Vocabulary Hub · B1–C1

Business & Meetings: Essential Vocabulary

Professional vocabulary for meetings, agendas, decisions, presentations, action points and workplace discussions.

Topic level: B2, C1 · Category: Work & Communication

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1. Why this vocabulary matters

Professional vocabulary for meetings, agendas, decisions, presentations, action points and workplace discussions. The goal is not to memorise isolated translations. Learn how each item behaves in a sentence, which words commonly appear with it, and when a native speaker would naturally choose it.

2. Core business & meetings vocabulary

WordMeaning
agendaa list of subjects to be discussed in a meeting
minutesthe written record of what was discussed and decided
action pointa specific task agreed during a meeting
stakeholdera person or group affected by or interested in a project or business
proposala formal suggestion or plan
objectivea result that you are trying to achieve
consensusgeneral agreement among a group
prioritysomething more important than other tasks
updatenew information about progress or a situation
deadlinethe time by which something must be completed

3. Useful phrases and collocations

PhraseMeaning / use
bring someone up to speedgive someone the information they need to understand the current situation
raise a pointintroduce an issue for discussion
reach an agreementcome to a shared decision
follow uptake further action after a meeting or discussion

4. Put the vocabulary into sentences

Don't stop when you recognise the word. Say or write a sentence that is true for you. This forces your brain to retrieve the vocabulary instead of simply recognising it.

5. Common learning mistake

A long vocabulary list creates the illusion of progress. If you cannot use the word in a sentence two days later, you have not learned it yet. Practise a smaller group repeatedly and combine nouns, verbs, adjectives and collocations.

6. Quick practice

1. Which word means “a list of subjects to be discussed in a meeting”?


2. Which word means “the written record of what was discussed and decided”?


3. Which word means “a specific task agreed during a meeting”?


4. Which word means “a person or group affected by or interested in a project or business”?


7. Speaking challenge

Speak for 60–90 seconds about this topic. Try to use at least five items from the page. Then repeat your answer once, replacing basic words with more precise vocabulary.

8. Exam focus

This topic can appear in general English speaking and writing tasks and in exam preparation. Use vocabulary you control accurately. One natural collocation is worth more than several advanced words used incorrectly.

9. Frequently asked questions

How can I learn business meetings vocabulary effectively?

Learn words in short phrases and realistic examples, then use them in speaking or writing. Retrieval and repeated use are more effective than rereading a list.

How many new words should I learn at once?

A small set you actively practise is more useful than a large list you only recognise. Focus on meaning, pronunciation, collocations and one personal example.

Is this vocabulary useful for English exams?

Yes. Topic vocabulary can support speaking and writing in exams such as Cambridge and IELTS, but accurate and natural use matters more than forcing advanced words into every answer.

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