch authentic English videos. You don't need to have actual English-speaking individuals next to you to benefit from hearing native speech. Head online and watch videos made by English speakers for English speakers.

If you're a bit intimidated to listen to authentic English content, FluentU can make native videos easier to learn from. Search for business-related topics or words to see them being used in everything from instructional content on connecting with your customers to tips on nailing your elevator pitch.

Organize by skill level to find something suitable for you, then follow along with interactive subtitles that show you word meanings when you click on them. You can also add words to flashcard decks and take quizzes that change as you become more comfortable with what you're studying.

Read, read, read! The more you read, the more new words and phrases you will learn. Here are some suggestions:

and The Economist business sections are for more advanced business English learners. The articles are written for and by native speakers, so the language is very current and can sometimes be complex but well-written.

The Learning Network by the New York Times is specifically made for English learners. Some of the material is targeted toward teenage learners, but the lessons use real New York Times articles and are a perfect way to expand your vocabulary.

Learning English by the BBC is another great source of English-learning material for a wide range of levels. It has grammar lessons, podcasts, vocabulary lists and news articles which can help you slowly make your way to the main BBC Business news website.

Focus on common phrases with multiple applications. For example, short phrases such as "I'm sorry" can be used in a number of different business scenarios. For example: "I'm sorry I'm late to the meeting," "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that," "I'm sorry, but I disagree" and so on.

If you are already in business and your English is pretty good, learning new phrases and language to climb the corporate ladder (get a promotion) is always going to get you farther.

English is the universal language of business all over the world. The better your English gets, the more in demand you will be as an employee. Learn the business English phrases and expressions in this post to help you get started.

Keep listening and keep talking!

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Two women present their funding requests to the same management team. Let's listen in:

Diana: So, you know, this project is insanely good, we can sell it soon and customers will really like it. I only need like $50,000 to get to launch. Can I go forward?

Suzanne: With a $50,000 investment this product will launch in 6 months. We project 15% market share in the first year, generating topline sales of $500,000 at a 25% margin. Will you confirm the investment?

Notice the difference?

Business professionals have their own way of speaking: tone of voice, words, and the way they present information. To succeed in this environment, you must match this style. Lois Frankel devotes an entire chapter of her book ' Nice Girls Still Don't Get the Corner Office' to 20 ways women undermine themselves simply by the way they communicate. I'll focus on just 7 simple changes to your speaking style that will help you sound like a credible, reliable professional.

Speak Like a Professional
Use short, clear, declarative sentences
Short sentences focus your message and make it easier for your audience to follow. Avoid fillers (um, actually, like, to make a long story short...). They add nothing, distract your audience, and sound insecure.
Speak in the active tense
Own your actions. Professionals make things happen. Passive tense ('a decision was made') implies that things happen to you. Active tense ('I decided') shows responsibility and confidence.
Stay calm under pressure
If someone asks a tough question, think before answering. If you don't know the answer, commit to finding out and replying after the meeting.
Speak naturally
Let your voice rise and fall with your content. Use a steady, calm tone. Avoid 'uptalk' -the (more female) habit of raising your pitch or tone at the end of a sentence. It turns a statement into a question.
Say what you mean
Avoid jargon, slang, and euphemisms. If you recommend selling something, talk about selling it, not 'monetizing an asset.'
Focus on what matters to your audience
When asking for funding, state how much you need and what you will do with it. Make clear what they will get for their investment. If asking for a job, concisely state what the role is and why you are the best choice.
Be specific
'We'll have insanely great sales' is not a forecast! Tell them how much, when, and where: 'We will sell 2 million units in the US by the end of 2017' is a forecast they can understand. Give specific dates and deliverables.

