Business Vocabulary for Your Professional Context
This article is brought to you by Nigel J.Casey Your business vocabulary list starts here: I have found that when students are faced with the prospect of learning English as a second language they are often overwhelmed, especially when it is for a professional context. Where to start? What if I were to show you how to easily do the following in English, of course you will need to develop specific business vocabulary in addition to mastering correct verb tense use..but it's really quite simple: Wait! Stop! The list is far too long! Pick 5 business vocabulary topics just to get started. Which 5 How to.. tips would be most useful to you and your situation? You see? Its all about How to.. (How to do/say/understand/read or write with business vocabulary in what order of priority).
Think of the business vocabulary list you need to build.
How to meet people
How to make introductions and exchange important information
How to describe people, places, and things
How to relay news, current events, and discuss life experiences
How to make schedules, plan events, and make travel arrangements
How to interview effectively
How to talk about your job (or maybe its the last thing you want to talk about) How to talk about work and other routines
How to give advice and provide recommendations
How to order items, read directions, use computer hardware & software
How to discuss travel and culture
How to talk about personal experiences, health, and lifestyles
How to make social plans
How to respond to news
How to propose an idea
How to express certainty and uncertainty
How to ask follow-up questions
How to ask for and give opinions
How to show scepticism and sarcasm (if thats your style , Id rather skip this one)
As I said, if you are determined enough you can learn English in a matter of months. I have spent the last few years improving the concept of learning English backwards in comparison to what the traditional teaching methods advocate. Do you see? Understand the grammar, its important, but focus on the function!What do you need to do in English? What type of conversations do you need to prepare for? How to end a conversation (Either diplomatically or otherwise ) How to identify problems and suggest solutions
How to suggest a course of action
How to talk about intentions
How to give and accept compliments
How to talk about your department
How to get information on the phone
How to find your way
Do you need to sell a product in English? Start building your business vocabulary a.s.a.p (as soon as possible). How to describe products
How to present your company
How to explain company development
How to solve a problem
How to make and receive phone calls
How to get things done
How to explain procedures
How to speak in meetings
How to check a schedule
How to thank and say goodbye
How to introduce others
How to ask to be introduced to someone
How to talk about your job and company
How to make small talk
How to continue a social conversation
How to make polite requests
How to respond to polite requests
Do you need to be diplomatic in English? The following should be included in your business vocabulary: How to apologize
How to accept an apology
How to thank someone
How to respond to thanks
How to extend an invitation
How to accept an invitation
How to decline an invitation
Do you need to use the phone in English?
How to cancel an appointment
How to manage telephone messages
How to identify yourself on the phone
How to explain the purpose of your phone call
How to ask to speak to someone
How to leave a message with a person
How to leave a voice mail message
How to manage appointments
How to ask for a meeting
How to set a date and time to meet
Are you going somewhere in English?
How to organize travel arrangements
How to ask about dates and times for travel
How to ask about prices
How to make hotel reservations
How to give and get directions
How to get and discuss transportation options
How to give and understand directions
Are you managing something In English?
How to manage current projects
How to interrupt politely
How to lead a meeting
How to describe project timing
How to report on current projects
How to acknowledge what someone has said
Are you marketing something in English?
How to discuss sales results
How to describe sales results
How to report and explain sales results
How to discuss market trends
How to talk about upward trends
How to talk about downward trends
How to talk about flat trends
How to discuss ideas about globalization
Are you advertising something in English? How to use vocabulary to describe ways of entering new markets
How to use key words and phrases for managing telephone calls
How to recognise and use comparisons
How to review and compare product brands
How to discuss brand management and product promotions
How to use key word and phrases for participating in meetings
How to discuss authentic advertisements and media methods
How to use vocabulary and expressions to talk about the field of advertising
Are you presenting something in English?
How to use key words and phrases for starting presentations
How to discuss qualities and requirements for successful job candidates
How to use vocabulary to describe personal character in relation to the interview process
How to use key words and phrases for managing meetings
How to talk about imported and exported good
How to discuss the topic of international trade
How to use key words and phrases for negotiating
How to discuss real inventions and innovations
How to use positive and negative words to describe inventions
How to use key words and phrases for giving presentations
How to discuss the role of status in an organisation
How to describe a company's business structure
How to use key words and phrases for introductions, socialising, and leave-taking
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