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Learn key skills for business English in this business English lesson from our Skills 360 business English podcast.
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In this business English lesson we finish off our look at the top 10 essential business English skills.

In our last business English lesson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc-uAs3xjrQ), looked at small talk and business English conversation skills such as expressing opinions in English, asking questions, rejecting ideas, and getting action. Of course, “conversation” is what comes to mind when someone talks about language skills. But a lot of business English communication is not conversation, per se. Your skill set has to include a lot more than expressing opinions, agreeing, disagreeing, and making small talk.

More business English videos on key business English skills covered in this lesson:

How to give instructions in English:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiRDPpNE4rs

Connecting your ideas in English:
https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2006/07/26/bep-102-signposting-your-presentation/

Bargaining and negotiating in English:
https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/negotiating/

Summarizing in meetings:
https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2008/01/19/bep-81-int-meetings-finishing-up-and-action-points/

English pronunciation and intonation:
https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2007/12/23/bep-106e-presenting-for-success-using-your-voice-and-emphasizing-key-language/


Imagine for a second that you’re delivering a presentation in English or conducting an English training session. What kind of skills do you need in those situations? Well, one thing you need to master is talking about how something happens or how something is done. By that I mean describing a process or giving instructions in English.

Connecting words aren’t limited to processes and instructions. Adept English speakers will use all sorts of words to connect their ideas and structure a good argument.

Besides presentations or training, another important situation with a special skill set is bargaining, or negotiating in English. And I’m not just talking about high-level talks on corporate partnerships or negotiating a major business deal. Any situation that involves give and take, cooperation, or compromise involves a kind of bargaining.

This brings me to another essential skill: summarizing in English. What happens after you’ve presented a clear and logical argument, or you’ve negotiated a compromise in a meeting? Well, you need to ensure everyone can latch on to the main ideas. That’s when you summarize.

Before we finish, here’s one more essential but challenging skill for you: speaking in English clearly. You probably know some people who seem to just have a knack for clear speech. But it’s not just innate talent. You can learn to sound clear too, if you put in the time and effort.

So practice correct English pronunciation. Try to enunciate clearly, even when it doesn’t feel natural for your mouth to make certain shapes or sounds. It gets easier with practice.

In this business English lesson we’ve covered five essential skills for every ace English speaker. First, there’s the ability to present a sequence or step-by-step instructions in English. Next is the skill of connecting your ideas logically. Then there’s bargaining and summarizing. And finally, you need to work on your English pronunciation and intonation.

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