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
contract
A formal agreement, especially about work.
Example: Please read the contract before signing it.
Natural collocation: permanent contract
qualification
An exam result or course showing knowledge or skill.
Example: This role requires a recognised qualification.
Natural collocation: professional qualification
responsibility
A duty that you are expected to deal with.
Example: Managing the budget is one of my responsibilities.
Natural collocation: take responsibility
feedback
Comments intended to help someone improve.
Example: The manager gave me useful feedback.
Natural collocation: constructive feedback
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
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “a formal agreement, especially about work”? contract
- 2. Which word means “an exam result or course showing knowledge or skill”? qualification
- 3. Which word means “a duty that you are expected to deal with”? responsibility
- 4. Which word means “comments intended to help someone improve”? feedback
- 5. Which word means “to discuss something in order to reach agreement”? negotiate
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.