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Topic: Basic Business English vocabulary for beginners 1

This exercise has a broad range of general terms for beginners. It's a good way for ESL students to learn basic words and expressions used in the world of business.

Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.

1. He is the head of the accounting department. = He's __________________________ of the accounting department.
  in charge
  charge
  in control

2. I'd like to __________________________ you to Lisa, our database specialist.
  introduce
  meet
  assist

3. I'm __________________________ manager at Disney. (There are many managers there.)
  the
  an
  a

4. I'm __________________________ CEO of Herbalife International. (There is only one CEO.)
  a
  the
  an

5. James always does __________________________ well.
  job
  working
  his job

6. You should always call the customer by his/her __________________________, not his/her first name.
  last name/surname
  second name
  familiar name

7. I remember faces very well. = I'm __________________________.
  good with faces
  good at faces
  good in faces

8. Do you have any __________________________ on you?
  cards of business
  work cards
  business cards

9. Another word for colleague is __________________________.
  compatriot
  co-worker
  acquaintance

10. Our business is __________________________. We have to hire two more people.
  slowing down
  growing
  growing up

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TOP TIP! - Best ways to learn new business vocabulary

Here are a couple of practical tips to help you learn basic Business English vocabulary effectively, especially if you are a beginner:

★ Focus on high-frequency business vocabulary first
Start with words that are used every day in offices and workplaces, not rare or advanced terms. Common categories include:
• Work roles: manager, assistant, client, team
• Office activities: meeting, call, report, deadline
• Business actions: plan, discuss, approve, review
Learning high-frequency words gives you faster results and helps you understand real business conversations sooner.

★ Learn vocabulary by topic, not randomly
Organize your learning into clear business topics, such as:
• Emails and phone calls
• Meetings and presentations
• Sales and customer service
• Projects and teamwork
When words are connected by topic, your brain remembers them more easily. Study one topic at a time and review it before moving to the next.

MATERIALS TO HELP YOU LEARN (AND TEACH!):
BUSINESS ENGLISH GLOSSARY
BUSINESS ENGLISH WORKSHEET COLLECTION

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