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Topic: Basic Business English vocabulary for beginners 5

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 correct response for each of the sentences.

1. George doesn't have a job. He's __________________________.
  unaware
  unknown
  unemployed

2. It's a lot of work, but I can __________________________ it.
  hand
  handle
  answer

3. Every meeting has an __________________________. This is a list of things that you have to discuss (go over) during the meeting.
  agency
  agenda
  agent

4. There is no __________________________ on this. = Not everyone agrees about this.
  consensus
  census
  complaint

5. If something is mandatory, __________________________.
  it does not have to be done
  it is has to be done by a manager
  it has to be done

6. I think I should __________________________ ( = take part) in these discussions.
  participate
  part
  control

7. I'm sorry, but could you please __________________________ ( = explain) what you mean by that?
  clarify
  clear
  clear out

8. Most meetings are held in the __________________________.
  lunch room
  stairwell
  boardroom

9. You and I make a __________________________! = You and I work really well together!
  great duo
  great team
  great friends

10. I'd like to hear your __________________________ about this. = I'd like to know what you think about this.
  opinion/ thoughts
  speech
  brainstorming

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TOP TIP! - Best ways to learn new business vocabulary

Here are two more tips to help you learn basic Business English vocabulary effectively, especially if you are a beginner:

Practice easy role-play
Role-play helps you use words in real situations.
Beginner role-plays:
• greeting a colleague
• introducing yourself
• talking about your job
Example:
“Hello, my name is Anna.
I work in sales.
Nice to meet you.”
Practice tip:
Say it in front of a mirror or record your voice.

Set a small weekly goal
Beginners should learn a small number of words.
Good goal:
• 5-10 new words per week
End-of-week practice:
• Say 5 sentences using the words
• Write a short message (3-4 sentences)
Example:
“I work in a company.
I have a manager.
I send emails.”

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

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