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
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
salary
Regular pay for a job, usually stated as a yearly amount.
Example: The salary is competitive for the sector.
Natural collocation: annual salary
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
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “the function or position someone has at work”? role
- 2. Which word means “the latest time by which something must be completed”? deadline
- 3. Which word means “the amount of work a person has to do”? workload
- 4. Which word means “a person you work with”? colleague
- 5. Which word means “to find and employ new staff”? recruit
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.