Business English

Personal introductions are essential, whether for an interview or to present your company. This first lesson give practical advice on the craft of personal introductions, as well as the correct English forms to deploy.  5 questions on the lesson are pitched  at the end of the lesson, with answers given. The notes accompanying the lesson include a full transcript of the lesson, a pdf explaining new vocabulary items, business idioms and grammar notes on the difference between the past simple and the present perfect, and an extra set of Q&A's based on those notes. 

'Teamworking' is a lecture which will have relevance whatever industry or sector the student works in or hopes to work in. In particular the llesson highlights the language and the structures which underpin the core working group on any project. 5 questions on the lesson are pitched  at the end of the lesson, with answers given. The notes accompanying the lesson include a full transcript of the lesson, a pdf containing extra vocabulary  and grammar notes on the use of the verbs 'should' would' could' and 'ought to', plus an extra set of Q&A's based on those notes. 

The starting point for any project is the brief. This vital process, whether giving a brief or taking one, should contain all the information needed to execute a project step by step. This lecture explains in clear detail everything that should be included, with the terms in English provided. 5 questions on the lesson are pitched  at the end of the lesson, with answers given. The notes accompanying the lesson include a full transcript of the lesson, a pdf containing explanations of the new vocabulary along with grammar notes explaining the use of the verbs 'will' and 'going to'  to describe the future, and also an extra set of Q&A's based on the lesson, and on these notes. 

This lecture explains how the details from the brief are translated into actual process, and includes the English terms whch are used in this context. 5 questions on the lesson are pitched  at the end of the lesson, with answers given. The notes accompanying the lesson include a full transcript of the lesson, a pdf containing explanations of the new vocabulary  along with grammar notes including a review of the present perfect form, and an extra set of Q&A's based on the note for this lecture. 

Setting objectives is the process by which businesses identify and then pursue the aims of their activity. This lesson explains both the language and the science behind setting objectives and measuring results. 5 questions close out the lesson, with answers given. As usual, notes accompanying the lesson include a full transcript of the lesson, a pdf containing extra vocabulary  and grammar notes, and an extra set of Q&A's based on those notes. 

The 'company structures lectures' provides valuable vocab and jargon relating to the different types of company structures that exist, who are the key people at the top of the company, and what are the English names of the main departments that make up most companies. In our grammar section, there is a focus on the inappropriate use of 'double negatives' and as always, an extra worksheet, with Q&As on the lesson content.

The 'basics of finance' lecture will give students some of the terminology that will will help them to understand the key areas and activities which are undertaken by the finance and accounting teams in a company. This is an essential 'must know' topic for anyone who really wishes to have a full knowledge of corporate activity. A full transcript is available, plus notes on the key vocab, and the grammar hot spot of when to use 'much' and when to use many'. As ever, there is an extra Q&A assignment as part of the pdf notes.

This lesson focuses primarily on 20 widely used business idioms which every student should include in their arsenal. The origins and meanings of these idioms is explained, and the extra course notes includes an in depth examination of the verb 'to have' in all its variations in the past, present and future.

In this lecture, we explore the edges of the vast topic of 'marketing'. Some of the most important concepts and best practices are explained in both the lecture and the course notes. In addition there are links to supplementary content contained in the extra content pdf.

In a world where global business is the norm, this lecture gives students an overview of how global corporations operate, their departments and structures, with all of the new vocabulary explained in the extra notes pdf. Whilst this lecture is primarily related to international business, many of the internal departments and processes discussed, are also relevant to smaller national and regional businesses. All the terms and new vocabulary are fully explained in the extra notes pdf, and there are links to external resources which students can follow beyond this course, to inform them of the business world, as well as practicing the skills and language learned on this course.