The Business of English Video Series is a video presentation broadcast regularly on Australia Network and available here online. This 15-part series for intermediate to advanced English language learners looks at the language used in everyday business situations such as meetings, presentations and negotiations.
The Episodes of The Business of English Video Series
Episode One: Pleased to meet you
In this episode you can learn how to make introductions in a business setting.
Episode Two: Why don’t you join us?
In this episode you can learn how to make, accept and refuse invitations in a business setting.
Episode Three: Getting Aquainted
In this episode we look at the things you can say to someone you’ve just met.
Episode Four: Any Other Business
In this episode we look at how to chair a meeting.
Episode Five: Hear!Hear!
In this episode we look at how to keep to the point in meetings.
Episode Six: What are the options
In this episode we look at the options or choices that have to be made.
Episode Seven: A Report on Progress
Today’s focus is on the verb tenses used in reports.
Episode Eight: Graphs and Trends
Today we’re looking at presenting information using charts and graphs.
Episode Nine: A Customer Survey
We look again at presentations.
Episode Ten: Wrapping It Up
Today we’re looking at how to end a presentation, and how to deal with questions.
Episode Eleven: Can I Help You
We look at how to make business calls.
Episode Twelve: Negotiating
We look at negotiating.
Episode Thirteen: We Might Have a Deal
We take a further look at negotiating.
Episode Fourteen: A Formal Speech
We look at how to make a formal speech.
Episode Fifteen: Until Next Time
We look at ways of saying goodbye.
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