Vocabulary - SpeakOut B2 - Unit 5Online version
Videoconference calls and their problems, being a team player at work, areas of work, time expressions.
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[Noun] A goal, purpose, or intention that you hope to achieve in your work or project.
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[Phrasal Verb] To start doing a new type of work or activity that is different from what you usually do.
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[Noun Phrase] An informal, relaxed conversation with someone about everyday topics.
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[Noun] A specific date or time by which a task or project must be completed.
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[Adjective] Serving as a symbol of a particular quality, idea, or brand.
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[Adverb + Adjective] Reasonably or moderately good, but not exceptional.
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A structured entry-level training program offered by big companies to university graduates.
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[Noun Phrase] Organizations or professionals (like hospitals and doctors) that deliver medical services.
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[Past Intentions Phrase] A structure used to describe a planned action or obligation in the past that didn't happen (e.g., "_____ start my new job on Monday, but the start date got postponed").
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[Verb Phrase - 3 words] To click an invitation link or enter a passcode in order to connect to an online videoconference call with your team (e.g., "Sorry I'm late, my laptop crashed when I tried to __________.").
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[Phrase - 3 words] To introduce variety, fresh ideas, or engaging activities into routine workplace tasks so that the team does not get bored or demotivated.
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[Phrasal Verb] Making progress more slowly than expected or failing to keep up with team project schedules and deadlines.
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[Idiom] To earn just enough money from your job or freelance work to cover your basic monthly living costs.
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[Grammar] A type of relative clause used in spoken or written team feedback to add extra comments (e.g., ", which was a great idea,"), separated by commas.
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[Phrase - 2 words] Describing a team member's contribution, presentation, or comment that is perfectly relevant, accurate, and concise.
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[Noun Phrase] An employment model where a professional maintains multiple part-time jobs or freelance projects across different sectors rather than holding a single full-time job.
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To formally leave your employment position or resign from a company to change your career path.
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[Noun] The industry or area of work focused on selling goods and products directly to consumers in shops or online.
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[Noun] The menu in a video call application (like Zoom or Teams) where users configure their microphone, audio output, and webcam options.
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[Phrasal Verb - 3 words] A common virtual meeting request asking a colleague to explain a visual document, proposal, or slide presentation step-by-step.
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[Time Expression - 3 words] A phrase used when telling a past story to mean "before that specific point in time" (e.g., "She started her own business in 2022. __________, she had only worked in retail.").
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[Verb] To change something so completely that it appears entirely new, especially when changing your career path (e.g., "If you are unhappy in your current job, it is never too late to __________ your professional life.").
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[Noun] The physical office or digital environment where employees carry out their daily professional duties and collaborate with teammates.
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[Phrase - 2 words] A functional phrasal verb used in meetings when asking a speaker to elaborate or give more details on a point (e.g., "Could you _______________ your last point a bit?").
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[Phrase - 2/3 word] A phrase used during an online call when a colleague's video feed suddenly stops moving due to a poor internet connection (e.g., "Sorry Sarah, __________! Your video screen completely stopped.").
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[Phrasal Verb] To enlarge an image, chart, or text section while sharing your screen during an online presentation.
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In this game there is a wheel with 24 letters of the alphabet (not includin "q", "x"). The aim of the game is to complete the alphabet wheel by saying yhe correct word for each letter in five minutes.