Free Business English exercises.

44 complete 60-minute lessons on workplace topics, from pay transparency to AI in hiring. Each has warm-up questions, vocabulary, a reading text, grammar practice and a role play. Free to use in class or on your own, and printable.

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B1 Intermediate

Is Diversity Hiring Tokenism?

In recent years, many organizations have adopted diversity hiring policies to create more inclusive workplaces.

60 minHR and careers
B1 Intermediate

Is Fast Fashion Destroying the Planet?

Fast fashion has changed the way people buy clothes.

60 minMarketing and consumers
B1 Intermediate

Is Firing Older Workers Age Discrimination or Efficiency?

As populations age in many countries, companies are facing a difficult decision: should they keep older workers or replace them with younger employees?

60 minHR and careers
B1 Intermediate

Is Homeschooling Better Than Traditional Schooling?

In recent years, homeschooling has become more popular worldwide.

60 minSociety and debate
B1 Intermediate

Is Influencer Marketing Manipulative?

Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful forms of advertising in the digital age.

60 minMarketing and consumers
B1 Intermediate

Should Artificial Intelligence Be Used in Schools?

Artificial intelligence, often called AI, is becoming a common part of everyday life.

60 minTechnology and work
B1 Intermediate

Should Billionaires Exist in Modern Society?

In today’s global economy, billionaires are more visible than ever.

60 minSociety and debate
B1 Intermediate

Should Celebrities Be Role Models?

In today’s world, celebrities have a powerful platform.

60 minSociety and debate
B1 Intermediate

Should Cloning Be Allowed?

Cloning has been a topic of debate for decades.

60 minSociety and debate
B1 Intermediate

Should Leaders Prioritize Profit Over People?

In modern society, leaders in business and politics face a difficult question: should they prioritize profit over people?

60 minLeadership and ethics
B1 Intermediate

Should Managers Know Employees’ Personal Lives?

Many modern companies encourage managers to “know their people”.

60 minLeadership and ethics
B1 Intermediate

Should Unions Still Exist in Modern Workplaces?

Labor unions have played a major role in shaping modern workplaces.

60 minHR and careers
B1 Intermediate

Should Whistleblowers Be Rewarded or Punished?

Whistleblowers play a controversial role in modern society.

60 minLeadership and ethics
B2 Upper intermediate

Age Discrimination in Hiring – Experience vs. Youth

Age discrimination, or ageism, in hiring has become an increasingly debated issue in workplaces around the world.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Diversity Quotas in Hiring

Diversity quotas in hiring have sparked one of the most heated debates in corporate policy.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Do Consultants Solve Problems or Just Sell Expensive Slides?

In the modern business world, consultants play a major role in helping companies improve performance, solve complex problems, and design long-term strategies.

60 minBusiness and strategy
B2 Upper intermediate

Drone Delivery Services – Convenience or Chaos?

Drone delivery services are rapidly gaining attention as a futuristic solution for fast and convenient logistics.

60 minTechnology and work
B2 Upper intermediate

Internet of Things (IoT) in Workplaces – Innovation or Privacy Nightmare?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming workplaces, promising increased efficiency, safety, and automation.

60 minTechnology and work
B2 Upper intermediate

Internships – Paid vs. Unpaid

Internships are widely regarded as stepping stones into the professional world, but the debate over whether they should be paid has become increasingly controversial.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Job Hopping – Career Flexibility or Red Flag?

Job hopping—the practice of changing jobs frequently—has become increasingly common in today’s workforce.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Layoffs vs. Retraining – Cutting Costs or Investing in People?

In today’s competitive business environment, companies frequently face the dilemma of whether to lay off employees or invest in retraining them.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Mandatory Wellness Programs – Employee Health or Employer Control?

Mandatory wellness programs have become a controversial trend in modern workplaces.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Pay Transparency – Should Salaries Be Openly Shared Within the Company?

In recent years, pay transparency has become one of the most contentious issues in corporate governance.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Salary Negotiation Transparency – Open or Private?

Salary negotiation transparency is one of the most debated topics in modern workplaces.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Should Housing Be an Investment or a Human Right?

Housing is one of the most essential human needs, yet in many parts of the world it has become one of the most powerful financial assets.

60 minSociety and debate
B2 Upper intermediate

Should Software Control Features You Already Paid For?

In today’s digital economy, many products no longer function independently from software.

60 minTechnology and work
B2 Upper intermediate

Subscription vs. Ownership – Streaming or Buying?

In recent years, subscription-based services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Spotify have fundamentally changed how people access digital content.

60 minMarketing and consumers
B2 Upper intermediate

The Art of Being Right

Arthur Schopenhauer offers a sharp and often skeptical view of human argumentation.

60 minBusiness and strategy
B2 Upper intermediate

Unlimited Vacation Policies – Productivity Booster or Employee Trap?

Unlimited vacation policies, once a bold perk of tech startups, have become a controversial trend in modern workplaces.

60 minHR and careers
B2 Upper intermediate

Why Do People Pay €10,000 for a Bag?

At first glance, spending €10,000 on a handbag may seem irrational.

60 minMarketing and consumers
B2 Upper intermediate

Work-from-Anywhere Policies – Freedom or Productivity Risk?

Work-from-anywhere policies have become a hallmark of modern corporate flexibility.

60 minHR and careers
C1 Advanced

Algorithmic Pricing in E-Commerce

The rise of e-commerce has brought significant advancements in pricing strategies.

60 minTechnology and work
C1 Advanced

Automation at Work: Threat or Opportunity?

Automation has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept into a central force shaping modern business.

60 minTechnology and work
C1 Advanced

Banning Social Media Access During Work Hours

In recent years, the role of social media in the workplace has sparked intense debate.

60 minHR and careers
C1 Advanced

Corporate Influence on Politics

In recent years, the intersection between corporate power and political decision-making has become one of the most contentious debates in modern democracies.

60 minLeadership and ethics
C1 Advanced

Corporate Sponsorship in Education – Support or Influence?

Corporate sponsorship in education has grown significantly over the past decade.

60 minLeadership and ethics
C1 Advanced

Corporate Tax Avoidance and Global Inequality

In the modern global economy, corporate tax avoidance has become a contentious issue.

60 minLeadership and ethics
C1 Advanced

Fast Fashion – Economic Growth or Environmental Disaster?

Fast fashion has revolutionized the clothing industry by offering trendy designs at low prices, transforming how consumers interact with fashion.

60 minMarketing and consumers
C1 Advanced

Fast Food Advertising to Children – Public Health Concern or Business Strategy?

Fast food companies have long relied on advertising to attract new customers, with a particular focus on children.

60 minMarketing and consumers
C1 Advanced

Gig Economy – Flexibility or Exploitation?

The gig economy has rapidly transformed the labor market by offering flexible, short-term work opportunities via digital platforms.

60 minTechnology and work
C1 Advanced

Luxury Brands and Social Responsibility – Status Symbol or Ethical Obligation?

The luxury market is facing an unprecedented ethical dilemma.

60 minLeadership and ethics
C1 Advanced

Mandatory Remote Work Policies vs. Office Culture

Since the pandemic, remote work has shifted from a temporary solution to a permanent feature of many companies worldwide.

60 minHR and careers
C1 Advanced

The Ethics of AI in Hiring Decisions

In the last decade, artificial intelligence has emerged as a central tool in recruitment, promising efficiency, objectivity, and predictive accuracy.

60 minHR and careers
C1 Advanced

Universal Basic Income and the Future of Work

The debate over universal basic income (UBI) has intensified as automation, AI, and gig economies reshape labor markets worldwide.

60 minTechnology and work

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