100 Essential Business Verbs

On Friday 27 November, we had 100 essential business nouns. 

Today we have 100 essential business verbs. 

As before, check the list for words you do not know or are not sure about (be honest with yourself). 

Pick 5 or 10 of these words, then use an online dictionary to find or clarify the meaning of the word.

Now write 5 or 10 sentences using each of the words.  Try to write sentences that demonstrate the definition of the word, by their context.

*If you have any problems finding or understanding the definition of a particular word, you can always ask me on my English Language Answers Blog.  Just email me at answers@ondemandenglishsupport.com.

Grammar: Mixed Verb Tenses 1

Let's begin the week with some grammar practice: Mixed Verb Tenses 1

Complete the sentences with the correct choice.

You have to decide upon the correct tense: past, present & future.

Then click 'check answers' to find out how well you did.

100 Essential Business Nouns

Something a little different for today:  100 essential business nouns.

Check the list of words for ones you do not know, or are not sure about. 

Pick 5 or 10 of these words, then use an online dictionary to find or clarify the meaning of the word.

Now write 5 or 10 sentences using each of the words.  Try to write sentences that demonstrate the definition of the word, by their context.

*If you have any problems finding or understanding the definition of a particular word, you can always ask me on my English Language Answers Blog.  Just email me at answers@ondemandenglishsupport.com.

Business English: Describing Graphs

For today: describing graphs.

This type of vocabulary is not particularly difficult, but it is a little specific.  It's not hard to use once you know it, but you do need to know it first.

Use the words at the top of the page to fill in the gaps.  Then press 'answer' to find out if you've got each individual question correct.

Business Vocabulary Quiz: Talking about Sickness

I've been ill for the past two weeks!  Let's practice talking about illness.

Choose the correct word to complete the expressions.  Each one is related to being unwell.

I am, for example, as sick as a dog, as white as a sheet, feeling like death warmed up, on death's door and, very much, under the weather.

Basic Business English - Things around the Office: Part 2

Some basic Business English for today: things around the office.

You have to match the pictures with the words on the right, then check your score!

You can find Part 1 of this exercise here.

Business English Expressions - Part 3

For today: another set of Business English Expressions.

Once again a multi-choice quiz for you all to try.

This type of vocabulary is very much a matter of choice.  If you find expressions you like, you might want to use them to 'colour' your English and make it more personal to you.

However you do not need to use every single expression, if you don't want to.

Grammar: Choose the Right Article

Some grammar for today: Choose the Right Article.

Choose the correct choice from three to complete the sentences.  Then click 'check answers' at the bottom of the page to find out how well you've done!

This exercise is more suited for intermediate and advanced speakers.  In my opinion the article is not as important for beginners, because it does not usually effect communication. 

There are more important factors for beginners to concentrate on.

Human Resources: Phrases & Expressions

For today: expressions and phrases related to Human Resources.

Choose the correct word (from a selection of 4) to complete the sentences, then check your answers at the bottom by clicking 'evaluate'.

This vocabulary is not just limited to people working in Human Resources.  I think a lot of it will be useful for everyone.

Banking English: Jobs in Finance

Let us start the week with a quiz: Jobs in Finance.

Each question gives you three possible answers.  You have to choose the right one.

Click at the bottom of the page to check your answers.  Good luck!

Tenses - Past, Present & Future

Practice your tenses with these business sentences.

Complete each sentence with the verb in the brackets in the most appropriate tense.

This is a difficult exercise, that uses a lot of different tenses and conditionals.

There are no answers with the exercise, so I've done them myself!  Scroll down to see them:
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1. have you had

 2. was / were

 3. are being finalized

 4. would have done

 5. attended

 6. have you been dealing

 7. will finish

 8. were you working

 9. would you have done

10. know / would go

11. did you stay / visited

12. are going to have

13. had to / is being serviced

14. have you been working

15. was repaired

16. have been

17. was written

18. had already taken part

19. has made

20. will be complete

Telephone English - Language & Phrases

Some more telephone phrases for today.

Once again, the exercise gives you a range of phrases to use.  It is important that you choose the phrases you like, the phrases you feel comfortable with.

