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VV 55 – English for Marketing: Product Management Feb 04, 2018

In this lesson Video Vocab, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to product management.

In many companies, product managers help promote a product. Companies do market analysis as well as competitive research in order to develop a business case for a product. A product roadmap lays out the plan for developing a product, including the go-to-market strategy and the product launch.

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VV 54 – Technical English: Artificial Intelligence Sep 19, 2017

In this lesson, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to artificial intelligence or AI.

Artificial intelligence includes machine learning, which may rely on neural nets for deep learning and use complex algorithms. AI also includes autonomous applications and machines such as bots, which use natural language processing for interaction.

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VV 53 – English Vocabulary for Agile Project Management May 02, 2017

In this lesson, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to agile project management and the scrum framework of product development.

Scrum involves working in sprints, or short cycles, to develop a product rapidly. Key roles in scrum include the scrum master along with the product owner, as well as product teams, which create the product by working through the sprint backlog.

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Financial English: Company Finance and Startups (1) Jan 23, 2017

In this financial English vocabulary lesson, we’ll look at business English vocabulary related to company financing.

Companies may seek ongoing funding through debt financing, or loans, which require collateral. Or they may use factoring and lines of credit to access cash quickly. Other sources of funds include crowdfunding and public offerings, in which a company sells shares.

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VV 51 – Financial English: Company Finance and Startups (1) Jan 18, 2017

In this Financial English vocabulary lesson, you can learn business English vocabulary related to company financing.

All companies need to raise capital to begin operations. These startup companies may choose to bootstrap the company using personal funding to provide seed capital for the early stages. Or they may seek out angel investors and venture capital by offering equity in rounds of financing called series A, B and C. They may also seek out strategic investors for extra capital and advice.

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VV 50 – Intellectual Property and Copyright Law 2 Jun 19, 2016

In this lesson we’ll learn legal English vocabulary related to copyright. Copyrighted works are created by authors, who receive royalties for the use of their work. Copyright exists for a specific term, and may be assigned to others. Limits to copyright include works in the public domain as well as fair use. We’ll also look at ideas like copyright infringement and piracy.

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VV 49 – Legal English: Intellectual Property Law 1 Jun 09, 2016

In this lesson we’ll look at vocabulary related to intellectual property, or IP. Intellectual property includes patents, as well as trademarks and trade secrets. IP may be licensed to others, but it still belongs to the rights holder. We’ll cover activities such as counterfeiting, as well as reverse engineering. And finally, we’ll look at designation of origin.

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VV 48 – English Vocabulary for Manufacturing 2 Jun 05, 2016

In this Business English vocabulary lesson, we’ll look at English vocabulary related to the manufacturing process. This includes research and development, or R&D, as well as making prototypes. Next we’ll look at different approaches to manufacturing, including lean manufacturing, total quality management, or TQM, and Six Sigma. And most manufacturers follow a set of standards called ISO, especially ISO 9001 and ISO14001. Finally, we’ll look at a variety of manufacturing processes, such as machining, molding and extruding.

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VV 47 – English Vocabulary for Manufacturing 1 Jun 05, 2016

In this Business English vocabulary lesson, we’ll look at English vocabulary related to manufacturing. Companies manufacture goods in plants, or factories, where they put together raw materials or various parts and components into a final product. We’ll cover ideas such as fabrication, as well as the assembly line, where goods are assembled. Manufacturers rely on quality control, or QC, to ensure the quality of their finished goods.

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VV 46 – The 4 Ps of the Marketing Mix (Part 2) Feb 29, 2016

In this Business English vocabulary lesson, we’re going to look at the marketing mix, which is made up of the four Ps of marketing: product, price, place and promotion. We’ll look at the idea of placement, which is all about a product’s market coverage and how it gets to market through logistics and a company’s distribution channels. The final P is promotion, or advertising, which may involve public relations and marketing campaigns, including in-store promotions.

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VV 45 – The 4 Ps of the Marketing Mix (Part 1) Nov 21, 2015

In this Business English vocabulary lesson, we’re going to look at the marketing mix, which is made up of the four Ps of marketing: product, price, place and promotion. First we’ll cover ideas related to the product, which includes differentiation and positioning. A company’s products must also reflect its branding. The second P is price, and we’ll look at ideas such as penetration pricing and loss leaders, as well as price points.

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VV 44 – HR & Human Resources Management 1 Jun 07, 2015

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll look at vocabulary related to human resources. Human resources, or HR, is concerned with talent management and staff development. This may involve performance appraisals as well as learning and development to improve employees’ proficiencies. Employees may develop through on-the-job training as well as coaching. We’ll also cover equal opportunity initiatives and leadership development.