Start Now

Professional speaking is different than social conversation. Everyone works at it. Record yourself practicing a presentation, or record your side of a telephone call with a colleague. You might be amazed; many of us no longer hear our verbal 'tics.' Listen for what you do well, and for how you can improve. Enlist a friend to help. For example, if you use a filler word, ask them to note down the number of times you say it in a meeting. Then work on reducing that by 10% each month. With time, you will eliminate it. Igor Avidon, CEO of Avidon Marketing Group, also recommends reviewing your written communication. "Most people write similarly to how they speak. Review your most recent email exchanges and see if you can spot issues like passive language or jargon overuse. This can help you pinpoint your most pressing improvement opportunities."

Communication is at the heart of success in the office. Keep working on your speaking style. People may not know exactly what's different, but they will know that you sound more believable.

As to our two project managers, who do you think received funding? Yes, Suzanne. The management team gave her the money; they told Diana to try again when she had facts.

If you want recognition and respect as a professional, start by sounding like one!

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Have you ever been talking, but felt like no one was listening to you?
Unfortunately, if you don't know how to speak business English, this can happen a lot!

Maybe you already speak very good English.

But using business English in conversation is a whole new ballgame (completely different).

If you want to be a successful business professional, you have to talk like one.

If you don't know the right phrases and expressions, you may be left out of the conversation. People may not take you seriously or worse, just ignore you.

But learning to use the right kind of language will get you noticed. It will help you to communicate better and make people pay attention to you.

So, what's the actual difference between regular English and business English?

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How Is Speaking Business English Different?

Listen to your neighbor as he tells you about his last vacation. Compare that to a speech by the President of the United States. There is a distinct difference and it's not hard to hear it.

Business English is just another way of talking that you have to get used to. When you're at work, you'll use different vocabulary than you would when speaking to family or friends. At the same time, you'll hear popular phrases in business English that are also spoken elsewhere.

Business English uses a lot of common expressions, like "the bottom line," which means getting to the final point. If you say you're speaking "off the top of your head," it means you're speaking spontaneously (or without any preparation).

Expressions like these are called idioms or slang. Real business people speak like this every day.

It's important to understand these expressions when they're used. It's even more important to speak using them at the right time in a conversation.

It doesn't matter if you have an accent. But if the phrases you use don't fit the situation, you'll sound awkward and out of place.

How to Start Speaking Business English

Learning to speak business English isn't complicated. It's not so different from learning to speak your native language as a child.

Do you remember some of the first things you said as a child? Most people don't. But if you've ever been around little kids in English-speaking countries, you know that the word "no" is really popular at about age two.

Why? Because, by age two, children have heard that word hundreds of times. Children are like little parrots. They hear something and repeat it.

We didn't learn to speak by studying or reading. We heard. We repeated.

Learning to speak business English is different from learning to read or write. After all, you didn't know how to read or write when you first learned to speak.

Reading something out loud often sounds unnatural and kind of boring. Natural speech is smoother and more interesting.

Business speech is the same way. Just because you can read business language well doesn't mean you can speak it. You have to learn business speaking on its own.

Speak and Be Heard: 5 Methods to Get You Talking in English Like a Business Pro

1. Listen, listen, listen

Just like you listened as a child before you started speaking, you have to listen to business English before you can speak it. Even if your main learning style is different, the first key to speaking is listening. Hearing the same phrases over and over again makes a lasting impression on your mind.

One way to hear these phrases is by listening to business and financial news. Even if you don't have time to really pay attention, leave a news show or video on in the background. Let Bloomberg news or CNNMoney play while you're doing house chores. You'll start to pick up phrases and words when you hear them being repeated.

A more fun way to listen might be watching movies that have business themes, like "Inside Job" with Matt Damon or "Barbarians at the Gate" with James Garner.

There are also some business-themed TV shows, like the HBO series "Silicon Valley." Watching these movies and shows is a great way to combine entertainment and learning.

You can also find lots of great and entertaining videos just for people learning business English at FluentU. FluentU takes real-world videos-like news, instructional videos and inspiring talks-and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. Its interactive subtitles make it easy for you to see the meanings of any phrases or expressions you don't know.

Remember, you'll never speak well without listening first. It's the first and most basic step.

