Talking About Your Company

In business, it is important to talk about your company clearly and confidently. This guide from First Business English will help Business English learners describe their company using useful words and phrases. There is also an example conversation to get you started talking about your company.

1. Key Information About a Company

When talking about your company, you can mention:

• Company Name – “I work for ABC Ltd.”

• Industry – “We are in the technology industry.”

• Location – “Our headquarters are in London.”

• Size – “We have 200 employees.”

• Products/Services – “We sell software for businesses.”

• History – “The company was founded in 2010.”

• Success – “We have customers in over 20 countries.”

2. Useful Phrases

Here are some phrases to use when talking about your company:

• “Our company specializes in…”

• “We provide services to…”

• “Our main office is located in…”

• “We have been in business for…”

• “Our company is growing fast.”

3. Example Conversation

Here is a simple conversation about a company:

Sophie: Hi, John! What company do you work for?

John: Hi, Sophie! I work for Tech Solutions Ltd.

Sophie: What does your company do?

John: We provide IT support for small businesses.

Sophie: That sounds interesting! How big is your company?

John: We have 100 employees, and our main office is in New York.

Sophie: Wow! How long has the company been in business?

John: We started in 2015, and now we have clients in 10 countries.

Sophie: That’s great! Your company is growing fast.

John: Yes, we are very proud of our progress.

4. Practice Speaking

Try practicing with a friend:

• Describe your company using the key information.

• Ask and answer questions about different companies.

• Use phrases like “We specialize in…” and “Our company is based in…”

5. Final Tips

• Speak clearly and confidently about your company.

• Use simple and professional language.

• Practice explaining your company in different situations (meetings, networking, emails).