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Business English
Business English is a part of English for specific purposes and can be considered a specialism within English
language learning and teaching. Many non-native English speakers study the subject with the goal of doing
business with English-speaking countries, or with companies located outside the English-speaking world but
which nonetheless use English as a shared language or lingua franca. Much of the English communication that
takes place within business circles all over the world occurs between non-native speakers. In cases such as
these, the object of the exercise is efficient and effective communication. The strict rules of grammar are in such
cases sometimes ignored, when, for example, a stressed negotiator's only goal is to reach an agreement as
quickly as possible.

Money
Money is what you use to buy things. You may earn money from completing household chores, getting good
grades, for your allowance, or for losing a tooth! Money is very important in our world and comes in many
different forms
People have been using money for hundreds of years. Before money gave specific values for things, people
simply traded items. In the United States, we use the dollar as our currency or money, but people in different
parts of the world use different currencies, though some countries also use or accept our dollars.
People earn money from the jobs they work and use that money to save for the future, pay for their houses, cars,
food, taxes, medical needs and household items among other things. Even things such as turning the lights on,
using the air conditioning or heat, and connecting to the internet cost money.

Bank
Banks are places where people can keep their money. Most people use banks to save money in their savings
accounts and to pay money from their checking accounts. Today, when a person earns money from their job,
their paycheck is often electronically deposited (put) into their savings or checking account. Then, he or she can
pay their bills by writing checks from their checking accounts or pay online where their bills are electronically
connected to their bank accounts.
Banks also give loans to people. People may use the bank’s money to buy new houses, cars, or to start
businesses among other reasons. The bank makes money from lending by charging interest. In other words,
people have to pay back more than they borrowed. This amount depends on how risky the bank thinks the
borrower is and how fast the loan is paid back among other things.

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 Administration Skills
Any person in charge of running an organization must have strong administration skills, which include both
organizational and technical skills. Many organizations hire administrative assistants to make sure the work is
completed in an organized and efficient manner. These assistants help their organizations with basic technical
work, like setting up PowerPoint presentations and filing data onto computer databases. The work of an
administrative assistant has been enhanced by advanced computer technology and effective voice messaging
systems. Organizational abilities such as time management and communication skills are also important
administrative skills.

Social Networking Service

A social networking service (also social networking site, SNS or social media) is an online platform that is used
by people to build social networks or social relations with other people who share similar personal or career
interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections. Social networking sites are varied and they
incorporate a range of new information and communication tools such as availability on desktop and laptops,
mobile devices such as tablet computers and smartphones, digital photo/video/sharing . Social network services
can be split into three types: socializing social network services are primarily for socializing with existing
friends (e.g., Facebook)

Administration Skills and Social Networking Service

Any person in charge of running an organization must 1 have strong administration skills, which include both
organizational and 2 technical skills. Many organizations hire administrative 3 assistants to make sure the work
is completed in an organized and efficient manner. These assistants help their organizations with basic technical
work, like setting up PowerPoint presentations and filing data onto 4 computer databases. The work of an
administrative assistant has been enhanced by advanced computer 5 technology and effective voice messaging
systems. Organizational abilities such as time 6 management and communication skills are also important
administrative skills.
A social networking 7 service (also social networking site, SNS or social media) is an online platform that is
used by people to build social networks or social relations with other 8 people who share similar personal or
career interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections. Social 9 networking sites are varied and they
incorporate a range of new information and 10 communication tools such as availability on desktop and laptops,
mobile devices such as tablet computers and 11 smartphones, digital photo/video/sharing . Social network
services can be split into three types: socializing social network services are primarily for socializing with
existing friends (e.g., Facebook) 2
 Advantages of Learning English
First, students who know English are able to find their favorite job related with their field. Second, they can
communicate with countries which speak English and do business in domestic and abroad. Third, they are easy
to travel and study oversea.

The Benefits of Learning English

English is an international language in the world. Most people are using this language on the daily life. It is an
important language because we use this language to communicate with other country’s people. We also use
English in many places. For example, it is used in the international business, computer language, movies, and
so on. As a result, many people think learning English can get big benefits. Why we say learning English can
get benefits? Because you can become an international person, because you can communicate with any people
in the world, and become you can improve the changes in the job. English is a common language and you can
use English to become an international person. First, you could get the news faster than the others could.
Second, should understand other countries for using English. Third, you would depend on English to read the
latest books or magazines in the world. Therefore, it can get you gain more and more knowledge for studying
English. English is an international language. When you go travelling, you will speak English to ask the roads.
When you play the computer, you will use English talk to other people. In addition, you can know many
friends in the world. So, learning English is a good way to communicate for foreign people. English is a general
language because we have to use this every day. For example, there are many new technologies, new
computers, new machines, and so on. So we need someone who will read, speak, listen, and write English very
well. Besides, many companies need good office employees to do international business. Consequently, if you
read, write, listen, and speak very well, you will have good occupation for getting job. In conclusion, you will
know learning English can get three major benefits, which are becoming an international person,
communicating with any people in the world, and improving the changes in the job. When we know the benefits
of learning English.

What Is Human Resource Development (HRD)?

Human Resource Development (HRD) is the1 framework for helping employees develop their personal and
organizational skills, knowledge, and2 abilities. HRD is one of the most significant opportunities that employees
seek when they consider you as an3 employer. The ability, and encouragement, to continue to develop their4
skills help you to retain and motivate employees.

Human Resource5 Development includes such opportunities as employee training, employee career 3
development, performance6 management and development, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, key
employee identification, tuition assistance, and organization development. The focus of all aspects of7 Human
Resource Development is on developing the most superior workforce so that the organization and individual
employees can accomplish their work goals in service to8 customers.

