Business vocabulary is used not only in the business sphere; many of the words presented below are used in ordinary everyday speech, for example: store - store, price - price, product - goods, products, etc.

Notes have been added to some words - you can find them at the end of the page.

Examples:

The examples do not show all possible meanings of words, but only one or two main ones related to a given part of speech and topic. If you want to know more meanings and examples, use online dictionaries and translators.

• price– price

price tag – price tag

The price is high (low). – The price is high (low).

• tax- tax

All citizens pay taxes. – All citizens pay taxes.

• cost- price

at all costs - at any cost

What is the cost of this? – What is the cost of this?

• product– product (goods)

We produce the best product in the country. – We produce the best goods in the country.

• organization– organization

I am the founder of the organization. – I am the founder of the organization.

• economy- economy

The economy is in crisis. – The economy is in crisis.

• bank– bank

bank account – bank account

The gang has robbed the bank. — The gang robbed a bank.

• agency– agency

detective agency - detective agency

• store– store (warehouse)

He went to a furniture store. — He went to the furniture store.

• fund– fund

The company has a fund for emergencies. – The company has an emergency fund.

• stock– share, stock of something

Our food stock is low. - Our food supply is running out.

She buys and sells stocks (shares). – She buys and sells shares.

• loss– damage

One wrong decision caused huge losses. – Their wrong decision caused huge losses.

• trade– trade

Trade is always better than war. – Trade is always better than war.

• deal– deal

to make a deal - make a deal

• bill– bill (e.g. in a restaurant)

Bill, please! - The check, please!

to pay the bills - pay the bills

• benefit– benefit, benefits for the employee (insurance, vacation, etc.)

The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town. – Finding oil brought many benefits (positive effects) to the city.

My job gives medical benefits. – My job provides benefits in medical care (health insurance).

• firm– company

He works for a low firm. – He works in a law firm.

• management– management (management staff)

Management has offered staff a pay increase. – The management team offered the staff a salary increase.

• charge– fee (price)

We don't take any charge for that. – We don’t charge any fees for this.

• property– property

private property - private property

• base– base, base

We want to expand our customer base. – We want to expand our customer base.

• owner- owner

I am the owner of this restaurant. – I am the owner of this restaurant.

• investment– investments

Education is the best investment. – Education is the best investment.

• consumer– consumer

low consumer demand - low consumer demand

• budget– budget

I am on a tight budget. – My budget is very limited.

• agreement– agreement

We came to the agreement. – We have come to an agreement.

• capital– capital

He keeps his capital in the bank. – He keeps his capital in the bank.

• account– account (bank)

I would like to withdraw money from my bank account. – I would like to withdraw money from my bank account.

• credit– loan

He bought the car on credit. - He bought a car on credit.

• income- income

Job is my only source of income. – Work is my only source of income.

• insurance– insurance

Sorry, but your insurance doesn’t cover it. - Sorry, but your insurance does not cover this case.

• sales- sales

Car sales a low this year. – Car sales are low this year.

Examples:

Examples:

• sale– sale (sale)

The house if for sale. – The house is for sale (put up for sale).

• foundation– foundation (creation of something)

the foundation of a new company – foundation of a new company

• goods- goods

We sell different goods from many states. – We sell different products from many states.

• marketing– marketing

Marketing is vital for good sales. – Marketing is vital for good sales.

• poverty- poverty

Millions of people live in poverty. – Millions of people live in poverty.

• spending(spendings) – expenses

They'll have to cut their spending (spendings). “They will have to cut their expenses.”

• evaluation- grade

evaluation of real estate - real estate assessment

• commission– commission

The salesperson in on commission. – The seller works for a commission (“percentage”).

• deficit– deficit

budget deficit – budget deficit

• estimate- grade

I made a rough estimate of the likely cost. “I made a rough estimate of the likely cost.”

• enterprise- company

This is a state-owned enterprise. – This is a state enterprise.

• employment– employment

employment agency - employment agency

• wealth- wealth

poverty and wealth – poverty and wealth

• brand– brand

Coca Cola is one of the most expensive brands in the world. – Coca Cola is one of the most expensive brands in the world.

• stake- promotion

He holds a ten percent stake of the company. “He owns ten percent of the company’s shares.”

• corporation– corporation

He used to work in a large corporation but now he works in a small company. – He used to work for a big corporation, but now he works for a small company.

• provision– supply, support

Our work in impossible without the provision of good internet connection. – Our work is impossible without a good Internet connection.

• fortune– condition (monetary)

to make a fortune - make a fortune

• shopping- Shopping

Shopping might be addictive. – Shopping can be addictive.

• finance– finance

finance department - financial department

the company’s finances – company finances

• transfer– transfer, transfer (eg money)

Why was my money transfer declined? – Why was my money transfer rejected?

• treaty– agreement (between countries), negotiations

The peace treaty has been signed. - The peace treaty has been signed.

• license(Br.) license (Am.) – license

driving license (Br.), driver’s license (Am.) – driver’s license

• establishment– foundation (creation of something), organization

The establishment of the organization is our priority now. – Our priority now is the founding of the organization.

educational establishment - educational organization

• partnership– partnership

Our partnership is productive. – Our partnership is productive.

• buyer- buyer

I am looking for a buyer for my car. – I’m looking for a buyer for my car (a person who will buy a car)

• stability– stability

We need some stability in our lives. – We need some stability in life.

• customer- client, buyer

You are the first customer today. – You are the first buyer today.

• client- client

Is the client always right? – The client is always right?

• package- package

The package has been delivered. - The parcel has been delivered.

• business– business

He runs his own business. – He runs his own business.