2. Don't worry about grammar too much

We start speaking years before we learn grammar. Speaking is often not exactly grammatically correct.

The language of business English is spontaneous. It flows and sounds natural. Remembering grammar rules when you're speaking is like remembering which foot should go next when you're trying to walk. It takes too much brainpower. It makes you hesitate and breaks up the natural flow of words.

Speaking business English uses a special type of slang that you can see in common expressions. Instead of thinking about grammar or the English you already know, listen to the way other people speak and try to copy them.

For example, telling someone to "talk turkey" might seem strange if you think about it. But anyone in the business world would understand that you want to speak frankly or plainly about something.

You'll understand this much better once we cover this next point.

3. Build your vocabulary with phrases, not words

As a child, you had to learn to combine words to be understood. So forget sitting down and trying to learn the most common business words, learn business phrases. Words are almost always used with other words. Words by themselves are hard to remember, and they will hardly ever be used alone.

Combinations of words in business English are phrases that have meanings. They are much easier to remember when we understand when and why they are used. For example, telling someone to "play hardball" means getting tough or being harsh. It's an idiom that means something entirely different than using a hard ball to play with.

Again, trying to understand meanings from single words when you are speaking is just too difficult. Business phrases use common words, but spoken together they often mean something entirely different.

"Getting your foot in the door," for example, has nothing to do with your foot or a door. But it is an easy phrase to remember if you know that it means finding a way in.

4. Say it out loud

If you don't say it out loud, it's only in your mind. By practicing phrases out loud, they become more natural and we get used to hearing ourselves.

If we try to say something for the first time in front of others, it sounds strange to us. It will sound strange to others as well. Saying things out loud might be uncomfortable at first. But the more you do it, the more easily you'll be able to express yourself.

One easy exercise you can do is to simply stand in front of a mirror and start talking to yourself. This may seem weird, but do it a couple of times and you'll be amazed at how it changes the way you speak.

You can also record yourself speaking and play it back. Hearing yourself without talking at the same time can really make a difference. We don't normally listen to ourselves when we are speaking. Understanding what you really sound like can help you improve your speech.

5. Repeat, repeat, repeat

This is a lot like the first point about listening. As obvious and boring as it sounds, repetition stamps a lasting impression on the mind. It makes the connections between information solid.

Learning happens when stuff gets repeated. Just try learning music and not practicing. You might learn theory, but you will never play an instrument well. Even learning to ride a bicycle takes practice.

Luckily, repetition does not have to be boring.

One of the best ways to learn to speak through repetition is by using a personal coach. Personal coaching works because it's real human interaction. Everyone has had the frustration of listening to a recording when you really need to speak to someone. Speaking to someone real makes a huge difference because it's what we do naturally.

If you're an employee at a company and you need to improve your business English, your employer may even be willing to hire a personal coach for you. There are services that work with companies to provide coaching for their workers, like One Coach from Pearson English.

If you don't have access to a personal coach, you can still make repetition fun with mobile apps and games. Many apps and games for practicing business English or English idioms can be downloaded from iTunes or Google Play. "Speak English Like an American," for example, is a game designed specifically to help people practice American idiomatic speech.

Speaking like a business professional might be all you need to move into that position you really want.

With all the resources available today, you have everything you need to improve your business English speaking.

All you have to do is practice.

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Communication skills help to plan, manage, organize, promote, innovate various marketing, management, development, construction processes, and systems. Communication skills are important to market and promote the business. Communication skills help to build and inspire people to work towards organizational goals. And communication skills is the method that a business can use to provide great customer experience.

Communication skills are important to remove the communication gap between employers and employees. Communication skills help to reduce stress and improve productivity. And this is the way that inspires everyone to achieve the organizational goals effectively and happily. That's why communication skills are very important in business management and organizations.

Let's get started, and understand in detail by learning the following reasons and examples that why communication skills matter the most in business management and daily organizational works.

1. Communication skills help to do strategic business planning:

Communication skills help in generating new business ideas and plans. When business leaders communicate with each other in a meeting, then it's for a reason that is profitable for both.

