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Topic: General Business English Terms 5

This exercise has a broad range of general terms, ones that are often heard in an office setting. Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.

1. I don't think I can take on any more projects right now. I have too much __________________________ already.
  on my platter
  on my plate
  on my mind

2. The USA is one of the easiest places in the world to __________________________.
  make a business
  commence a business
  start a business

3. I'm swamped. = I'm __________________________.
  drowning
  really busy
  confused

4. What's on the __________________________ today? = What's the plan for today?/ What do we have to do today?
  agenda
  board
  notebook

5. I'm a little confused about the timeline. Could you __________________________ ( = explain it to me) again?
  walk me through it
  walk me through
  converse with me

6. What's a "timeline"?
  A thin watch
  A deadline
  A schedule

7. I have a couple of things I'd like to talk about. I'm going to go through them __________________________. ( = one by one)
  in order
  by order
  orderly

8. Tony is always ______________________ the meeting by being late.
  holding up
  keeping up
  bringing up

9. I have a terrible boss! He never gives me any positive __________________________ on the work I do. (= he never compliments my work)
  feed
  feedback
  opinions

10. A business's "core competency" is something that it can do well, something that sets it apart from its competitors, and is difficult for these competitors to ___________________. ( = copy)
  initiate
  inform
  imitate

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TOP TIP! - Best ways to learn new business vocabulary

Here is another practical tip to help you learn basic Business English vocabulary effectively, especially if you are a beginner:

Role-play common business scenarios
Role-playing forces you to actively retrieve and use vocabulary, which is essential for fluency.
Common scenarios to practice:
• introducing yourself in a meeting
• making a request
• giving a project update
• handling a problem
Example (Project update):
“The project is on schedule. We completed phase one and are waiting for client approval.”
How to practice alone:
• Speak in front of a mirror.
• Record yourself on your phone.
• Repeat until it feels natural.

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

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