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How to Say ROI, CPI and More
In business, we use many acronyms. These can have interesting pronunciations including linking sounds! Here is a list of common acronyms, and the second pronunciation is the one that will help you sound like a native speaker. KPI Pronunciation: /ˌkeɪ.piːˈaɪ/ kay-pee-(y)EYE Key Performance Indicator SLA Pronunciation: /ˌes.elˈeɪ/ es-sel-LAY Service Level Agreement OKRs Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ.keɪˈɑːrz/ oh-kay-(y)ARZ…
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Casual Vocabulary: The Art of Crafting and Creating
Answer the questions to improve your vocabulary when discussing hobbies. Check out last week’s questions here. Unit 2 Questions Have you ever tried building something from scratch for your home? How much value do you place on genuine craftsmanship when buying everyday items? What materials or mediums do you enjoy working with when creating things?…
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Great Vocabulary for Casual Moments
Unit 1: Getting the Conversation Started Are you an avid reader or do you prefer more tactile hobbies? What is an activity you love to geek out on with friends? How do you usually unwind after a demanding work week? Would you consider yourself a novice or a seasoned practitioner in your current favorite hobby?…
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100 Biz Terms: Human Resources & Workplace Dynamics
Get a professional assessment of your English fluency and speaking style to improve your business communication: schedule a consultation. See all the Business Terms here. Unit 10: Vocabulary Onboarding (noun) – The process of integrating a new employee into an organization. Up-skilling (noun/verb) – The process of learning new skills or teaching workers new skills.…
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100 Biz Terms: Branding and Marketing
Study all the words here: 100 Business Terms. Improve your vocabulary with professional English speaking classes. Practice using these words and get feedback on your pronunciation and grammar. Schedule a consultation to get started. Current students: get 2 free classes when you refer a friend, one for each of you. Unit 9: Vocabulary Churn (noun/verb)…
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100 Biz Terms: Risk Management, Compliance & Governance
Boost your professional speech with these useful vocabulary words. Get feedback on your communication abilities in one-to-one professional English classes. Refer a friend to get 2 free classes, one for you and one for your friend. Start with a free consultation. Unit 8 Vocabulary Compliance (noun) – The action or fact of complying with a…
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100 Biz Terms: Innovation, Tech and Product Development
Enhance your vocabulary with 100 Business Terms. Perfect your pronunciation and grammar with speaking practice by taking Business English classes. Start with a free consultation. Unit 7: Vocabulary Proprietary (adjective) – Relating to an owner or ownership; protected by trademark or patent. Obsolescence (noun) – The process of becoming obsolete or out of date and…
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100 Biz Terms: Leadership and Change Management
Speak confidently with advanced-level vocabulary. Now we’re on Unit 6. Check out the words from other units here. Unit 6: Vocabulary Fulfill (verb) – To achieve or realize a duty, promise, requirement, or role. Empowerment (noun) – Authority or power given to someone to do something. Delegate (verb) – To entrust a task or responsibility…
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100 Biz Terms: Project Management and Execution
Unit 5: Vocabulary Milestone (noun) – An action or event marking a significant stage in a development or project. Scope (noun) – The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant. Pivot (verb/noun) – To shift strategy or direction significantly, usually in response to market feedback.…
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100 Biz Terms: Decision Making and Negotiation
Unit 4 Vocabulary Concession (noun) – A thing that is granted or yielded, especially in response to demands. Impasse (noun) – A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. Arbitrary (adjective) – Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. Trade-off (noun) – A…
