Learning Business English Online

Word Type Pronunciation Definition manufacture verb /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/ to produce goods in a factory The company specializes in manufacturing cell phone cases. produce verb /prəˈdus/ to make something that will be sold We need to produce 100 more units by Tuesday. union noun /ˈjunjən/ an organization that represents workers and attempts to improve working conditions and…

Here are some helpful business English terms relating to marketing. Below you’ll find the term, word-type, pronunciation, definition, and how the word is used in a sentence. Word Type Pronunciation Definition consumer noun /kənˈsumər/ someone who buys goods or services Consumers are very sensitive to price changes.  customer noun /ˈkʌstəmər/   a person or company…

Word Type Pronunciation Definition agenda noun /əˈdʒendə/ the list of things that need to be done or discussed Please look over the agenda prior to the meeting.  minutes noun /ˈmɪnɪts/ notes of what is discussed during a meeting John will be taking the meeting minutes.  mandatory adjective /ˈmændəˌtɔri/   Required This is a mandatory meeting.  brainstorm…