I. Introduction:

Finding a good job and performing your duties well can lead to better pay and promotions. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

[ What's the Difference? ]

1. change jobs
2. commute to work
3. draw up plans
4. fill out paperwork
5. get a promotion
6. get a raise
7. get fired
8. give a presentation
9. go home
10. go on a business trip
11. go on vacation
12. go out to lunch
13. go to a meeting
14. go to work
15. make copies
16. meet with a client
17. quit your job
18. send a fax
19. take a day off
20. write a proposal
21. write a report

III. Follow-Up: Top

Discuss a typical day at work. What are your responsibilities and duties? Are you satisfied with your working conditions and what do employees have to do to get a raise or a promotion? Can workers take days off and are they given paid vacation?

Online Listening Practice (from www.esl-lab.com and www.dailyesl.com):

• Business Communications: Easy
• Professional Babysitting: Difficult