Business example lessons
Find business English lessons covering professional communication, workplace scenarios, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and corporate vocabulary. Perfect for teachers helping adult learners develop confidence in professional settings, from email writing to boardroom discussions. Lessons include authentic business content and real-world applications.
Office phone calls: speaking clearly and politely
Learn essential phrases to answer and make polite phone calls at work, like 'Can I take a message?' and 'Hold on, please'.
Venture capital: pitching with advanced conditionals
Master advanced conditionals and venture capital vocabulary to confidently pitch ideas and provide nuanced feedback in high-stakes business negotiations.
Office administration: discussing expense reports
Learn to confidently discuss expense reports and follow up on claims using essential vocabulary and modals of obligation, ensuring smooth financial communication.
Performance reviews: giving and receiving feedback politely
Master the art of giving and receiving feedback politely in performance reviews, enhancing your professional communication with diplomatic language and practical phrases.
Data privacy: discussing compliance and obligations
Master the advanced vocabulary and sophisticated grammar needed to confidently discuss data privacy compliance and obligations in professional settings.
Public relations: writing effective press releases
Learn to write compelling press releases, master the passive voice for professional communication, and give expert feedback on PR drafts to shape public perception effectively.
Workplace communication: using inclusive language
Learn to use inclusive language and ensure everyone feels valued in the workplace, mastering phrases for respectful communication and understanding company policies.
Requesting time off: making polite requests in the workplace
Learn to confidently request time off at work using polite language and key phrases like 'I was hoping to speak with you about taking some time off' and 'to cover for someone'.
Project updates: reporting progress and problems
Learn to confidently report project progress and tackle problems using key phrases and correct tenses, ensuring your updates are always clear and professional.
IT problems: explaining technical issues clearly
Learn to clearly explain common IT issues like a computer that <strong>keeps crashing</strong> or a slow internet connection that's <strong>lagging</strong>, using precise vocabulary and grammar.
Workplace conduct: Discussing harassment and using modals of obligation
Learn to confidently discuss workplace conduct, using essential language and modals to address sensitive situations and support colleagues.
Corporate takeovers: mastering advanced negotiation language
Master the sophisticated language of corporate takeovers, from <strong>due diligence</strong> to <strong>golden parachutes</strong>, for unparalleled C2 communication.