Organizations have many9 opportunities for human resources or employee development, both within and outside
of the workplace. Human10 Resource Development can be formal such as in classroom training, a college
course, or an organizational planned change effort. These are the options that you have for11 developing your
employees. Formal training can add value in your workplace.

Leadership Skills

Leadership is a personal1 characteristic that individuals will hear about repeatedly throughout a lifetime.
Employers look for leadership2 skills in managers as well as entry-level employees. Some individuals are
natural leaders; others can learn and implement the skills to become a3 leader. Knowing what characteristics are
being sought in a leader can help an individual land the perfect management position.

Leadership skills can4 help you in all aspects of your career, from applying for jobs to seeking career
advancement. One of many soft skills that5 employers value, leadership skills often incorporate several different
personality traits and communication abilities that are useful for anyone to learn and6 practice over time.

Knowing the definitions of leadership skills and seeing relevant examples can be especially helpful when you’re
writing your resume. If you’re applying for jobs that require you to take initiative and be a leader—whether as a
manager or among your peers—you should list leadership skills on your resume.

MONEY
Complete the text with words in the box. The first one has been done for you.
things money connecting important household
save hundreds earn different dollar currencies
Money is what you use to buy 1 things. You may 2 _________ money from completing household chores, getting
good grades, for your allowance, or for losing a tooth! Money is very 3 ________ in our world and comes in
many 4 ___________ forms. People have been using money for 5 ____________ of years. Before money gave
specific values for things, people simply traded items. In the United States, we use the 6 ___________ as our
currency or money, but people in different parts of the world use different 7 __________ ________
, though some
countries also use or accept our dollars.
People earn 8 ________ from the jobs they work and use that money to 9 _____________ for the future, pay for their
houses, cars, food, taxes, medical needs an different 10 ______________ items among other things. 4
Even things such as turning the lights on, using the air conditioning or heat, and 11 _____________ to the
internet cost money.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Complete the text with words in the box. The first one has been done for you.
charge have technical computer efficient assistants
presentations management administrative important databases
Any person in 1 charge of running an organization must 2 _______ strong administration skills, which include
both organizational and 3 ___________ skills. Many organizations hire administrative 4 ____________ to make
sure the work is completed in an organized and 5 __________ manner. These assistants help their organizations
with basic technical work, like setting up PowerPoint 6 ________________ and filing data onto computer 7
_____________. The work of an 8 administrative assistant has been enhanced by advanced 9 _____________
technology and effective voice messaging systems. Organizational abilities such as time 10 _______________
and communication skills are also 11 _____________ administrative skills.

Social Networking Service

Complete the text with words in the box. The first one has been done for you.
service platform build friends information people
smartphones network video laptops connections
A social networking 1 service (also social networking site, SNS or social media) is an online 2 __________ that
is used by people to 3 _________ social networks or social relations with other 4 __________ who share similar
personal or career interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life 5 ______________. Social networking sites are
varied and they incorporate a range of new 6 ______________ and communication tools such as availability on
desktop and 7___________, mobile devices such as tablet computers and 8 _______________, digital photo/9
________ /sharing . Social network services can be split into three types: socializing social 10 ___________
services are primarily for socializing with existing 11 __________ (e.g., Facebook)
Administration Skills and Social Networking Service
Complete the text with words from the box. The first one has been done for you.
have technical assistants service people smartphones
computer technology communication networking management

Any person in charge of running an organization must 1 have strong administration skills, which include both
organizational and 2 ___________ skills. Many organizations hire administrative 3 ____________ to make sure
the work is completed in an organized and efficient manner. These assistants help their organizations with basic
technical work, like setting up PowerPoint presentations and filing data onto 4 ____________ databases. 5
The work of an administrative assistant has been enhanced by advanced computer 5 ______________ and
effective voice messaging systems. Organizational abilities such as time 6 _________________ and
communication skills are also important administrative skills.
A social networking 7 __________ (also social networking site, SNS or social media) is an online platform that
is used by people to build social networks or social relations with other 8 ____________ who share similar
personal or career interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life connections. Social 9 _____________ sites are
varied and they incorporate a range of new information and 10 ________________ tools such as availability on
desktop and laptops, mobile devices such as tablet computers and 11 _______________, digital
photo/video/sharing . Social network services can be split into three types: socializing social network services
are primarily for socializing with existing friends (e.g., Facebook)
What Is Human Resource Development (HRD)?
Complete the text with words from the box. The first one has been done for you.
framework abilities employer skills Human Development
management customers opportunities Resource developing

Human Resource Development (HRD) is the 1framework for helping employees develop their personal and
organizational skills, knowledge, and 2 __________ . HRD is one of the most significant opportunities that
employees seek when they consider you as an 3 _____________ . The ability, and encouragement, to continue
to develop their 4 _________ help you to retain and motivate employees.

Human Resource 5 _____________ includes such opportunities as employee training, employee career
development, performance 6 ______________ and development, coaching, mentoring, succession planning,
key employee identification, tuition assistance, and organization development. The focus of all aspects of 7
_________ Resource Development is on developing the most superior workforce so that the organization and
individual employees can accomplish their work goals in service to 8 ___________ .

Organizations have many 9 ____________ for human resources or employee development, both within and
outside of the workplace. Human 10 ____________ Development can be formal such as in classroom training,
a college course, or an organizational planned change effort. These are the options that you have for 11
___________ your employees. Formal training can add value in your workplace.