Workplace English Vocabulary

Lesson 39 Communication · Work and Study

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

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10 words

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1
paraphrase (verb)verb
“Please paraphrase the customer’s request in your email.”
2
placement (noun)noun
“Check the placement of the signature before printing.”
3
postal (adjective)adjective
“The postal service delivered the contract this morning.”
4
publicity (noun)noun
“The event received publicity through local newspapers.”
5
renter (noun)noun
“Each renter must sign the apartment agreement.”
6
repairperson (noun)noun
“The repairperson will inspect the broken air conditioner.”
7
repeatedly (adverb)adverb
“The printer repeatedly stopped during the afternoon.”
8
restroom (noun)noun
“The restroom is beside the main reception desk.”
9
silently (adverb)adverb
“The visitors waited silently outside the meeting room.”
10
spa (noun)noun
“The resort spa offers massages after business meetings.”