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Business English Vocabulary Lessons

BEP — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:57:13 +0000

All business English Vocabulary lessons published by Business English Pod.

We now have over 150 audio and video English lessons covering key aspects of business English vocabulary. Vocabulary is presented in context using realistic conversations and visuals and each lesson has a downloadable PDF transcript and online quizzes for extra practice. In addition to our vocabulary lessons, we have a great selection of lessons on business English idioms and collocations.

Use these links to jump to business vocabulary for specific areas such as finance, marketing and legal:

Below is the complete list of business English vocabulary lessons ordered by published date, starting with the most recent lessons.

Business English News 62 – Quantum Computing

Business English Games – Football Idioms Shootout

BEP 164c – Football Idioms (Part 2)

BEP 163c – Football Idioms (Part 1)

BEP 422 – English for Logistics 3: Duty, Tariffs and Costs

BEP 421 – English for Logistics 2: Routing and Capacity

BEP 420 – English for Logistics 1: Transport Modes and Incoterms

Business English News 61 – Data Centers

Business English Games – Tariffs Monster Challenge

BEP 417 – English for Accounting: Discussing an Audit (2)

BEP 416 – English for Accounting: Discussing an Audit (1)

Business English News 60 – Tariffs: Rewiring Global Trade

Business English News 59 – DeepSeek

BEP 413 – Business English Idioms about Technology (2)

BEP 412 – Business English Idioms about Technology (1)

Business English News 58 – HR: Hiring Trends

BEN 57 – Robots: Back to the Future

BEP 409 – Quality Control 2: Customer Service

BEP 408 – Quality Control 1: Manufacturing

Business English News 56 – Deglobalization

BEP 405 – English Idioms about Animals (2)

BEP 404 – English Idioms about Animals (1)

Business English News 55 – 2024 Global Economic Outlook

Business English News 54 – Tech Takeovers

BEP 398 – English for Sales: Financial Services (2)

Business English News 53 – TikTok

Business English News 52 – ChatGPT

BEP 394 – English Idioms about Body Parts (2)

BEP 393 – English Idioms about Body Parts (1)

Business English News 51 – Energy Costs

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Business English News 62 – Quantum Computing

BEP — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:02:57 +0000

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In this Business English News lesson on quantum computing, we look at business English vocabulary related to technology.

Quantum computing is emerging as a promising technology alongside AI. Unlike traditional computers, quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states at once. This allows them to solve certain complex problems much faster.

The technology is still developing, but investment is growing. The global quantum computing market is expected to increase from $700 million in 2026 to $1.7 billion by 2033. Several quantum computing companies have also entered, or are preparing to enter, public markets.

A major challenge has been errors that can destroy fragile quantum states. Recent progress in quantum error correction has helped researchers reduce these errors and move closer to reliable, large-scale quantum computers. This could make applications such as advanced materials and drug research more practical.

However, businesses should be careful about the hype. Quantum computing is unlikely to replace traditional computers or AI. Instead, experts expect hybrid systems that combine quantum computers with classical computing and AI. Potential applications include drug discovery, financial optimization, supply-chain planning, and energy-grid modeling.

Although progress is encouraging, commercial success is not guaranteed. The technology remains at an early stage, and companies themselves acknowledge that large-scale commercial use may still be many years away.

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Business English Games – Football Idioms Shootout

BEP — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:37 +0000

Game on! See if you can make it into the finals with our game on English idioms related to football.

With so many similarities between sports and business, it’s no surprise that football idioms have become part of everyday workplace communication. Can you spot when someone is offside, moves the goalposts, or kicks it into touch? Try our Football Idioms Shootout game and see if your business English skills are ready for the premier league.

You can review all the business English idioms featured in this game in these lessons:

BEP 163c – Football Idioms (1)

BEP 164c – Football Idioms (2)

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BEP 164c – Football Idioms (Part 2)

BEP — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:49:02 +0000

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Welcome back to Business English Pod. With the World Cup underway, we’re taking another look at one of our lessons on English idioms related to football.

