Business English Texts and Articles

Free Business English lessons with texts, articles and exercises to practice English for work. The best way to master a new language is to practice it regularly, and the following Business English sections will help anyone interested in becoming fluent do so, all while mastering terms and phrases commonly used in business today. These texts were made specifically for students learning Business English, and besides being interesting and informative, they include exercises and questions that assure that readers learn as much as possible.

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Accounting

Balance SheetPREMIUM
Discover what a company really owns and owes.
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Business

B2B versus B2C
Discover why selling to businesses isn’t like selling to you.
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Meetings
Discover how smarter meetings can save you hours.
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Business CompetitorsPREMIUM
How does rivalry help shoppers and hurt workers?
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Business TravelPREMIUM
Stay sharp and connect smarter on work trips.
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Cash FlowPREMIUM
Learn why more sales can solve big money issues.
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Fixed versus Variable CostsPREMIUM
Discover why some business costs never change!
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Insolvency and BankruptcyPREMIUM
Discover what really happens when you can't pay.
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Intellectual PropertyPREMIUM
Who really owns your bright ideas at work?
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Market SharePREMIUM
Want to know how companies win more customers?
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Supply ChainPREMIUM
What happens when products can't reach you on time?
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SWOT AnalysisPREMIUM
Find your hidden potential with just four questions!
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Unique Selling Proposition (USP)PREMIUM
Find out how small ideas can change big brands.
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Working CapitalPREMIUM
Find out why more isn’t always better here.
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Business People

Bill Gates
From tech genius to world-changing charity work – discover more!
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Henry Ford – Lean Manufacturing
Discover how new ideas changed building cars forever.
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Dave Thomas: Fast Food GiantPREMIUM
From tough beginnings to burger fame—discover his journey!
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Ferruccio Lamborghini: Italian IndustrialistPREMIUM
From tractors to supercars—discover his unusual journey!
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Henry Ford: Ford Motor CompanyPREMIUM
Discover how one idea changed how we travel.
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Henry John Heinz: Adding the CondimentsPREMIUM
Discover how one mistake led to global success.
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Leonard Lee: The Tool ManPREMIUM
From a log cabin to building big dreams.
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Mark Zuckerberg: The Face of FacebookPREMIUM
How did one idea change his whole life?
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Martha Stewart: LivingPREMIUM
From babysitter to business star—find out how!
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Merv Griffin: Media MogulPREMIUM
From church choir to TV legend—how did it happen?
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Steve Jobs: The Apple ManPREMIUM
Discover how one person changed tech and movies forever.
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Communication

Business email writing
The role of email and technology in one's professional life.
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Business phone calls
Phone conversations in the business world.
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Small talk
Small talk to take a break from work.
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Tips for a good Business PresentationPREMIUM
Discover easy ways to make your talk stand out!
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Conversation on phone

Cancelling a meeting
Sometimes, it is necessary to cancel an appointment to meet another obligation.
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Leaving a message
The importance of leaving a good message.
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Returning a phone callDIALOGUE
Example of a typical business phone call in English.
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Setting up a meetingDIALOGUE
Example of a phone call to arrange a meeting.
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Corporate Governance

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)PREMIUM
See how giving back can grow business success.
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Risk Analysis – How to make good decisionsPREMIUM
Learn how to judge risks smarter and faster.
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Customer service

Customer service: problem solving
We do not have what you need, but we can offer you something else.
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Handling customer complaints
Example of how to handle a customer complaint.
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Responding to serious customer complaints
How to calm down an irate customer on the phone.
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Complaints in BusinessPREMIUM
Stay calm and turn complaints into happy moments.
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Economics

Business Cycles
Business or economic cycles and their features.
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Competition
Competition in the corporate world.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
How is the gross domestic product of a country calculated?
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Inflation
Why are today's prices higher than before?
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Supply and Demand
English text with examples on supply and demand.
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Unemployment
What is unemployment rate?
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Utility
Measuring customer satisfaction when obtaining a product.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)PREMIUM
Can numbers really show how happy people are?
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InflationPREMIUM
Why do prices rise and what controls them?
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Monopoly and OligopolyPREMIUM
Why is too much power in business a problem?
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Entrepreneurship

To Start-up or not?
Could you make your business idea a big success?
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Business AngelPREMIUM
Discover what makes these investors true business guides.
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Pitch DeckPREMIUM
Discover how simple ideas can build big success.
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Finance and Investing

Banking
Discover how banks help you manage and grow money.
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Investing
Stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
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The Stock Market
Only a few people really know what a stock market is and how it works.
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Are Unicorns real?PREMIUM
Why are so many start-ups worth a billion?
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AssetsPREMIUM
Discover how resources can boost your business success.
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BitcoinPREMIUM
Discover why digital coins are changing money forever.
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BondsPREMIUM
Are bonds really safer than you might think?
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Commodity TradingPREMIUM
Why do prices change so quickly on this market?
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Hedge FundsPREMIUM
Discover how smart investing can balance risk and reward.
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Subprime Mortgage CrisisPREMIUM
How did risky loans lead to a global crisis?
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Take-overPREMIUM
Learn what really happens when businesses join forces.
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Human Resources (HR)

Applying for jobs
Henry is searching for his dream job.
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Job interview
Example of a job interview in English.
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Soft Skills
The importance of soft skills in a professional environment.
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Curriculum VitaePREMIUM
Learn how to make your CV stand out fast!
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Getting a new jobPREMIUM
Simple tricks to help you land your dream job.
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Going on “strike”PREMIUM
Discover how stopping work can create real change.
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Human Resources (HR)PREMIUM
Discover how your job journey starts and grows!
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Retirement and PensionsPREMIUM
Starting early means more money for your future.
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Work-Life BalancePREMIUM
Discover easy habits to make your days happier.
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Working AbroadPREMIUM
Find out what challenges and surprises you might face!
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Miscellaneous

Covid-19 – Financial Impact
Some businesses made big gains during the crisis.
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Ship Blocks Suez Canal
Find out why one ship stopped world trade.
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American ElectionsPREMIUM
Find out who really chooses the American President.
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Business MentorsPREMIUM
Let someone’s experience make your business journey easier.
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Businesses for 2021PREMIUM
Discover new business trends you might not expect.
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ChatbotsPREMIUM
Who are you really chatting with online today?
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Coffee at WorkPREMIUM
Discover how your coffee habit could boost your life.
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Customer ServicePREMIUM
Discover why great service keeps customers coming back!
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Digital DetoxPREMIUM
Ready to try life with fewer screens around you?
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DividendsPREMIUM
Discover why smart investments can pay you more.
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Forex (FX)PREMIUM
How does a small change bring big money?
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Income StatementPREMIUM
Discover what these numbers say about business health.
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Internet of Things (IOT)PREMIUM
Discover how everyday objects are getting smarter.
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Not everyone can work from homePREMIUM
For some professions, working from home is truly impossible.
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Plastic RecyclingPREMIUM
Can you imagine life without disposable plastic things?
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Profit MarginPREMIUM
Find out what those profit numbers really mean.
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)PREMIUM
Boost your website’s clicks with smart keyword choices!
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Social Media in BusinessPREMIUM
Discover how businesses connect with billions every day.
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Thinking Outside of the BoxPREMIUM
Try simple tricks to unlock your hidden creativity!
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