Module Focus
English for Special Purposes
Retail and E-Commerce English
A retail and e-commerce English curriculum for merchandising, pricing, inventory, fulfillment, marketplaces, customer complaints, returns, conversion metrics, promotions, and vendor coordination.
- 8 modules
- 32 field terms
- Interactive practice
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Web Practice Lab
Rehearse the language, response, and decision
Work through a three-step sequence: identify the field language, choose the strongest response, then select the next controlled decision move.
Guided Decision Lab
Jargon Flashcard
Answer Rationale
Why the strongest phrase fits
Choose an option to see the workplace rationale.
Dialogue Coach
Model line
Language notes
Progress
Practice checklist
0 of 4 complete
Student PDF in Web Form
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Merchandising and Assortment Planning
Discuss assortment choices using customer, margin, and inventory language.
assortment, SKU, sell-through, gross margin
Pricing, Promotions, and Margin
Explain discount strategy beyond top-line sales.
markdown, promotion, gross margin, cannibalization
Inventory, Allocation, and Replenishment
Balance stock availability with working capital.
allocation, replenishment, stockout, inventory turn
Fulfillment, Shipping, and Returns
Communicate order problems with clear recovery options.
fulfillment, SLA, return rate, carrier
Conversion, UX, and Digital Analytics
Discuss website performance using funnel language.
conversion rate, funnel, cart abandonment, A/B test
Marketplace and Vendor Management
Hold marketplace or vendor partners accountable.
marketplace, vendor scorecard, SLA, defect rate
Customer Service and Escalations
Respond to angry customers without policy chaos.
return policy, goodwill credit, chargeback, customer lifetime value
Store Operations and Omnichannel Execution
Coordinate store, online, and fulfillment workflows.
BOPIS, inventory accuracy, queue, labor model
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