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VV 43 – Human Resources Management 1 May 31, 2015

In this Video Vocab lesson, we look at English vocabulary for human resources, or HR. People who work in HR think about a company’s headcount and how to recruit new employees or headhunt people from other companies. We’ll look at ideas such as job descriptions, as well as compensation and benefits, and how these differ from incentives.

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VV 42 – Financial Vocabulary: Corporate Taxes 2 Feb 13, 2015

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll look at taxes, particularly corporate income tax. We will learn about audits done to ensure compliance with tax laws. And we will also explore exemptions and tax credits, as well as tax breaks and tax shelters. Ultimately, companies try to gain a higher tax rebate or pay less tax overall.

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VV 41 – Financial Vocabulary: Corporate Taxes 1 Feb 06, 2015

In this Video Vocab lesson, we look at English vocabulary for taxes, particularly corporate income tax, which US businesses pay to the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. Companies must file a return with the IRS every fiscal year. On their returns, companies declare revenue and capital gains and pay a certain tax rate based on those earnings.

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VV 40 – Vocabulary: Stocks and Shares 2 Aug 11, 2014

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll look at vocabulary related to stocks and shares, which are one of several types of securities that are listed on exchanges. We’ll explore ideas such as brokers and brokerages, as well as stock indexes, initial public offerings, or IPOs and dividends.

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VV 39 – Vocabulary: Stocks and Shares 1 Jul 20, 2014

Learn financial English vocabulary related to stocks and shares. We’ll look at vocabulary related to stocks and shares, which are one of several types of securities that are listed on exchanges. We’ll explore ideas such as brokers and brokerages, as well as stock indexes, initial public offerings, or IPOs and dividends.

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VV 38 – Vocabulary: Internet Marketing 2 Jun 30, 2014

Learn English vocabulary related to search engine marketing, or SEM. Companies use SEO, or search engine optimization, to improve a web page’s SERP position. This involves activities such as link building as well as on-page optimization, in which advertisers use keywords to attract search engines. Accepted approaches to SEO are referred to as White Hat SEO and attempts to trick search engines are called Black Hat SEO.

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VV 37 – Vocabulary: Internet Marketing 1 Mar 24, 2014

In this lesson, we look at English vocabulary related to Internet marketing. One of the most common approaches to Internet marketing is PPC, or pay per click advertizing, with ads displayed on websites organized into content networks. The ads are sold by CPC, or cost per click, to advertisers, who hope for a high CTR, or click-through rate. The ads are linked to landing pages, intended to encourage visitors to make a conversion. To measure effectiveness, advertisers use analytics software to determine the CPA, or cost per acquisition.

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VV 36 – Sales Management (Part 2) Feb 04, 2014

In this lesson, we continue our look at and collocations related to sales management. Sales is one of the keys to business success. We often hear the word sales combined with other words, such as quota, commission and territory. These ideas are all related to the work of a salesperson, who may be focused on business to consumer sales, or on business to business sales, which we often refer to as B2C and B2B.

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VV 35 – Sales Management (Part 1) Feb 04, 2014

In this Video Vocab lesson, we look at vocabulary and collocations related to sales management. A sales force is made up of sales reps who try to identify leads with potential customers called prospects. A sales rep must qualify these prospects as they move down the sales funnel. At the end of the funnel, a rep hopes to close a sale, or make a deal.

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VV 34 – Macroeconomics (Part 2) May 09, 2013

In this lesson, we’ll look at some key macroeconomic terms related to consumers and prices. This includes ideas such as the income gap, the cost of living, and the consumer price index (CPI). We will also explore concepts such as inflation and purchasing power, as well as disposable income, household debt, and consumer spending.

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VV 33 – Macroeconomics (Part 1) May 09, 2013

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll look at some key macroeconomic terms, such GDP and GNP. We’ll explore the natural business cycle, which includes periods of expansion, recession and sometimes even depression. We’ll also look at the idea of trade balance between countries, which can be described as either a trade surplus or a trade deficit.

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VV 32 – Vocabulary: International Trade May 09, 2013

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll learn business English vocabulary for describing the supply chain, beginning with suppliers, who sell materials or parts to the manufacturers that assemble products. The products then go to distributors, who transport them to retailers, where they are then sold to consumers or end users.

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VV 31 – Vocabulary: Supply Chain (Part 2) Jul 04, 2012

This the second part of our look at Supply Chain vocabulary. In this lesson, we focus on more advanced concepts such as enterprise resource planning, just in time manufacturing, and quality assurance.

