Lesson 2: Work & Study Vocabulary
π DAY
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Work & Study Vocabulary
Level: A2 → B1
| 10 Essential Words | With
Pronunciation, Meaning & Mini-Quiz
✅ Word + Pronunciation
✅ Meaning ✅ Example
Sentences ✅ Mini-Quiz
Why These 10 Words Matter
Whether you are preparing for an IELTS exam, speaking in
a job interview, writing a professional email, or simply making conversation at
work — the vocabulary of the workplace and classroom is the foundation of
practical English. These 10 words appear in everyday conversations across the
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other Tier-1
English-speaking countries.
In today's lesson you will learn each word's correct
pronunciation using a simple phonetic guide, understand its core meaning, see
it used in three natural example sentences, and test yourself with a quick quiz
at the end.
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π The 10 Words — Full Lesson
Study each word carefully. Say it aloud. Read every
example sentence. That is how your brain moves a word from 'recognised' to
'owned'.
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Job /JOB/ |
Work you do regularly for money |
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π I have a job at a local school. π She loves her job as a graphic designer. π His job is demanding but well-paid. |
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Office /AW-fis/ |
A room or building used for work |
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π I work in an office near the city centre. π The office opens at 9 o'clock every morning. π Her office is big and full of natural light. |
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Meeting /MEE-ting/ |
A planned discussion between two or more people |
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π We have a team meeting every Monday. π The meeting starts at 10 — please be on time. π He missed the meeting because of a flight delay. |
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Study /STUD-ee/ |
To learn something through reading, practice or research |
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π I study English for 30 minutes every morning. π She studies vocabulary with flashcards daily. π They study together at the library on weekends. |
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Learn /LURN/ |
To gain new knowledge or a new skill |
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π I learn five new words every day. π Kids learn languages faster than adults. π We all learn important lessons from our mistakes. |
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Homework /HOME-work/ |
Schoolwork or tasks done at home or outside class |
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π I finished my homework before dinner. π Doing homework regularly is important for progress. π The teacher checks homework every Friday. |
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Focus /FOH-kus/ |
To concentrate your attention on one thing |
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π Please focus during the lesson — no phones. π I can't focus today because of the noise outside. π Listening to soft music helps me focus. |
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Plan /PLAN/ |
An organised idea or set of steps to achieve a goal |
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π I plan my week every Sunday evening. π Let's plan the project together this afternoon. π She made a detailed plan before starting her essay. |
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Deadline /DED-line/ |
The latest date or time to finish something |
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π The deadline for this report is tomorrow at noon. π I missed the deadline and had to apologise. π Strict deadlines often cause stress at work. |
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Improve /im-PROOV/ |
To become or make something better |
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π I want to improve my English speaking skills. π Daily practice improves fluency over time. π He improved a lot after joining an online course. |
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π Quick Reference: All 10 Words at a Glance
Use this table to review all the words in one place.
Cover the 'Meaning' column and test yourself.
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Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
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Job |
/JOB/ |
Work you do for money |
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Office |
/AW-fis/ |
A room or building for work |
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Meeting |
/MEE-ting/ |
A planned group discussion |
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Study |
/STUD-ee/ |
To learn something carefully |
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Learn |
/LURN/ |
To gain new knowledge or skill |
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Homework |
/HOME-work/ |
Tasks done outside class/office |
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Focus |
/FOH-kus/ |
To concentrate on one thing |
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Plan |
/PLAN/ |
An organised way to do something |
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Deadline |
/DED-line/ |
The last date/time to finish a
task |
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Improve |
/im-PROOV/ |
To become better at something |
π― How to Use These Words: Real-World Contexts
1. In Job Interviews (US, UK, Canada, Australia)
Interviewers in Tier-1 countries often listen for
clarity, confidence, and vocabulary. Words like plan, focus, improve and
deadline signal professionalism. For example:
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"I always set clear
deadlines for myself and track progress daily."
