BE 139: Should you Say Tens of Thousands? Numbers to Avoid in Business English

The hosts discuss challenges of teaching numbers in different languages and address confusion caused by the usage of 'tens of millions' in English. They explore translating numbers across languages and highlight consequences of misunderstanding numbers. In business English, they recommend using 'thousands' instead of 'tens of thousands' for conciseness. They discuss talking about numbers in the millions and emphasize the importance of clarity and understanding when communicating numerical information. The hosts promote a course on reading and saying numbers in English and sponsor 'Epsid Eco Tank', an ink cartridge alternative for printers.