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Describing Graphs Language and Vocabulary

Learning and understanding the vocabulary and language for describing graphs is essential for Business English language learners. For example, students need to understand the language of graphs in order to:

  • simplify data
  • show changes over time
  • illustrate cycles
  • demonstrate trends
  • explain budgets, costs, profits and other financial statistics

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