Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Work Words

Lesson Notes December 3, 2024 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• I caught the last twenty minutes of the game.

• I only saw the highlights on the news.

• The game went back and forth.

• It was a see-saw battle.

• Yuki Kawamura has the distinction of being the shortest NBA player.

• The exhibit had a huge problem with resellers.

• Scalpers made a lot of money form the exhibit due to ticketing issues.

Appropriate Language

Reseller

• A person or business that buys goods to sell them again, often at a profit.

• Typically operates within legal or formal marketplaces.

• Example: A store buying products wholesale and selling them to customers at retail prices.

Scalper

• A type of reseller, but with a negative connotation.

• Refers to someone who buys tickets, limited-edition items, or high-demand products and resells them at significantly higher prices, often exploiting shortages.

• Is Example: Buying concert tickets in bulk and reselling them for double the price.

Work Words

Section 3

• A partner in a law firm is a senior lawyer who co-owns the firm and shares its profits, responsibilities, and decision-making.

• I retired at the age of 45, but came out of retirement at 60 to open my own small company.