Chapter 2 of 520% of exam
Business Vocabulary
Choosing the right business term is a core BEC skill. This chapter focuses on the verbs and collocations used to talk about costs, markets, and performance.
Verb Collocations
Business English favours set pairings: 'reduce costs', 'expand into a market', 'pool resources', 'meet targets'. Learn the verb and noun together.
Describing Trends
Nouns and verbs for change are common in reports: 'a sharp decline', 'a steady increase', 'figures rose/fell'. Match the word to the movement described.