The Language of Business

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A

Language

called Business

By: Patrick López

Special Guest: Humberto DeAndrade

Unique Context

• We have to consider how there are unique contexts with a unique body of words.

• Some of these words acquire a new meaning when applied in these contexts.

Unique Context

• For example: "What's up?" Could mean "How are you?" or "What is actually up there? A bird? A plane? Superman?"

Unique Context

• From here, language gets only complicated because of the change of context. One word can mean a different thing with family, friends, school, or any different social group, including, work.

Let's Learn Some Vocabulary!

• Here are some vocabulary words and expressions that you may find in any business venture!

Vocabulary:

• Elevator pitch

• To catch up

• To be ahead of the curve

Vocabulary:

• Elevator pitch: Accurately present your project or company in a short amount of time

• To catch up: To pick up on work

• To be ahead of the curve: To plan ahead and foresee results

Vocabulary:

• A ballpark figure

• To kick off

• By the book

Vocabulary:

• A ballpark figure: A rough estimate

• To kick off: To start

• By the book: To follow the rules accordingly

Vocabulary:

• To look at the big picture

• To drop the ball

• To be in the black / red

Vocabulary:

• To look at the big picture: To see things from an overall perspective

• To drop the ball: To fail at something

• To be in the black / red: Black means you are making money and red means the opposite