Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 30 Work and Study · Home and Daily Life

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

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10 words

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

1
ice cream (noun)noun
“We bought ice cream after the team meeting.”
2
leak (noun)noun
“Maintenance repaired the leak beneath the sink.”
3
occupancy (noun)noun
“The hotel tracks occupancy during the busy season.”
4
proficiency (noun)noun
“Her English proficiency helped her serve international clients.”
5
renewal (noun)noun
“Please submit the contract renewal before Friday.”
6
urgent (adjective)adjective
“The manager sent an urgent message to staff.”
7
annually (adverb)adverb
“Employees complete safety training annually at this company.”
8
basketball (noun)noun
“We play basketball together after work on Wednesdays.”
9
delete (verb)verb
“Please delete the duplicate file before sending it.”
10
illogical (adjective)adjective
“The proposed schedule seems illogical to the team.”