course
/kɔrs/A set of lessons about one subject at a school or college.
Example: I'm taking an online course in marketing.
A210 words · Elementary
Pay & Progression vocabulary — A2
Pay and progression vocabulary for building a career through study, covering a course, a degree, training and an employer.
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10training
/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/Lessons that teach you the practical skills you need for a job.
Example:
New staff get two weeks of training.
degree
/dɪˈɡri/A title you get when you finish your studies at university.
Example:
She has a degree in computer science.
goal
/ɡoʊl/Something that you want to reach and try hard to get.
Example:
My main goal this year is to lead a project.
successful
/səkˈsɛsfəl/Having done well and got the result you hoped for.
Example:
She had a very successful year and won a big contract.
hardworking
/ˈhɑrˌdwɜrkɪŋ/Someone who puts a lot of effort and energy into their job or studies.
Example:
She's very hardworking and always finishes tasks early.
shift
/ʃɪft/One of the periods of the day when a group of people work.
Example:
I'm working the night shift all this week.
employer
/ɛmˈplɔɪər/A person or company that pays other people to work for them.
Example:
My employer pays for my travel to work.
unemployed
/ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪd/Not having a job, but wanting one.
Example:
He's been unemployed since the factory closed.
retire
/rɪˈtaɪr/To stop working for ever, usually when you are old.
Example:
My aunt plans to retire next summer.
