Vocabulary and Listening: Group 1 - "Reducing Commute Stress for Better Productivity"

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A2-B1 Level

Vocabulary

A. Commute (verb) - To travel regularly. (French: commuer) (Chinese: 通勤) (Korean: 통근하다) (Japanese: 通勤する) (Portuguese (Brazil): fazer o trajeto) (Spanish: ir y venir) (Vietnamese: đi lại)

B. Commute (noun) - Regular travel to work. (French: trajet) (Chinese: 通勤) (Korean: 통근) (Japanese: 通勤) (Portuguese (Brazil): trajeto) (Spanish: viaje diario) (Vietnamese: quãng đường đi làm)

C. Locate (verb) - To find the place. (French: localiser) (Chinese: 定位) (Korean: 위치를 찾다) (Japanese: 見つける) (Portuguese (Brazil): localizar) (Spanish: localizar) (Vietnamese: xác định)

D. Influence (verb) - To have an effect on. (French: influencer) (Chinese: 影响) (Korean: 영향을 미치다) (Japanese: 影響を与える) (Portuguese (Brazil): influenciar) (Spanish: influir) (Vietnamese: ảnh hưởng)

E. Lack (verb) - To not have enough. (French: manquer) (Chinese: 缺乏) (Korean: 부족하다) (Japanese: 足りない) (Portuguese (Brazil): faltar) (Spanish: carecer) (Vietnamese: thiếu)

F. Lack (noun) - The absence of something. (French: manque) (Chinese: 缺乏) (Korean: 부족) (Japanese: 不足) (Portuguese (Brazil): falta) (Spanish: falta) (Vietnamese: sự thiếu hụt)

G. Lower (verb) - To reduce or decrease. (French: abaisser) (Chinese: 降低) (Korean: 낮추다) (Japanese: 下げる) (Portuguese (Brazil): reduzir) (Spanish: reducir) (Vietnamese: giảm)

H. Struggle (verb) - To try hard, face difficulty. (French: lutter) (Chinese: 努力) (Korean: 애쓰다) (Japanese: 苦しむ) (Portuguese (Brazil): lutar) (Spanish: luchar) (Vietnamese: vật lộn)

I. Lead to - To cause something. (French: mener à) (Chinese: 导致) (Korean: 초래하다) (Japanese: 〜につながる) (Portuguese (Brazil): levar a) (Spanish: conducir a) (Vietnamese: dẫn đến)

J. Tiredness (noun) - The state of being tired. (French: fatigue) (Chinese: 疲劳) (Korean: 피로) (Japanese: 疲れ) (Portuguese (Brazil): cansaço) (Spanish: cansancio) (Vietnamese: sự mệt mỏi)

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about many people?
2. What does the speaker say about long commutes?
3. What do workers lack? What are the effects?
4. What should companies do?

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TRANSCRIPT

Many people commute to work every day, spending a lot of time in traffic. Some try to locate jobs closer to home to save time. Long commutes can influence productivity because they cause stress and tiredness. Workers who lack energy may struggle to focus on tasks. Also, a lack of rest can lead to mistakes. Companies try to lower stress by offering flexible hours or remote work. This can lower employee burnout and improve job satisfaction. Employers should support a healthy work-life balance to keep workers happy and efficient. Finding ways to reduce long commutes and stress can help both employees and businesses succeed. (104 words)

Keywords
"Essential English Vocabulary for Commuting: Learn Key Verbs and Nouns" 
"How to Use 'Commute,' 'Influence,' and More: English Vocabulary for Daily Life" 
"Master English Vocabulary: Key Words About Work, Travel, and Productivity" 
"Learn English Vocabulary for Work: 'Commute,' 'Lack,' and More Explained" 
"Improve Your English: Vocabulary for Understanding Commuting and Workplace Challenges"