Vocabulary - SpeakOut B2 - Unit 5Version en ligne
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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