Effective communication enables team members to share the new ideas, a method to reduce the cost, increase the profitability and problem-solving tips/methods/presentations in a group discussion or meetups.

But it happens, when the team leader has effective listening skills and positive body expression. When a boss and team leader is a good listener then it increases the confidence in team members to communicate solutions.

Else there are many leaders and bosses talk too much and listen less and behave rudely. This creates a communication gap between employee and boss. And the boss and company never get the benefits from the knowledge of their employees, especially in strategic planning.

That's why communication skills are important in business. It's not only important for the employees so that they can present the idea clearly and confidently but communication skills also help boss and leaders to listen and understand what others think about their business plans and ideas.

2. Communication skills help to manage people and sources:

Communication skills help managers and business owners to manage the team and resources effectively. the goal of management is to increase the productivity of each team member and at the same time reduce the wastage of resources. But to achieve this goal they have to be effective in verbal, written, presentation skills and positive body language.

For example, if any new employee is not feeling confident in the office and not getting the ideas on how to start then it's a duty of a manager to go and communicate with that person and make eye contact. He/She can discuss certain methods, stories, goals, tips and even a friendly handshake that can boost the morale of the person. The overall goal is to increase the confidence of the person at work. But it's not possible, without effective communication.
Let's take two managers in the following example:
If employees are coming late in the office then the communication skills of a manager can work like magic.

Manager A has asked rudely. Given clear deadlines to employees. Warned them that if they come late, he/she will reduce the salary.

Now it's communication. Will it work?
Let's take an example of how the 2nd manager handled the situation:
Manager B has invited all those people in a conference or office room to talk. He/she asked what is the reasons behind your late presence in the office in the morning. Is there any family problem? Is there any salary problem? Is there any mental or physical problem? Is there any traffic problem? Don't you like the work that you do? etc.

Point to remember: Manager B is trying to find the cause and the reasons behind it late? And he is doing it very softly and respectfully and with humor. It means he/she is looking for solutions and making a positive environment to find the cause.

Once employees answered the reasons for being late in the office. It becomes very easy for the manager to give the solution.
The manager can solve any of the problems in the following ways:
Mr. ABCD if you wake up 30 minutes early from your daily routine from now. It will help you to come out 30 minutes early from home to the office. In this case, if you have stuck in the traffic then it will not cause you and us any loss. It's because you're using 30 minutes backup.

And if Mr. ABCD has good listening skills, he will take this advice seriously. and he/she will love the way treated by the manager. It will not only boost their confidence in the manager but also he/she will come to the office on time even before the set time.

So the above example highlights how important communication skills work in dealing with people and their problems. You can say with confidence that effective communication skills are intelligence. But the intelligence comes after the understanding of the situation, problem, solutions, and methods. Which one is important to talk for the first time with people and which one important in 2nd time to talk. And when to dismiss the people not following the organizational goals and principles. And how? It's all depends on intelligence.

But there are 99.9% of people are intelligent on this earth but not all can use effective communication. It's not inbuilt in their nature. And they are not ready to install it from third party sources to improve the way they present, act, react and behave in a certain situation with people and themselves.

Effective communication skills are the choice of people and their knowledge about themselves. But that's why communication skills are important to get more knowledge about the self, team members, situation and sources. Without effective communication skills in a manager or leader, a bad situation can be the worst situation that not ever happened. That's why effective communication skills are important in business.

3. Effective Communication skills help to promote business:

You want to build the presence of your business online or want to promote it locally, you need marketing skills. And communication skills is one of the most important marketing skill in itself.

What and how you communicate about your profession and business, it matters the most when someone asking you or you're introducing it to potential clients. Your style of presentation, communication, vocabulary, body language, and listening make it possible to get the projector spread a positive impact on your business in front of people. People remember you, how you did it with them.

Everything that you do in marketing from social media posts to blog posts, search engine ads to display ads, radio ads to TV ads, everything is communicating about you and your product/services.

