Speak Better English with Harry Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 565
Dec 10, 2025
Explore essential collocations related to economic trends and financial changes. Learn to describe rises and falls in a clear and practical way. Discover how to articulate concepts like 'remain broadly stable' and differentiate between gradual decreases versus sharp drops. Understand terms like 'inflation soars' and 'consumer spending collapses' with real-world examples. By the end, boost your confidence in discussing market shifts and enhance your business English skills!
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Business-Focused Trend Collocations
- 'Trends' span many domains but these collocations focus on business and economic contexts.
- Harry presents 12 advanced collocations useful for describing economic movements in reports.
Use 'Remain Broadly Stable' For Little Volatility
- Use 'remain broadly stable' to indicate little overall movement or volatility.
- Harry explains 'broadly' means on average, not necessarily all the time.
Describe Slow Declines With 'Fall Gradually'
- Say 'fall gradually' to describe slow, step-by-step declines over time.
- Harry illustrates using monthly percentage drops accumulating into a larger decrease.