The Business of English

The Business of English

Australia Network

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.

Episode - 1 : Pleased to Meet You

In this episode you can learn how to make introductions in a business setting.

Episode - 2 : Why don't you join us?

In this episode you can learn how to make, accept and refuse invitations in a business setting.

Episode - 3 : Getting Aquainted

In this episode we look at the things you can say to someone you've just met.

Episode - 4 : Any Other Business

In this episode we look at how to chair a meeting.

Episode - 5 : Hear!Hear!

In this episode we look at how to keep to the point in meetings.

Episode - 6 : What are the options

In this episode we look at the options or choices that have to be made.

Episode - 7 : A Report on Progress

Today's focus is on the verb tenses used in reports.

Episode - 8 : Graphs and Trends

Today we're looking at presenting information using charts and graphs.

Episode - 9 : A Customer Survey

We look again at presentations.

Episode - 10 : Wrapping It Up

Today we're looking at how to end a presentation, and how to deal with questions.

Episode - 11 : Can I Help You

We look at how to make business calls.

Episode - 12 : Negotiating Part 1

We look at negotiating.

Episode - 13 : We Might Have a Deal

We take a further look at negotiating.

Episode - 14 : A Formal Speech

We look at how to make a formal speech.

Episode - 15 : Until NExt Time

We look at ways of saying goodbye.