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Business English Vocabulary Trainer

Learn 600 Business English words for free – with interactive flashcards and Vocab Shorts on YouTube. From everyday office vocabulary to advanced corporate language: choose your level and build your word power.

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2–3 Shorts per week

New words in under 60 seconds

600 Business Words

3 levels with flashcards & progress

A1

All CEFR Levels

From A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient)

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Vocab Shorts

New vocabulary in under 60 seconds

Break

Pause / brechen

A2

Apple

Apfel

A1

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desk

desk

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chair

chair

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computer

computer

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printer

printer

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screen

screen

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keyboard

keyboard

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Sample Vocabulary from the Trainer

Business Basics (A2–B1)

  • deskA table used for working at in an office
  • chairA seat for one person, with a back
  • computerAn electronic device for processing data
  • printerA machine that prints documents on paper
  • screenThe display of a computer or device
  • keyboardThe set of keys used to type on a computer
  • folderA container for keeping documents together
  • whiteboardA white board for writing on with markers
  • projectorA device that shows images on a large screen
  • scannerA device that creates digital copies of documents

+ 164 more words in the trainer

Professional English (B1–B2)

  • keynoteThe main speech at a conference or event
  • audienceThe group of people watching or listening to a presentation
  • visual aidA chart, image, or object used to support a presentation
  • podiumA stand from which a speaker delivers a talk
  • handoutA printed document distributed to an audience during a talk
  • Q&A sessionA period at the end of a talk for questions and answers
  • slide deckA complete set of presentation slides
  • opening remarksThe introductory statements at the beginning of a speech
  • wrap upTo bring something to a conclusion
  • eye contactLooking directly at people while speaking to them

+ 190 more words in the trainer

Advanced Business (B2–C1)

  • EBITDAEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, used to measure operating profitability.
  • amortizationThe gradual repayment of a debt or write-off of an intangible asset over time.
  • liquidityThe ability of a company to meet its short-term financial obligations.
  • leverageThe ratio of a company’s debt to its equity or assets.
  • depreciationThe reduction in value of a tangible asset over its useful life.
  • cash flowThe net movement of money into and out of a business.
  • capital expenditureFunds spent to acquire or upgrade long-term physical assets.
  • yieldThe income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
  • write-offThe removal of an asset’s value from the books when it is deemed unrecoverable.
  • fiscal yearA twelve-month period used by a company for accounting and financial reporting.

+ 190 more words in the trainer

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In our blog you’ll find complete interactive lessons with grammar explanations, exercises, games, and quizzes – all free and tailored to your level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vocab Shorts are short YouTube videos (under 60 seconds) where we explain 2–3 new English words each week. Perfect for in-between – on the way to work, during lunch, or while waiting.

The vocabulary trainer starts at A1 (beginner) and is constantly expanded with words for all CEFR levels. Each word has a level marker so you can practice specifically for your level.

Yes, both the YouTube Vocab Shorts and the interactive vocabulary trainer on this page are completely free. No registration required.

We publish 2–3 new Vocab Shorts per week on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss a new word.

Yes! Many of our words come directly from everyday business – meetings, emails, presentations. For intensive Business English training, we also recommend our online courses.

Business English and corporate English essentially refer to the same thing: English for a professional context. Our vocabulary trainer covers both areas – from everyday office words to specialist terminology in finance, law, and management.

For meetings you should know terms like agenda, minutes, deadline, proposal, feedback, and action item. In the vocabulary trainer you’ll find these and many more meeting words in the Business Basics and Professional English levels.

Yes, the vocabulary trainer is fully responsive and works on smartphone, tablet, and desktop. You can learn vocabulary on the go – no app download needed.

Start with the Business Basics level for fundamentals like subject, attachment, and reply. In the Professional English level you’ll find advanced email vocabulary. Combine the vocabulary trainer with our interactive blog lessons for maximum learning success.