Essential Business English Vocabulary and Grammar

Business Vocabulary in Context

  • a) The manufacturer of these phone cases makes them in a factory in China.
  • b) The quote for the shipping costs includes a 15% discount.
  • c) I’ve found a buyer for the old office buildings, and they’re offering a good price.
  • d) What’s the name of your contact at Zinereo? I need to ask her for some information.
  • e) Don’t forget to specify the color and quantity when you order.
  • f) We charge our customers by volume, not by weight.
  • g) You must check the requirements for shipping
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Essential English Vocabulary and Formal Letter Writing

Physical Health and Sports Vocabulary

  • Out of shape — En mala forma física
  • Out of breath — Sin aliento
  • Stamina — Resistencia (física)
  • Feel dizzy — Sentirse mareado
  • Uncoordinated — Descoordinado
  • Working up a sweat — Sudar / Hacer sudar
  • Junk food — Comida basura
  • Have a long lie-in — Quedarse en la cama hasta tarde

Injuries and Recovery

  • Strain a muscle — Sufrir una distensión muscular
  • Torn ligament — Ligamento desgarrado
  • Twist an ankle — Torcerse el tobillo
  • Swollen — Hinchado
  • Wound
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Essential Marketing Principles and Strategic Frameworks

Definition of Marketing

Marketing is the process of identifying the needs and wants of customers and satisfying them by providing suitable products and services. It includes all activities such as product planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution that help in delivering goods and services from producers to consumers. The main aim of marketing is to create value for customers and build long-term relationships with them.

In simple words, marketing is not only about selling products but also about

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Sponsorship & Emergency Student Funding Templates

Subject: Request for Funding: [NOMBRE DEL PROYECTO][TU ORGANIZACIÓN/DEPARTAMENTO]

Dear Mr./Ms. [APELLIDO] (or Dear Sir/Madam),

I am writing to you on behalf of [TU GRUPO: ej. the Business Student Association] to formally request financial support for [EL EVENTO/PROYECTO: ej. our upcoming 'Future Leaders' seminar].

As you may know, our organization is dedicated to [OBJETIVO: ej. promoting entrepreneurship among students]. We are currently planning an event that will take place on [FECHA]. The

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Essential Business Vocabulary, Acronyms, and Correspondence

Business Acronyms and Abbreviations

AD
Advertisement
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
Att.
Attention
ATM
Automatic Teller Machine
B/D
Bank Draft
B/E
Bill of Exchange
Bdrft
Bank Draft
BCC
Blind Carbon Copy
CAO
Chief Accounting Officer
Cat. No.
Catalogue Number
CEO
Chief Executive Officer
CFA
Chief Financial Officer
CFR
Cost and Freight
CIF
Cost, Insurance and Freight
CIA
Cash In Advance
CIP
Carriage and Insurance Paid
CMO
Chief Marketing Officer
Co.
Company
Coop.
Cooperative
CFO
Chief Financial Officer
CFR
Cost and Freight
CPT
Carriage Paid To
C.O.
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Essential English Vocabulary: Phrasal Verbs & Suffixes

Common English Expressions and Phrasal Verbs

  • at least → al menos
  • be known for → ser conocido por
  • bring about → producir
  • catch on → popularizarse
  • catch on → darse cuenta / entender
  • come across → encontrarse
  • come up with → idear / proponer
  • erupt → estallar
  • get about → moverse
  • head for → dirigirse hacia
  • in advance → por adelantado
  • lead to → conducir a
  • media frenzy → escándalo en los medios
  • meet demand → satisfacer la demanda
  • put strain on → forzar
  • scenes of chaos → escenas de caos
  • set
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