Vocabulary Lessons

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.

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

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

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?