Your text, images, infographics, videos, likes, shares, selfies and updates communicating about you online and offline. Many people can take it positively and many will take it negatively. But directly and indirectly, it is marketing.

The more you think and analyze the goals of your business and potential customers, the better you can communicate with them through the blog post, social media, videos, and advertisements. And better and effective communication markets your personality, business and goals in the market more than dull and negative communication.

4. Communication skills enhance the innovative capabilities of organizations:

When a team member communicates with each other with respect then it combines the sense of friendship. And this friendship between different experts, departments, leaders will build a learning and knowledge sharing environment and increase the capacity of working hard.
For example,
In any company when developers and marketers work like friends and respect each other skills and point of view, it creates and innovative ideas for the development of business, society. If you see there are two founders with different knowledge behind the company and it's a success then it's because they communicate respectfully with each other, one listen to others. It creates the bond, trust, and confidence and due to this, today they are running a successful startup.

It showcases that's how powerful is the impact of positive, honest, truthful communication can be in the business and workplace environment.

That's why communication skills enhance productivity in teams, build a positive and enjoyable environment for work and produce new inventions and innovative capabilities of organizations.

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5. Communication skills help to engage/retain/attract new and old team member:

Effective communication in managerial position and leadership in a company inspires people to work with focused to achieve organizational goals. It helps to build long-term work partnerships with clients and team members. When managers and leaders behave respectively with the teams and clients and help and communicate softly and friendly in the various negative and complex situations then it converts small teams of people into bigger teams, small companies into a big company. that's why communication skills are important in business.

In conclusion, I can say that communication skills are the first skills that are important to start, operate, market and expand the business.
Following are the things that can help to improve communication skills:
1) Knowledge about the subject, skill, and situation more broadly.

2.) The habit of learning and listening to others.

3.) Low level of ego.

4.) Respect for others.

5.) Capacity to appreciate others' efforts.

etc. can be very important communication skills that are helpful in business, society, workplace, online and offline and in life.

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Communication skills help to plan, manage, organize, promote, innovate various marketing, management, development, construction processes, and systems. Communication skills are important to market and promote the business. Communication skills help to build and inspire people to work towards organizational goals. And communication skills is the method that a business can use to provide great customer experience.

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Business English – Why Is It Important Today?

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Business English – Why Is It Important Today?

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Business English - Why Is It Important Today?

Business English is the general term used for English related to international commerce, finance and industry. In the global environment, it has become common for non-native English speakers to study business English as a specific tool, with the aim of interacting with English-speaking countries, or with companies that use English as a shared language. In this atmosphere, business English is what one is required of in order to join, communicate and compete in the international market. This is why the importance of good business English can no longer be underestimated in the age of the new global business market.

The English language is currently estimated as the third largest mother tongue in the world. However, it is unquestionably the first and most popular second-language. In fact, most of the information that circulates in our world - mail, radio, cable, internet, etc. - is in English. This language has become the working language or bridge language of our time. There is even a specific rubric for Language Skills in any standard résumé template, with the level of English generally being what is examined. This dominance plays a part in the wide range of effects of what is called globalization.

As a purpose-specific tool, the central goals of business English is to carry the message across and to reach agreement. This is why it demands a business-oriented English vocabulary and a bunch of skills. These skills can include English letter writing, delivering presentations, negotiating or plain small-talk. With this in mind, such skills are already considered to be a prerequisite of modern-day international cooperation, and an important key for global business.

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Business English is the general term used for English related to international commerce, finance and industry. In the global environment, it has become common for non-native English speakers to study business English as a specific tool, with the aim of interacting with English-speaking countries, or with companies that use English as a shared language.

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Essential business skills | Small Business

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You will require a number of skills to start and run a business. It is important to identify the skills you need to develop or improve so that you can succeed in your day-to-day business operations. These business skills are essential Financial management Being able to effectively manage your finances is critical.

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English for Business Purposes by Chandra Skhar Rao

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English for Business Purposes by Chandra Skhar Rao

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