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. Download Video: VV 31 – Supply Chain 2 Members: Study Notes | Online Practice

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. Download Video: VV 30 – […]

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. Download Video: VV 29 […]

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. Download Video: VV 28 – […]

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. Download Video: VV 27 – Contract Law 2 Members: Study Notes | […]

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. Download Video: VV 26 – Contract Law 1 Members: Study Notes | Online Practice

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. Download Video: VV 25 – Internet Technologies 2 […]

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. Download Video: VV 24 – Internet Technologies 1 Members: Study Notes | Online Practice

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. Video Vocab Mobile Apps Ovi (Nokia) App: Free download from the Ovi store iPhone/iPod App:Free […]

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. Video Vocab Mobile Apps Ovi (Nokia) App: Free download from the Ovi store iPhone/iPad App: Free download from iTunes Download Video: […]

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. Video Vocab iPhone/iPod App now available: Free download from iTunes Download: VV 20 Project Planning (Part 1) Members: Study Notes | Online Practice | MP3 Audio Only

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. Video Vocab iPhone/iPod App now available: Free download from iTunes Download: VV 20 Project Planning (Part 1) Members: Study Notes | Online Practice | MP3 Audio

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. Subscribe to Video Vocab TV in iTunes and receive a free copy of […]

This is a free study guide for all users who subscribed to Video Vocab TV in iTunes. The guide contains a complete transcript of VV 18 & 19 – Banding, including vocabulary definitions and examples. You can also access the online quizzes for these lessons on this clink: VV 18 & 19 Online Quizzes FREE: […]

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. Download the video: VV 18 – Branding (Part 1) Members: Study Notes | Online Practice| MP3 Audio Only

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. Download: VV 17 – Web 2.0 (Part 2) Members: Study Notes | Online Practice | MP3 Audio

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. Download: VV 16 – Web 2.0 (Part 1) Members: Study Notes | Online Practice | MP3 Audio

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. Download: VV15 – Bankruptcy (Part 2) Premium Members: Study Notes […]

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. Download: VV 14 – Bankruptcy Vocabulary (Part 1) Members: Study Notes | Online […]

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. Download: VV 13 – Credit Crunch Members: Study Notes | Online Practice

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. Download: VV 12 – Accounting: GAAP (Part 2) Premium Members: Study Notes | Online Practice

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]