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VV 30 – Vocabulary: Supply Chain (Part 1) Jun 22, 2012

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll learn business English vocabulary for describing the supply chain, beginning with suppliers, who sell materials or parts to the manufacturers that assemble products. The products then go to distributors, who transport them to retailers, where they are then sold to consumers or end users.

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VV 29 – Finance & Economics: Bonds (Part 2) Apr 01, 2012

In VV 28, we looked at some of the main ideas and vocabulary for bonds, including such terms as yield, coupon, and maturity. In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll look at different types of bonds. And we’ll explain some of the key terms related to how bonds are priced and traded.

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VV 28 – Finance & Economics: Bonds (Part 1) Mar 26, 2012

In this Video Vocab lesson, we’ll explain some of the main ideas and English vocabulary related to bonds, starting with key terms such as yields, coupons, and maturity. Then we’ll look at different types of bonds. And finally we’ll look at how governments use bonds to finance their borrowing needs.

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VV 27 – Legal Vocabulary: Contract Law 2 Jan 22, 2012

This episode of Video Vocab is the second of our two-part series on vocabulary related to contract law. In our last episode, we looked at some of the basic principles of contracts. Today, we’ll focus on specific terms and language found in contracts.

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VV 26 – Legal Vocabulary: Contract Law 1 Jan 22, 2012

This episode of Video Vocab is the first of our two-part series on vocabulary related to business contracts. In this lesson, we’ll look at the key principles behind contracts and contract law.

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VV 25 – IT Vocabulary: Internet Technologies 2 Jul 31, 2011

This Video Vocab lesson is the second of our two-part series on Business English vocabulary related to Internet technologies. In our last episode, we looked at the basic tools and concepts behind Web 2.0. In this lesson, we’ll focus on the programming of websites and web-based applications.

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VV 24 – IT Vocabulary: Internet Technologies 2 Jul 31, 2011

This Video Vocab lesson is the first of a two-part series on Business English vocabulary related to Internet technologies. In part one, we’ll have a look at some of the basic tools and concepts that allow the Internet to function.

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VV 23 – Risk Management Vocabulary (Part 2) May 28, 2011

This episode of Video Vocab is the second of our two-part series on vocabulary related to risk management. In our previous lesson, we took a general look at risk management. Today, we’ll focus on the process of risk management planning.

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VV 22 – Risk Management Vocabulary (Part 1) May 28, 2011

This episode of Video Vocab is the first of a two-part series on Business English vocabulary related to risk management. In this lesson, we’ll take a look at risk management in the business world.

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VV 21 – Project Management: The Planning Process 2 Sep 23, 2010

This is the second of a two-part series on the planning process. In this lesson, we’ll examine the implementation and review of a plan.

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VV 20 – Project Management: The Planning Process 1 Sep 18, 2010

This is the first of a two-part series on the planning process. In this episode, we’ll focus on the beginning stages of the planning cycle.

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VV 19 – Marketing Vocabulary – Branding (Part 2) Apr 06, 2010

In today’s ESL video Vocab lesson is the second of a two-part series on Business English vocabulary related to marketing and branding. In the last episode, we focused on developing a brand. Today, we’ll look at ways to make a brand successful.

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VV 18 – Marketing: Branding (Part 1) Mar 28, 2010

Today’s episode is the first of a two-part Video Vocab series on business vocabulary related to marketing and branding. In part one, we’ll focus on the essential elements of establishing a successful brand.

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VV 17 – Web 2.0 Vocabulary (Part 2) Oct 11, 2009

This is the second in a two-part Video Vocab series on IT and computer vocabulary related to the “next generation” of internet technologies, commonly referred to as Web 2.0.

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VV 16 – Web 2.0 Vocabulary (Part 1) Oct 04, 2009

This is the first in a two-part Video Vocab series on IT and computer vocabulary related to the “next generation” of internet technologies, commonly referred to as Web 2.0.

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VV 15 – Financial English: Bankruptcy (Part 2) May 31, 2009

This is the second of our two-part Video Vocab series on financial English vocabulary related to bankruptcy.

In this lesson, we’re going to look at General Motor’s impending Chapter 11 filing. A bankruptcy filing by GM would rank as the third-largest bankruptcy in U.S. history.

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VV 14 – Financial English: Bankruptcy (Part 1) May 24, 2009

This is the first of a two-part Video Vocab series on Business English vocabulary related to bankruptcy.