Notes:

• Difference between advertisement And commercial

Under advertisement usually understand print advertising, external advertising, advertising as publication. Also the word advertising denotes advertising as a business process. TV advertising is called commercial. In colloquial speech the word advertisement very often shortened to ad.

• Difference between store And shop

Both words are translated as “shop,” but they mean slightly different types of stores. There are also similar words grocery, mall, supermarket.

1. Store- This is usually a department store, a large store with different types of goods.
2. Shop– a store with one type of goods, shop. However, shop and store are often used interchangeably.
3. Grocery- grocery store.
4. Mall- large shopping center, mall.
5. Supermarket– supermarket, self-service store. However, if this is a grocery store, then it will most likely be called a mall rather than a supermarket.

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Do you want to improve your spoken English? Learning colloquial phrases and expressions is exactly where you should start!

This article contains everything you need in a conversation on absolutely any topic. You will make your speech richer and more varied, and your communication with people more enjoyable and exciting!

Greetings and farewells

Of course, you can always get by with the words “Hello”, “How are you?” and “Goodbye”, but there are also more varied ways to say hello and goodbye, especially in a friendly environment (for example, in a group):

Introductory words

They make sentences more coherent and help the interlocutor follow your train of thought. They also give time to find words without creating long pauses in speech.

Ways to express agreement or disagreement

There are many shades between “yes”, “no” and “maybe”. If you want to avoid direct refusal or, on the contrary, express your enthusiasm, these expressions will help you:

Polite phrases

Always nice in any language. Rest assured, your interlocutor will appreciate knowing these phrases, whether it be a thank you, an apology, or just a simple courtesy.

Ways to keep the conversation going and respond to what is said

Undoubtedly, the most popular colloquial reaction is the word “Really?” Depending on the intonation, it can express a variety of emotions, from sarcasm and irony to surprise and sincere delight. But, of course, there are other ways to show interest in what is being said:

Economic English.

Hegemony(Greek ηγεμονία, “leadership, management, leadership”) - primacy, superiority in strength, influence. Historically, the term was used to designate the primacy of the most powerful city-state from the union of Greek poleis

Honestly, I am not a political person, but the current situation in the economic and political sector of Russia leaves much to be desired. Let's see what Western political scientists think about financial and political forecasts. Is everything so sad? Let's look at the news and the opinion of political scientist George Friedman about forecasts in Russia, Ukraine and our relations with the West. Here I will help you with economic and political terms and expressions from an article in English that is quite easy to understand (Intermediate Level). I will also add some interesting remarks about Mr. Friedman's Russia. Also, I recommend you look at my post

economic expectations - economic expectations

foremost - most important, outstanding

plunge of the ruble - a sharp drop in the ruble

decline in oil prices - decline in oil prices

general slowdown - general decline

effect of Western Sanctions - effect of Western sanctions

decline in the ruble - decline of the ruble

real impact - real impact

inflation - inflation

bluff - bluff

pivot of the conversation - the main topic of the conversation

policy towards Ukraine - policy towards Ukraine

Russians’ strength is that they can endure things that would break other nations.- The strength of the Russians is that they can withstand things that would break other nations.

Interesting idea.

harsh - hard

seizing the assets of Western companies- seizing the assets of Western companies

curtailing agricultural imports- reduction in agricultural imports

cut off natural gas - stopping the gas supply

increased sanctions -increasing sanctions

oil price drops - decrease in oil prices

Economic downturns - economic recession

Opinion:

Russians don’t respond to economic pressure as Westerners do- Russians do not react to economic pressure in the same way as the West.

Interesting note.

propaganda campaign - propaganda activities

invasion - invasion

assertion - statement, statement

high degree of autonomy. - high degree of autonomy

Redrawn map of Serbia - a newly drawn map of Serbia

necessary strategic buffer - necessary strategic buffer zone

significant threat - significant threat

pursuing a single objective - pursuing a single goal

military weakness - military weakness

political disunity - political disagreements

to impinge - to encroach, to encroach

Geopolitical - geopolitical

Immediate issue - urgent question

Attempt to embarrass the president- an attempt to confuse the prizedent

cope with the existing sanctions- cope with existing sanctions

endure economic problems - endure economic problems

affirm significance - affirm significance

Interesting wording:

But obviously, nothing is more dangerous than wounding a bear. Killing him is better, but killing Russia has not proven easy.

But obviously there is nothing more dangerous than injuring a bear. It’s better to kill him, but as it turns out, it’s not that easy.

fundamental strategic importance- fundamental strategic importance

rising power - increasing power

I will also give an excerpt from the article and translate it. Either way, stay positive and look forward.

The United States and Europe have trouble understanding Russia’s fears. Russia has trouble understanding particularly American fears. The fears of both are real and legitimate. This is not a matter of misunderstanding between countries but of incompatible imperatives. All of the good will in the world - and there is precious little of that - cannot solve the problem of two major countries that are forced to protect their interests and in doing so must make the other feel threatened. I learned much in my visit. I did not learn how to solve this problem, save that at the very least each must understand the fears of the other, even if they can’t calm them.

Europe and the United States have certain difficulties understanding Russia's concerns. Russia has big problems understanding American fears. The fears are equally real and justified. This is not a matter of misunderstanding between countries, but a matter of incompatible political ambitions. All the good will in the world, and there is precious little of it here, cannot solve the problem of two huge mammoths who are forced to defend their interests and thus feel threatened by each other. I learned so much during my visit to Moscow. But I still didn't understand how to solve the problem. The only thing that remains clear is that each country must understand the fears of the other, even if they cannot calm them.

P.S. Anti-whining everyone and have a great day!