Vocabulary and Listening: Group 5 - “How to Foster a Positive and Productive Workplace”

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A2-B1 Level

Vocabulary
A. Foster (verb): Encourage growth or development.

• French: favoriser
• Spanish: fomentar
• Korean: 촉진하다 (chokjinhada)
• Japanese: 促進する (sokushin suru)
• Chinese: 促进 (cùjìn)

B. Feel valued (phrase): To feel important or respected.

• French: se sentir important
• Spanish: sentirse valorado
• Korean: 중요하다고 느끼다 (jungyohadago neukkida)
• Japanese: 大切だと感じる (taisetsu da to kanjiru)
• Chinese: 感到被重视 (gǎndào bèi zhòngshì)

C. Encourage (verb): Give support or confidence.

• French: encourager Spanish: alentar
• Korean: 격려하다 (gyeongnyeohada)
• Japanese: 励ます (hagemasu)
• Chinese: 鼓励 (gǔlì)

D. Owe (verb): Be under obligation to pay.

• French: devoir
• Spanish: deber
• Korean: 빚지다 (bijjida)
• Japanese: 借りている (kariteiru), 負う (ou)
• Chinese: 欠 (qiàn)

E. Owe to oneself: Be responsible for one's own actions.

• French: être responsable de soi-même
• Spanish: deberse a uno mismo
• Korean: 자신에게 책임지다 (jasinge chaegimjida)
• Japanese: 自分に責任がある (jibun ni sekinin ga aru)
• Chinese: 对自己负责 (duì zìjǐ fùzé)

F. Weigh up (verb): Consider all options carefully.

• French: peser le pour et le contre
• Spanish: valorar
• Korean: 신중히 고려하다 (sinjunghi goryeohada)
• Japanese: よく考える (yoku kangaeru)
• Chinese: 权衡 (quánhéng)

G. Reward (verb): Give something for effort.

• French: récompenser
• Spanish: recompensar
• Korean: 보상하다 (bosanghada)
• Japanese: 報酬を与える (hōshū o ataeru)
• Chinese: 奖励 (jiǎnglì)

H. Omit (verb): Leave something out, do not include some details.

• French: omettre
• Spanish: omitir
• Korean: 생략하다 (saenglyakhada)
• Japanese: 省略する (shōryaku suru)
• Chinese: 省略 (shěnglüè)

I. Potential outcomes (noun): Possible results or consequences.

• French: résultats possibles
• Spanish: resultados posibles
• Korean: 가능한 결과 (ganseonghan gyeolgwa)
• Japanese: 可能な結果 (kanō na kekka)
• Chinese: 潜在结果 (qiánzài jiéguǒ)

J. Paycheck (noun): Regular salary or wages.

• French: salaire
• Spanish: salario
• Korean: 급여 (geubyeo)
• Japanese: 給料 (kyūryō)
• Chinese: 薪水 (xīnshuǐ)

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about the workplace?
2. What should managers and employees do?
3. What does the speaker say about making decisions?
4. What do company often do?
5. What does the speaker say in the end?

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TRANSCRIPT

In the workplace, it is important to foster a positive environment where everyone feels valued. Managers should encourage teamwork and creativity because these qualities help the company grow. Employees owe it to themselves and their colleagues to give their best effort each day. When making decisions, it is essential to weigh up all the options and consider the potential outcomes carefully. The company often rewards good work with recognition or opportunities for growth, not just a paycheck. However, it's important not to omit any details in your work, as even small mistakes can lead to bigger problems. (97 words)