This lesson will focus on financial English vocabulary related to the two most common types of bankruptcy in U.S. law: Chapter 11 & Chapter 7.

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VV 13 – Financial English: Credit Crunch Apr 22, 2009

The news today is full of stories about the financial crisis and recession. The complex problems behind this crisis have given rise to a whole new vocabulary. So, today we’re going to explore the language you’ve been hearing every day in the news.

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VV 12 – Accounting Vocabulary: GAAP (Part 2) Feb 02, 2009

In this episode of Video Vocab, we continue our look at Business English vocabulary related to the key components of GAAP or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. GAAP is a set of rules followed by accountants in preparing companies’ financial statements.

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VV 11 – Accounting Vocabulary: GAAP (Part 1) Jan 25, 2009

In this episode of Video Vocab we take a look at financial and accounting vocabulary related to the key components of GAAP or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. GAAP is a set of rules followed by accountants in preparing companies’ financial statements.

First we’ll hear a short article introducing the vocabulary. Then we’ll go over each word in detail, with some example sentences to show how you can use the words. At the end of the video you’ll have a chance to review and practice your new vocabulary.

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VV 10 Accounting – Basic Vocabulary (Part 2) Nov 16, 2008

In this episode of Video Vocab we take a look at financial and accounting vocabulary related to a company’s balance sheet.

First we’ll hear a short article introducing the vocabulary. Then we’ll go over each word in detail, with some example sentences to show how you can use the words. At the end of the video you’ll have a chance to review and practice your new vocabulary.

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VV 09 Accounting – Basic Vocabulary (Part 1) Nov 09, 2008

Video Vocab is a series of short videos explaining the meaning of important business terms related to many of the topics that are part of every day business conversations.

Today we’re looking at English vocabulary related to finance and accounting. First we’ll hear a short article introducing the vocabulary. Then we’ll go over each word in detail, with some example sentences to show how you can use the words. At the end of the video you’ll have a chance to review and practice your new vocabulary.

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VV 08 – Project Management (Part 2) Sep 28, 2008

We continue our look at vocabulary related to project management by looking at the words used to describe a project timeline.

First we’ll hear a short article introducing the topic and then we’ll go though each word in detail with some example sentences to show how you can use the words. At the end of the video you’ll have a chance to review practice your new vocabulary.

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VV 07 – Project Management (Part 1) Sep 23, 2008

This is the first of a two-part Video Vocab lesson on English vocabulary related to projects and project management.

First we’ll hear a short article introducing the topic and then we’ll go though each word in detail with some example sentences to show how you can use the words. At the end of the video you’ll have a chance to review practice your new vocabulary.

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VV 06 – Legal English: Commercial Law May 20, 2007

This video podcast introduces definitions and collocations for English vocabulary related to commercial law.

Feature vocabulary includes: contract law; copyright; intellectual property rights, arbitration, lawsuit; to sue; to litigate; plaintiff; defendant; damages; settlement; injunction and appeals.

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VV 05 – Legal English: Court Cases May 06, 2007

This is the second in our 3-part Video Vocab series on the law. Today we focus on English vocabulary used to describe the actions and people involved in a court case.

Key Vocabulary:
Court case (n), trial (n), judge (n), jury (n), witness (n), defendant (n), innocent (adj), guilty (adj), plea (n), testify (v), deliberate (v), verdict (n), convict (v), sentence (v), fine (n) & prison sentence (n).

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VV 04 – Law 1: Basic Legal Vocabulary May 02, 2007

In this episode of Video Vocab we’re going to look at basic vocabulary related to the law. This is the first in a three-part series: part 1 covers basic legal terms, part 2 will look at words related to a court case and part 3 will look at the vocabulary related to commercial law.

Key Vocabulary:
1. Law (civil, criminal, contract, property, trust, tort, constitutional, administrative & international)
2. Lawyer (AmE = Attorney, BrE = Solicitor)
3. Defense
4. Prosecution
5. Case

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VV 03 – Introduction to Marketing Vocabulary Mar 27, 2007

This ESL video lesson introduces 10 commonly used English vocabulary words related to marketing:
Marketing, Advertising, Brand, Launch, Consumer, Market research, Brand Identity, Public Relations or PR, Position and Campaign.

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VV 02 – Basic Economic Vocabulary Mar 22, 2007

This epsiode of Video Vocab by Business English Pod introduces 10 commonly used English words related to the economy:
Regulate, Currency, Interest Rate, Exchange Rate, Monetary Policy, Central Bank, Fluctuate, Speculate, Inflation & Basis Point.

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