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.
Business writing: crafting concise and effective summaries
Master the art of summarising complex information concisely, using formal language and practical phrases to deliver clear, impactful business updates.
Corporate finance: negotiating mergers and acquisitions
Master the nuanced language of corporate finance to confidently negotiate high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, employing sophisticated hedging and compromise strategies.
Competitive analysis: using advanced comparatives
Mastering competitive analysis, this C1 lesson hones your ability to articulate subtle market differences using advanced comparatives and key business vocabulary.
Business processes: using the zero conditional for cause and effect
Master the language of business processes by learning to explain cause and effect with the zero conditional, and confidently ask for clarification in any professional setting.
Company rules: describing policies and procedures
Learn to confidently discuss company rules and policies, from asking about health and safety to understanding standard procedure in a professional environment.
Project updates: using the present continuous for ongoing work
Master giving clear project updates using the present continuous and essential phrases like 'so far, so good' to keep your team informed and on track.
Company introductions: using 'a', 'an', and 'the'
Learn to introduce your company and job in English, using 'a', 'an', and 'the' correctly with practical phrases like 'I work for...'
Business negotiations: mastering conditional sentences
Master the art of business negotiations by learning to use mixed conditionals and key phrases to secure a win-win situation.
Data storytelling: structuring a compelling narrative
Master the art of transforming raw data into compelling narratives, learning advanced vocabulary and techniques to present your insights with clarity and impact.
Brainstorming sessions: making polite suggestions
Master the art of polite suggestions in brainstorming meetings, learning key phrases and vocabulary to confidently share your ideas and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Contract negotiations: using conditionals for hypothetical situations
Master the language of contract negotiations by using second and third conditionals to explore hypothetical situations and make persuasive proposals.
Welcoming new colleagues: using modals for offers and requests
Master polite offers and requests with modal verbs to confidently welcome new colleagues and help them settle into their new role, based on a real-world article.