People have been competing in and watching some form of sports for thousands of years. Sports enduring popularity has helped it grow into a $2.3 trillion a year industry. And it’s expected to just keep on growing.

Among all sports, there’s one that is far and away the most popular, and that’s football, or soccer. Almost half the global population counts themselves as fans of the sport. So it’s no wonder that something this popular has impacted the English language.

Listen to any conversation in a sales meeting, around the water cooler, in the boardroom, or over drinks between colleagues and you’re guaranteed to hear idioms related to football. These idioms are so common that most people don’t think for a second about where they came from. They’re just a natural part of everyday language.

In today’s dialog, we’ll rejoin Marilyn and Karl, two colleagues at a publishing firm. They are talking about Karl’s interest in a job at the company’s Sydney branch. Karl is hoping Marilyn can help him decide whether to apply for the job.

Listening Questions

1. How does Karl’s wife feel about moving to Sydney?
2. Why does Karl feel like he’s cheating on his own company?
3. What advice does Marilyn give at the end of the conversation?

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BEP 163c – Football Idioms (Part 1)

BEP — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:50:20 +0000

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Welcome back to Business English Pod. With the World Cup about to kick off, we’re taking a fresh look at one of our lessons on business English idioms related to football.

What do you call an activity where groups of people compete strategically against each other as they strive to be the winner? I mean an activity with a clear goal where success requires strong teamwork and a commitment to excellent performance? Some of you might be thinking about sports. Some of you might be thinking about business. Well, you’re both right.

There are so many obvious similarities between sports and business, it’s no wonder that we see the language of sport come into play in the corporate world. And there’s a particular type of language that we’re going to focus on in this lesson, called idioms. Just like the expression “come into play,” which means to be involved or to be a factor in something.

Now when I say “football,” I’m referring to the game with the round ball that players kick into a net past a goalkeeper. It’s what North Americans tend to call “soccer,” to differentiate it from their own game of football, which is a whole different ball game altogether! Internationally, football – or soccer – is the most popular sport in the world. So it’s no wonder it has inspired so many idioms commonly used in business.

In the dialog, we’ll hear Karl and Marilyn, two friends who work at a publishing company. Karl is thinking about applying for a job at the company’s Sydney office. He has some doubts though, so he asks Marilyn what she thinks.

Listening Questions

1. How does Karl describe his approach to his career?
2. Why is Karl worried about the other candidates for the job he’s interested in?
3. What does Marilyn say happens at the Sidney office?

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BEP 422 – English for Logistics 3: Duty, Tariffs and Costs

BEP — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:53:03 +0000

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Welcome back to Business English Pod for the third lesson in our series on English for logistics. In this lesson, we’ll focus on duties, tariffs, and other cost factors.

There was a time when logistics was a lot simpler than it is today, when economies were not nearly so interconnected. But in the second half of the 20th century, governments took down barriers to international trade. Soon companies were relying on complex supply chains stretching around the world, as they outsourced production and sold their goods abroad.

With so many moving parts to these modern supply chains, it can be challenging to control costs. You’re likely paying several different companies involved in moving and storing goods across oceans and continents and through the air. Each of those companies is trying to make a buck. And in many cases, you’re also moving things across borders, which means you need to consider duties and tariffs – the taxes governments charge on imported goods.

Talking about costs involves specific terminology used in logistics. But you’ll need to know about more than just tariffs, duties, and other taxes. You’ll also have to speak about regulations and compliance. And any conversation about costs will likely involve the vocabulary of risk, as you try to minimize the chances of something going wrong.

In today’s dialog, we’ll rejoin a conversation between Cam and Anna. Cam is a production manager with a clothing company, while Anna works for a logistics firm. Cam is getting Anna’s support with moving their clothing lines from manufacturers in Eastern Europe to markets in the United States.

Listening Questions

1. What does Anna say are the biggest factors in discussing customs?
2. What point does Cam try to clarify by asking a more specific question?
3. What might be included in “landed costs” when discussing logistics?

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