Coursebook B1 Business Partner Vocabulary

Key vocabulary terms and definitions from Units 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of the B1 Business Partner Coursebook.

A can-do attitude

A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to tackle tasks.

Adaptability

The ability to adjust or change to suit different conditions.

Ambition

A strong desire to achieve success, power, or wealth.

Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, real, or true.

Critical thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment.

Dependability

The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Team player

A person who possesses excellent teamwork skills and works well with others.

Think outside the box

To think creatively or from a new and unconventional perspective.

Transferable

Capable of being moved or applied from one situation or place to another.

Extraction of raw material

The process of obtaining basic materials from the earth.

Primary sector

The first sector of the economy, including agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.

Secondary sector

The second sector of the economy, focused on industrial manufacturing.

Tertiary sector

The third sector of the economy, focused on providing services.

Consumer brand

A brand that achieves fame through general consumers rather than through other companies.

Customisation

the process of making or changing something according to a customer's specific requirements.

Target territories

Specific geographic areas or regions that a business is aiming to reach or enter.

Disrupt

To interrupt, break, or cause a disturbance in a process or system.

Innovation

The act of evolving, developing, or introducing something new.

Top-of-the-range

The most expensive and high-quality product in a specific group or line.

No-frills flight

A low-cost flight that does not include non-essential services like free food or drinks.

Priority boarding

The privilege of being allowed to enter a plane, train, or ship before other passengers.

VIP treatment

Special care and high-quality service provided to very important individuals.

Digital communication

The process of communicating through the internet or digital technology.

Manageable

Capable of being controlled, handled, or dealt with easily.