Business English Magazine

Business English Magazine is a bimonthly publication designed for Polish-speaking professionals, students, and entrepreneurs who want to master the language of global business. Each issue offers authentic articles about international markets, leadership, innovation, and culture — all written in English and supported by Polish explanations, vocabulary lists, and audio materials. Readers not only improve their language skills but also gain valuable business knowledge and cultural insight. Perfect for those who use English at work or plan an international career.

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Business English Magazine

EATING FAST AND SLOW

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Poland's Nuclear Programme • With current energy policy1 trends turning against coal-fired2 power stations3, plus doubts4 as to the cost-effectiveness5 of renewable energy6, nuclear energy is back in favour7 in Poland. Jonathan Moore examines Poland’s proposed atomic power stations.

Spanish Housing Crisis1 • For tourists, the sun, sea and sangria, and maybe even a holiday villa in Spain have nothing but positive connotations. However, for many locals, there is an acute2 shortage3 of affordable4 housing, leading to anger and protest.

CONDITIONALS PRACTICE • Complete each sentence with the appropriate verb (A–H), which you might need to modify to fit the given conditional structure.

Poland Goes into Space • The last time Poland put an astronaut into space was as part of the Soviet Union’s Soyuz missions almost 50 years ago. This time, thanks to Sławosz UznańskiWiśniewski entering the stratosphere on a private mission, it’s a whole new ball game1.

Mirosław Hermaszewski: Poland's First Astronaut

Injecting1 Change: The Weight Loss2 Revolution • For more than a century, people have chased slimmer figures through fads3, franchises4 and pharmaceuticals. But a new weight loss era has arrived, fuelled by5 blockbuster6 drugs7 that promise far more than modest8 success. As global demand9 for GLP-1 injections like Ozempic and Wegovy skyrockets10, Paul Martin examines how these “miracle jabs11” are reshaping12 the very idea of dieting13.

Language Matters: Talking About Weight Loss Respectfully1

Fog Harvesting1 • Humankind2 has tried for millennia to harness3 the power of nature, employing4 solar, wind and wave energy5, and gravity-fed6 irrigation systems7. Those with solar panels may bemoan8 sunless winter days, but it seems that the adage9 that every cloud has a silver lining10 might be true.

LINKING WORDS PRACTICE

Zero Day • Could a cyberattack immobilise1 an entire2 nation3? We explore whether4 the concept of Zero Day is entertaining fiction, or a real possibility.

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Fact Box: Smart Dust at a Glance1

The Rise of Smart Dust1: Tiny Sensors2, Big Impact • In the ever-evolving landscape3 of technology, a new frontier4 is emerging5. It is invisible6 to the naked eye7, yet holds immense potential8 to transform industries and daily life9. Welcome to the miniature world of smart dust.

How Sarah Hamouda Turned a Craving1 Into a Global TikTok Sensation • In a world where social media often dictates trends and consumer behaviour2, Sarah Hamouda stands as a shining example3 of what happens when culinary creativity meets digital virality4.

GERUND VS. INFINITIVE PRACTICE • Complete each sentence with the appropriate verb (A–H) and form.

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Zelmer: Cooking Up1 a Comeback2 • Imagine the faint3 purr4 of a vacuum cleaner5, or the whoosh6 of a food processor7. If you grew up8 in Poland, the chances are that9 this domestic10 soundtrack11 came courtesy of12 household appliance13 brand Zelmer. Paul Martin charts14 this...