C 2 · Workplace & jobs

C1/C2 Collocations with: work, task and labour

Remember that you need to be very aware of collocations when reaching higher levels of English. As to work on this area, here’s a quiz with some typical collocations related to the topic of work. Choose the best option.

C 2 · Science, techonology & space · Workplace & jobs

C1/C2 Listening 3 Rules for a better work-life balance

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com With the massive increase of technology in the workplace, many have seen how emails and messages constantly make their way into their free time. There’s no denying that tools and technologies have helped improve productivity, flexibility and collaboration among employees, however, the same technology that gives them the ability…… Continue reading C1/C2 Listening 3 Rules for a better work-life balance

C 2 · Workplace & jobs

C1 Word formation What’s it like to be an immigrant in London – An Irish student

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com What was it like to be an immigrant for the Irish student? I have adapted a text for the purpose of creating a word formation activity for Advanced levels (or also strong B2s). Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.

B1 · Workplace & jobs

B2 Vocabulary for speaking about work

Image by Brooke Lark on Unsplash What do you do for a living? What’s your work like? Is it challenging or tedious? Do you consider that your job is well paid or is it badly paid? What’s important for you at work, wages, the working environment or the promotion prospects? Would you like to set…… Continue reading B2 Vocabulary for speaking about work

B2 · C1 · C2 · Idioms · Workplace & jobs

C1/C2 Idiom Be in the red

What does the idiom to be in the red mean? I think you can almost guess this idiom, but if you want to be sure, take the quiz.

Natural world & environment · Workplace & jobs

Listening Advanced C1: How Do You Become a Marine Biologist?

Rachel Butler, marine biologist and underwater film-maker speaks about how she chose a career that she was passionate about. The video is from BBC Earth Unplugged.

B1 · speaking · Workplace & jobs

Intermediate B1 Speaking practice: Topic Work and Jobs

A speaking activity for expressions related to the working world created with Emaze. Click for presentation