Showing posts with label BUSINESS ENGLISH. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BUSINESS ENGLISH. Show all posts

Friday, December 16, 2016

Useful phrases for presentations


Word


Meaning

audienceGroup of listeners or spectators
body languageCommunication through facial expressions, body movements, etc.
chartSheet of information in the form of a table, graph or diagram.
diagramGraphic representation of a situation e.g. the results of an action.
flip chartPad of large paper sheets on a stand for presenting information.
graphDiagram showing the relation between variable quantities.
guidelinesAdvice or instructions given in order to guide or direct an action.
handoutWritten information (report etc.) given to people at a presentation.
key pointEssential or main point.
markerPen with felt tip used for writing on a whiteboard.
microphoneElectrical instrument used to amplify the speaker's voice.
O.H.T.Overhead transparency : sheet of film with an image or printed information for overhead projector.
objectiveWhat one wants to achieve;  aim
outlineBrief description or presentation.
overhead projectorDevice that projects an O.H.T. onto a screen.
overviewShort presentation of the main points.
pointerRod or stick used to indicate things on a map, screen, etc.
screenFlat, reflective blank surface on which films, slides, etc. are projected.
signposting languagePhrases used to help focus the audience's attention on different parts of a presentation.
slideSmall photographic transparency.
summarizeMake a summary of the essential points; sum up.
topicSubject of a discussion or talk.
transparencyImage or information printed on transparent plastic or film.
visual aidsAids such as charts, slides, etc. used at a presentation.
whiteboardFlat white board on which to write or draw with markers.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Money - Finance


Word


Meaning

A.T.M.Automated Teller Machine;  cash dispenser
banknotePiece of paper money.
bitcoinDigital currency which allows payments to be sent from one party to another without going through a financial institution.
borrowObtain money which must be returned.
broke  (to be)To have no money.
budgetAmount of money available or needed for a specific use.
cashCoins or bank notes (not cheques);  actual money paid, not credit.
cash dispenserAutomatic machine from which a bank customer can withdraw money.
cashierA person dealing with cash transactions in a bank, shop, etc.
cheque / checkWritten order to a pay the stated amount from one's account.
coinA piece of metal used as money.
currencyThe money used in a country.
debtMoney owed by one person to another.
depositSum  or money payable as a first instalment on a purchase;
Money placed in an account in a bank.
donateGivie money, especially to charity;  make a donation.
exchange rateThe rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another.
feePayment made to a professional person (doctor, lawyer, etc.).
interestMoney paid for borrowing or investing money.
investTo put  into a business, property, etc. in order to earn interest or profit.
legal tenderCurrency that cannot legally be refused as payment.
lendGive or allow the use of money which must be returned, usually with interest.
loanSum of money to be returned with interest.
oweTo be in debt to someone;  to owe money to somebody.
petty cashSmall amount of cash available for everyday expenses.
receiptWritten statement that money has been paid.
refundPay back money received;  reimburse.
tipSmall sum of money given to a waiter, taxi driver, tec.
withdrawTake money from a bank account.