The Importance of English in the World of International Business

EXERCISE 1 Match the following words to their synonyms.

1 regardless A common language 1 2 state-of-the art B businessman 2 3 essential C demand 3 4 entrepreneur D latest, most modern 4 5 exigency E deal with 5 6 enterprise F irrespective 6 7 lingua franca G a company, a business 7 8 tackle H vital 8

EXERCISE 2 Decide whether statements 1-5 are true (T) or false (F).

1 English belongs among those languages that are commonly used in business.

2 The disadvantage of hiring translators lies in the fact, that they are not loyal and committed enough.

3 Knowledge and experience are the two components of reaching and staying at the top.

4 The lack of the ability to communicate in English has been the comparative advantage for many.

5 Technical development is the reason why doing business is not only confined to local endeavor any more.

EXERCISE 3 Combine the following words to form word-partnerships.

1 business A business 1 2 state-of-the art B franca 2 3 communicate C relationships 3 4 establish D people 4 5 lingua E technology 5 6 comparative F speakers 6 7 international G knowledge 7 8 native H advantage 8