In our last lesson, we looked at words that are used to talk about jobs and working. Let's now have a look at how companies are structured and review words that are regularly used in business English. 

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Generally, companies and institutions have different "departments." For example, an IT department—short for "information technology"—handles any responsibilities related to computers and networks. The person in charge of a department can be referred to as a "department head," but also a "director" or "manager."

This is Jonathan from human resources at Phonez and More.

Caption 12, The Company: The Job Interview

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We've taken the time to interview quite a few people for the position in the marketing department.

Captions 9-10, The Company: Starting on a New Job

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Well, we zipped over here from Maui with my head of R and D [research and development] Michi Schweiger.

Captions 2-3, Naish SUP: Aloha Big Island!

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Some companies have multiple offices or "branches" in different cities, and may have a central office or headquarters. 

Welcome to corporate headquarters.

Caption 49, Cannes Advertising Festival Apple: Escape from the Office

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We currently offer our after-school program at the Williamsburg branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.

Captions 45-46, Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.: Learn about this fun shop in Brooklyn, NY!

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Here are some important words related to daily operations:

And I called together an important board meeting of the local charitable organizations dedicated to protecting water.

Captions 20-21, Alison's Adventures: Your Passport to the World (LONDON)

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And NBC News is reporting that during a conference call, McConnell urged members of his Republican caucus not to mount an objection.

Captions 49-51, News: McConnell Accepts Reality, Trump Still Won't Concede

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Next Thursday, I'm gonna write a report about my meetings in Chicago.

Caption 81, Side by Side - Beginners: Future Tense - going to

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Further Learning
There are many videos featuring business topics on Yabla English, all of which contain essential vocabulary.