As you grow more confident in English, you, an ESL learner, may find yourself in professional or networking situations where “business cards” come up. Mastering today’s vocabulary will give you the tools to navigate workplace and business conversations smoothly. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Business card (Noun): A small card that shows a person’s name, job, and contact information.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. He gave me his business card after the meeting.

     2. I designed my own business card to bring to networking events.

     3. A good business card should be clear and easy to read.

2. Contact information (Noun): Details that help someone reach you, such as your phone number or email address.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Make sure your contact information is correct on your card.

     2. Her contact information includes her LinkedIn and email.

     3. I updated my contact information before printing new cards.

3. Networking (Noun): Meeting and talking to people to make professional connections.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Business cards are useful for networking events.

     2. I went to a networking event and met people from different industries.

     3. Good networking can help you find new job opportunities.

4. Job title (Noun): The name of a person's position or role at work.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. My job title is Marketing Manager.

     2. Each business card listed a name and job title.

     3. She changed her job title after getting promoted.

5. Company (Noun): An organization or business that sells products or services.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. His business card had the logo of his company on it.

     2. I work for a small tech company downtown.

     3. The company gave everyone custom cards for the trade show.

At the conference, I met someone from a big tech company and we exchanged business cards. His job title was Product Designer, and his contact information was listed right below his name. We talked during the networking session and agreed to stay in touch for future projects.