One idea to help you learn the phrases: print out the list and have it on your desk.  After the first month, you probably will not need the list anymore.


*If you want to see the previous telephone exercise, you can find it here.  You can also use the "search by labels" option at the bottom of the sidebar. 

Business English Expressions - Part 2

For today: another set of Business English Expressions.

Once again a multi-choice quiz for you all to try.

This type of vocabulary is very much a matter of choice.  If you find expressions you like, you might want to use them to 'colour' your English and make it more personal to you.

However you do not need to use every single expression, if you don't want to.

Presentation Skills - Sign Posting

Our second look at Presentation Skills for today: sign posting.

What is sign posting?  Sign posting are key words or expressions that you use to indicate the different parts of your presentation and what you are doing at that part.  For example:

• When you want to change to the next point:  'Moving on to the next point'

• When you want to give more details about a particular point: 'I'd like to expand more on this...'

Once again this exercise gives you different choices of expression.  As I have said before, you don't need to use all of them.  You only need to use the ones you like or feel best suit your style of English.

This excellent resource, provided by www.better-english.com, comes with a series of support exercises at the bottom of the page.  If you have the time, it's a good idea to try one or two of them.  It will help you to remember how to use the expressions. 

However the best way to learn is to put new vocabulary straight into practice:  try adding some of the phrases your a presentation you're working on or even just an email.  A lot of these phrases will also work in the different business contexts.

If you missed the first presentation skill post, you can find it here.  Or you can simply use the 'search by labels' option on the side menu (to the right of this text and near the bottom). 

Basic Business English - Things around the Office

Some basic Business English for today: things around the office.

You have to match the pictures with the words on the right, then check your score!

English Phrases in Correspondence

Rearrange the words to form English Phrases used in Correspondence.

This type of exercise is good for developing your 'ear' for the language, your 'taste' for the language.

Business English Vocabulary: Economics & Finance Quiz

Another quiz for today: Economics & Finance Words.

This one is quite difficult, because it doesn't give you a choice of words.  The important thing is to try and remember, even if you're getting some of the answers wrong, you're still learning!

How to Write a CV in English

A change of pace for today: no quiz, but a some quick tips about CV writing in English.

In my experience, the English / American method of CV writing is quite different from, certainly, the European method.  It is important to consider not only changing the language of your CV, but also the style.

As with any piece of advice I would take these CV writing tips as a suggestion, rather than the absolute truth.  I think it's important to take new information and add it to your existing knowledge, rather than replacing it totally.

Business English Expressions

For today: Business English Expressions.

Business English Expressions are in no way essential for English learners.  Like all idiomatic expressions, they're a matter of choice.  It's absolutely acceptable to work in an English speaking environment using good, solid technical English.

However, Business English Expressions do help colour your language.  They will bring some character to your English, and allow you to personalise your English a little.

As with all 'option vocabulary', it is not necessary to learn every single expression: use the expressions you like. 

Telephone English

Hello Hello,

Let's start the week with a little bit of telephone English.  All of these phrases are used in a business context.

Telephone English is actually not too bad you just need to know a few key phrases. It's all a bit generic and a bit boring.

Toodles!

Presentation Skills - Starting

Good Morning!

Today's Business English link is related to Presentation Skills:  Starting a Presentation.

Here you have a collection of different phrases you might like to use in order to get people's attention, welcome them, introduce yourself, state the purpose of your presentation and state how you want to deal with questions.

When faced with a lot of choices, the important thing to remember is to choose the phrases you like!  Don't feel obliged to learn all of them, if you don't want to.  Select the phrases that you feel suit your business area and your personal business style the best.

It is useful to be able to comprehend all the phrases (when you hear them in another person's presentation), but you only need to use the ones that feel right for you.

Toodles! 

Basic Business English Terms - Part 1

Hello,

I'm trying something new:  instead of linking sites on my 'OnDemandEnglishSupport.com Facebook Page', I'm going to start linking them here.

This will make the links more assessable to all.  The links will still appear on the Facebook page, but as a page on this blog rather than a stand alone link.


To start off: Basic Business English Terms - Part 1

Here we have an online quiz for you all try.  Good luck!

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