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Confident Business English

209. Speak with Confidence: Describing Trends and Data #2

Mar 13, 2024
Explore the vocabulary for describing data changes like increases and fluctuations. Learn about methods and mistakes in data communication, enhancing descriptions using powerful verbs like 'peak' and 'skyrocket'. Discover various verbs and structures to effectively communicate trends and changes in business, and get insights on techniques for describing data during presentations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Use specific vocabulary like 'peak' and 'surge' to describe increases in data.
  • Focus on simplicity and avoid overcomplicating descriptions when discussing changes in data.

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Vocabulary for Describing Changes Over Time

The episode delves into the importance of using specific vocabulary to describe changes over time. Listeners are encouraged to focus on vocabulary related to increases, decreases, fluctuations, and variations. Examples like 'peak,' 'soar,' 'surge,' and 'shoot up' are discussed as verbs indicating sudden and large increases.

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