Vocabulary and Listening (Business English): Group 2 - Creating a Fair and Productive Workplace

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A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary

A. Fair – Just, without favoritism (French: juste, Chinese: 公平, Korean: 공정한, Japanese: 公正, Portuguese (Brazil): justo, Spanish: justo, Vietnamese: công bằng)

B. Cite (verb) – To refer to, mention (French: citer, Chinese: 引用, Korean: 인용하다, Japanese: 引用する, Portuguese (Brazil): citar, Spanish: citar, Vietnamese: trích dẫn)

C. Charge (verb) – To ask for payment (French: facturer, Chinese: 收费, Korean: 청구하다, Japanese: 請求する, Portuguese (Brazil): cobrar, Spanish: cobrar, Vietnamese: tính phí)

D. Limit (verb) – To set a restriction (French: limiter, Chinese: 限制, Korean: 제한하다, Japanese: 限定する, Portuguese (Brazil): limitar, Spanish: limitar, Vietnamese: giới hạn)

E. Warn (verb) – To give a notice (French: avertir, Chinese: 警告, Korean: 경고하다, Japanese: 警告する, Portuguese (Brazil): avisar, Spanish: advertir, Vietnamese: cảnh báo)

F. Threaten (verb) – To say harm will happen (French: menacer, Chinese: 威胁, Korean: 위협하다, Japanese: 脅す, Portuguese (Brazil): ameaçar, Spanish: amenazar, Vietnamese: đe dọa)

G. Uniforms – Special clothes for work (French: uniformes, Chinese: 制服, Korean: 유니폼, Japanese: 制服, Portuguese (Brazil): uniformes, Spanish: uniformes, Vietnamese: đồng phục)

H. Punishment – A penalty for bad behavior (French: punition, Chinese: 惩罚, Korean: 처벌, Japanese: 罰, Portuguese (Brazil): punição, Spanish: castigo, Vietnamese: hình phạt)

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about workers and bosses?
2. What does the speaker say about companies?
3. What does the speaker say about rules?
4. What does the speaker say about the workplace?
5. What is the speaker’s conclusion? 

 

 

TRANSCRIPT

In many jobs, workers must follow the company rules. Bosses often cite good workers as examples for others. Some companies charge money for uniforms or tools, which can be difficult for workers. It is important to limit extra costs so employees feel happy. If someone breaks the rules, the boss may warn them to be careful. In some cases, the company may threaten to give a punishment, but this should only happen if necessary. A fair and friendly workplace helps everyone do their job well. To conclude, when workers and bosses talk openly, they can solve problems and work better together. Clear rules and respect make a job easier and more enjoyable for everyone. (114 words)