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"I improved my
presentation skills by joining a public-speaking group."
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"My focus is on
delivering quality work within the agreed plan."
2. In Academic and IELTS Contexts
IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 2 frequently
require you to discuss work, study habits, and goals. These 10 words fit
naturally into responses:
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"Students should plan
their study schedule carefully."
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"Learning new
vocabulary daily is the most effective method to improve."
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"Many professionals
attend meetings to collaborate and share ideas."
3. In Everyday Workplace English
In offices, schools, and remote workplaces in the US, UK,
and other English-dominant regions, these words are used dozens of times every
day. Being comfortable with them means you can participate confidently in any
professional environment.
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π‘ Pro Tip: The 3-Step Vocabulary Method Step 1 — READ the word and its meaning carefully. Step 2 — SAY it aloud three times using the phonetic guide. Step 3 — WRITE one personal sentence using the word. (e.g., 'My
deadline at work is every Friday.') Research in applied linguistics shows that multi-modal practice
— reading, speaking, and writing a word — locks it into long-term memory far
more effectively than passive reading alone. |
π Patterns & Collocations: Speak Like a Native
A collocation is a pair or group of words that naturally
go together. Learning collocations — not just single words — is what separates
intermediate speakers from fluent ones.
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Common Collocations for Today's Words Job → full-time job, part-time job, get a job,
quit a job Meeting → attend a meeting, schedule a meeting,
cancel a meeting Study → study hard, study abroad, study for an exam Focus → stay focused, lose focus, focus on
something Plan → make a plan, follow a plan, change the plan Deadline → meet a deadline, miss a deadline, set a
deadline Improve → improve skills, improve English, room to
improve |
π§ Mini-Quiz: Test Yourself!
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
Answers are provided below. Cover them first — give your brain a genuine
workout!
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Q1 |
1. "I
___ English every night for 20 minutes."
(study / office) |
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Q2 |
2. "The
___ for this work is tomorrow at 5 PM."
(deadline / focus) |
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Q3 |
3. "She
missed the ___ because she was travelling." (meeting / learn) |
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Q4 |
4. "His
___ is at a large technology company."
(job / homework) |
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Q5 |
5.
"Please ___ — the exam starts in two minutes." (focus / deadline) |
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Q6 |
6. "They
___ a lot from working on real projects." (learn / plan) |
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Q7 |
7. "She
wants to ___ her pronunciation this year." (improve / office) |
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Q8 |
8. "He
always makes a ___ before starting a big task." (plan / study) |
✅ Answer Key
How many did you get right? Check your answers below:
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Q1: I ___
English every night. |
STUDY |
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Q2: The ___ is
tomorrow at 5 PM. |
DEADLINE |
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Q3: She missed
the ___ ... |
MEETING |
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Q4: His ___ is
at a tech company. |
JOB |
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Q5: Please ___
— exam starting. |
FOCUS |
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Q6: They ___ a
lot from real projects. |
LEARN |
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Q7: She wants
to ___ her pronunciation. |
IMPROVE |
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Q8: He always
makes a ___ first. |
PLAN |
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Score Guide 8/8 — Excellent! You
are ready to use these words confidently in speaking and writing. 6–7 — Very good! Review
the words you missed and try the quiz again tomorrow. 4–5 — Good effort!
Re-read the word cards and practise writing your own sentences. 0–3 — Keep going!
Vocabulary is built through repetition. Come back to this lesson daily. |
π What to Do Next
Vocabulary growth is a daily habit, not a one-time event.
Here is how to build on today's lesson:
1.
Write 5 sentences using
today's words — one sentence per word (your choice of 5). Post them in the
comments on the YouTube video.
2.
Watch the companion YouTube
video (link above) to hear the words pronounced clearly in context.
3.
Return to Day 1 if you
missed it — and look out for Day 3 coming soon.
4.
Subscribe to VAKSARA
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lessons, and IELTS preparation guides.
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