Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)
Topic: Work Words
Lesson Notes December 24, 2024 (Vocabulary Building)
Words & Phrases
I bought a Hello Kitty ice cream cake.
What flavour is the cake?
My son scolded his daughter for bad behaviour. (= reprimand)
There was a large helium filled balloon.
This winter I’ve only gotten the flu vaccination.
Pronunciation
Shingles ( ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəlz ) SHIN-gles
Singles ( ˈsɪŋ.ɡəlz ) SIN-gles
Appropriate Language
‘Flu’ is more common and informal term used in everyday speech, while ‘influenza’ is the formal term, typically used in medical contexts
Stress-Free; emphasizes a lack of tension, worry, or pressure
Describing an experience
“My vacation was stress-free, and I enjoyed every moment.”
“The weekend was stress-free because I didn’t have any homework.”
Describing a situation or environment:
“The meeting was stress-free, and everyone shared their ideas openly.”
“The resort offers a stress-free experience with all-inclusive services.”
Describing an activity:
“I love cooking because it’s a stress-free activity for me.”
“Yoga helps me feel stress-free after a long day.”
Talking about a lifestyle or attitude:
“I try to live a stress-free life by focusing on what really matters.”
“Having a stress-free morning routine helps me start the day right.”
Keep a balance between; emphasizes the idea of managing two aspects of life without letting one dominate the other
Work and Personal Life:
“It’s important to keep a balance between work and personal life to avoid burnout.”
“She tries to keep a balance between her career and spending time with her family.”
School and Hobbies:
“I need to keep a balance between studying and practicing sports.”
“He finds it hard to keep a balance between his schoolwork and his passion for music.”
Health and Enjoyment:
“You should keep a balance between eating healthy and treating yourself to your favourite snacks.”
“I’m trying to keep a balance between exercising regularly and enjoying my free time.”
Social Life and Alone Time:
“It’s difficult to keep a balance between spending time with friends and having some alone time.”
“She tries to keep a balance between going out with her friends and relaxing at home.”
Spending and Saving Money:
“I’m learning how to keep a balance between saving money and spending on things I enjoy.”
“It’s hard to keep a balance between enjoying life now and planning for the future.”
Short Dialogues
A: My granddaughter’s birthday is in March.
B: How old will she be next March?
A: She’s turning four years old.
Work Words
Section 5
I prefer a stress-free work environment, where I can communicate with my co-workers.
It’s to keep a balance between work life and private life.
