Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 35 Communication · Time and Place

Learn 10 useful words in clear contexts designed for adult A2 to B2 learners building practical workplace communication.

Lesson route

Choose how you want to learn

Study the words and examples.Explore the new words with meanings, examples, and pronunciation.

Listen to the words and sentences.Listen to the words and examples to improve your listening skills.

Practice saying the words out loud.Practice saying the words and sentences to build your speaking skills.

Test your knowledge and skills.Complete activities to reinforce your vocabulary and understanding.

10 words

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

1
indirect (adjective)adjective
“His indirect answer confused the project team.”
2
interpreter (noun)noun
“The interpreter helped both teams understand the meeting.”
3
intersection (noun)noun
“Turn left at the next intersection.”
4
irrelevant (adjective)adjective
“That detail is irrelevant to our budget discussion.”
5
jeans (noun)noun
“Jeans are acceptable for our casual Friday.”
6
journalism (noun)noun
“She studied journalism before joining the local newspaper.”
7
letterhead (noun)noun
“Please print the contract on company letterhead.”
8
lifeguard (noun)noun
“The lifeguard closed the pool during the storm.”
9
modem (noun)noun
“Restart the modem if the connection stops working.”
10
monument (noun)noun
“The monument honors workers who built the bridge.”