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Business English for meetings
Business English for meetings is part 1 of English for Business Communication by Preply. In this episode, we will cover everything you need to know ahead of your next meeting.
Level
B1, B2 Intermediate
Lessons
4 episodes
Time
25 minutes
Additional
4 blog posts
Practice
4 exercises
Job interview preparation
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in English is part 2 of Applying for a Job in English by Preply. In this episode, we cover everything you need to do ahead of your interview.
Level
B1, B2 Intermediate
Lessons
4 episodes
Time
23 minutes
Additional
4 blog posts
Practice
4 exercises
Business English phone calls
Business English Phone Calls (+ Video) is part 3 of English for Business Communication by Preply. In this episode, we will cover everything you need to know about Business English phone calls and video too
Level
B1, B2 Intermediate
Lessons
4 episodes
Time
23 minutes
Additional
4 blog posts
Practice
4 exercises
How to give a presentation
How to Give a Presentation in English is part 4 of English for Business Communication by Preply. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know ahead of giving a business presentation in English.
Level
B1, B2 Intermediate
Lessons
4 lessons
Time
23 minutes
Additional
4 blog posts
Practice
4 exercises
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English grammar for beginners
This beginner English grammar course covers basic topics for A1 and A2 levels, like how to use future simple, past simple, present perfect, zero conditional, and more. It’s perfect if you want to learn the fundamentals of English grammar.
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A1, A2 Beginner
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4 episodes
Time
24 minutes
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4 blog posts
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4 exercises
English grammar for intermediates
This intermediate-level English grammar course has lessons for B1 and B2 students, covering contract words, modal verbs, conditionals, narrative tenses, and many more topics. So if you want to advance your grammar skills, look no further.
Level
B1, B2 Intermediate
Lessons
2 episodes
Time
8 minutes
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4 blog posts
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3 exercises
Implementing a corporate language learning program is critical to long-term success for global organizations. Read Preply’s tips on how to do this here.
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Learn the language proficiency levels and the best English language proficiency tests available to measure your team's fluency in business English.
Business English is a form of English used in business contexts and settings, like in the office, at a work meeting, on a business call, or at a work conference or event. It also serves many business purposes, such as writing an analytical report, giving a sales presentation, crafting business emails and messages, or conversing with clients and colleagues. This type of English is most often utilized when doing business with English-speaking countries or working with global organizations where English is the lingua franca.
Business English is used to communicate in the corporate world as a whole and in the specialized industries within that sphere (e.g., information technology (IT), manufacturing, retail, trade, finance, and marketing). This means it’s made up of general business vocabulary and specific technical language for each field of work.
Other key characteristics of business English include following standard English grammar rules, communicating in a more formal and professional tone, focusing on clarity and conciseness, and avoiding the use of slang, profanity, and other overly vernacular terms.
If you work in an English-speaking country or corporation, you can undoubtedly leverage business English to thrive professionally. Even if you work in a region or organization where English isn’t the primary form of communication, it’s still the global language of business and is spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide. This means learning business English can offer you numerous benefits no matter where you work. Some advantages include being able to:
The overarching purpose of business English classes is to teach learners how to communicate effectively in the corporate world. Therefore, these courses cover some combination of the following topics, depending on the focus:
If you’re looking for the best way to learn business English, check out the following tips and tricks that can help you take your proficiency to the next level:
Thousands of online resources enable you to learn business English for free: podcasts, instructional videos, practice exercises, and audio lessons. Fortunately, if you plan to learn business English online, you can also access free online courses provided by learning institutes worldwide. Below you’ll find some of the top free business English lessons and courses offered on the web:
Both academic English and business English fall under a subset of English called English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Therefore, the main difference between the two lies in their purpose and places of use. Explore their specific differences and similarities in the table below:
Business English | Academic English | |
Who is it for? | Those wanting to work with English-speaking companies or organizations | Those wanting to study or work at English-speaking universities or academic institutes |
Where is it used? | Corporate contexts (e.g., interviews, meetings, conferences) | Educational settings (e.g., classrooms, research symposiums, seminars) |
What is it for? | Business purposes (e.g., negotiating, presenting, reporting) | Academic purposes (e.g., writing a paper, reading a textbook, debating) |
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