How to use this lesson: read each item aloud, notice the collocation, cover the definition and retrieve the word from memory. Then use at least three items in your own sentences.
10 useful words and phrases
negotiate
To discuss something in order to reach agreement.
Example: They negotiated a better starting salary.
Natural collocation: negotiate terms
objective
A specific result you want to achieve.
Example: Our main objective is to improve retention.
Natural collocation: achieve an objective
performance
How well a person or organisation does something.
Example: Her performance improved this quarter.
Natural collocation: performance review
role
The function or position someone has at work.
Example: My role involves supporting international clients.
Natural collocation: a senior role
deadline
The latest time by which something must be completed.
Example: We have a tight deadline this Friday.
Natural collocation: meet a deadline
workload
The amount of work a person has to do.
Example: My workload is heavier at the end of the month.
Natural collocation: manage your workload
colleague
A person you work with.
Example: I asked a colleague to review the report.
Natural collocation: former colleague
recruit
To find and employ new staff.
Example: The company plans to recruit three engineers.
Natural collocation: recruit staff
candidate
A person being considered for a job.
Example: Each candidate will have a second interview.
Natural collocation: strong candidate
promotion
A move to a more senior job.
Example: She received a promotion after two years.
Natural collocation: get a promotion
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “to discuss something in order to reach agreement”? negotiate
- 2. Which word means “a specific result you want to achieve”? objective
- 3. Which word means “how well a person or organisation does something”? performance
- 4. Which word means “the function or position someone has at work”? role
- 5. Which word means “the latest time by which something must be completed”? deadline
Make the vocabulary active
Choose five items above and make them personal. Say one true sentence about your life, work, studies or experience for each item. For stronger recall, return tomorrow and try to reproduce the collocations without looking.