Nominalisation

Nominalisation turns verbs and adjectives into nouns — ‘decide’ becomes ‘decision’, ‘fail’ becomes ‘failure’ — which is what gives academic and formal English its dense, objective feel. These lessons show how to use it for register without letting sentences become impenetrable.

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Global supply chains: analyzing complex economic arguments
C2BusinessVocabularyNominalisation

Global supply chains: analyzing complex economic arguments

Master the advanced language to dissect complex economic arguments surrounding global supply chains and geopolitical shifts, enhancing your C2 analytical and communicative prowess.

Intellectual property: mastering legal and business negotiation
C2BusinessVocabularyNominalisation

Intellectual property: mastering legal and business negotiation

Master the sophisticated language of intellectual property negotiation, from safeguarding assets to resolving patent disputes, with C2-level precision and authority.

Due diligence: presenting formal business findings
C1BusinessGrammarPractical English

Due diligence: presenting formal business findings

Master the advanced language of due diligence, learning to present formal business findings with precision, authority, and the nuanced clarity expected in professional settings.

Sustainability reporting: mastering formal corporate language
C1BusinessWorkNominalisation

Sustainability reporting: mastering formal corporate language

Master the formal corporate language of sustainability reporting, learning to articulate complex ESG efforts with precision and critically evaluate corporate claims.

Supply chain management: expressing cause and effect
C1BusinessGrammarNominalisation

Supply chain management: expressing cause and effect

Master the advanced language needed to analyse and articulate complex cause-and-effect relationships in supply chain management, from identifying bottlenecks to proposing contingency plans.

Cybersecurity: assessing threats and expressing obligation
C1BusinessTechnologyGrammar

Cybersecurity: assessing threats and expressing obligation

Master C1 English for cybersecurity, assessing digital threats and articulating essential obligations with advanced vocabulary and formal grammar.

Data privacy: discussing compliance and obligations
C1BusinessTechnologyGrammar

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.

Formal reports: using nominalization for professional communication
B2BusinessGrammarPractical English

Formal reports: using nominalization for professional communication

Master <strong>nominalization</strong> and essential professional vocabulary to write formal reports that are objective, authoritative, and concise, enhancing your workplace communication skills.

Corporate mergers: communicating with finesse and authority
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Corporate mergers: communicating with finesse and authority

Corporate mergers — a C2 English lesson. Practise nominalization for formal writing and expand vocabulary around M&A communication strategies.