What do you already know about business English?

Business English is a form of English specially suited to international trade, commerce and finance. As such, Business English is the kind of English typically used in, for example:

• business meetings
• sales presentations
• negotiations
• business correspondence
• business reports
• executive summaries

Let's see how many words connected to this field of studies you already know! 

1)- Look at the Wordle below and pick 2 or 3 words you already know. Be sure you can explain their meanings to the rest of the class. In order to do so, you can use the words in a sentence, give examples of how the words are used or define them in your own words. Remember also to write down your ideas as a comment to this post to keep a record of your work in this course. 

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2)- Visit this WEBSITE, and have a look at the words connected to import and export presented. Choose 5 words from the list and create your own WORDLE using not only the selected words but also key words that will help your partners understand their meanings. 

For example, if you select the word MERCHANDISE, your wordle may include words such as manufactured goods, store, stock of goods, comodities, trade, etc. 

Tip: take a look at the following video in order to learn how to make an effective WORDLE.