Language topic
Jobs, workplaces, school, classes, schedules, tasks, and simple professional phrases
This topic contains 150 English phrases with None support. You can keep them playing in Kuku.talk while you work, walk, or handle routine tasks.
Passive listening does not require a separate lesson: short phrases return in small batches, and regular repetition helps you meet useful wording more often.
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Below is the full phrase list for "Everyday English Phrasebook 13 - Work and Study": use it to preview the topic, listen actively or passively, and review in Kuku.talk.
| # | Study text |
|---|---|
| 1 | work |
| 2 | job |
| 3 | office |
| 4 | company |
| 5 | manager |
| 6 | coworker |
| 7 | meeting |
| 8 | task |
| 9 | project |
| 10 | |
| 11 | deadline |
| 12 | schedule |
| 13 | break |
| 14 | shift |
| 15 | salary |
| 16 | student |
| 17 | teacher |
| 18 | class |
| 19 | lesson |
| 20 | course |
| 21 | homework |
| 22 | exam |
| 23 | grade |
| 24 | notebook |
| 25 | textbook |
| 26 | computer |
| 27 | learn |
| 28 | study |
| 29 | practice |
| 30 | finish |
| 31 | I have work today. |
| 32 | I don't work today. |
| 33 | I work in an office. |
| 34 | I work from home. |
| 35 | I work in a store. |
| 36 | I work at a hotel. |
| 37 | My shift starts at nine. |
| 38 | My shift ends at five. |
| 39 | I'm on a break. |
| 40 | I need to check my email. |
| 41 | I have a meeting soon. |
| 42 | The meeting starts now. |
| 43 | The manager is busy. |
| 44 | My coworker can help you. |
| 45 | I finished the task. |
| 46 | I haven't finished yet. |
| 47 | The deadline is Friday. |
| 48 | I need more time. |
| 49 | What do you do for work? |
| 50 | I work as a designer. |
| 51 | I work as a driver. |
| 52 | I work as a nurse. |
| 53 | I work in customer service. |
| 54 | I work in sales. |
| 55 | I work part time. |
| 56 | I work full time. |
| 57 | I'm looking for work. |
| 58 | I have a new job. |
| 59 | I like my job. |
| 60 | My job is difficult. |
| 61 | My job is interesting. |
| 62 | My office is downtown. |
| 63 | My boss is friendly. |
| 64 | My team is small. |
| 65 | I have a lot of work. |
| 66 | I need a day off. |
| 67 | I am a student. |
| 68 | I study at a university. |
| 69 | I go to a language school. |
| 70 | I have class today. |
| 71 | My class starts at ten. |
| 72 | My teacher is nice. |
| 73 | The lesson is interesting. |
| 74 | The course is difficult. |
| 75 | I need to do homework. |
| 76 | I forgot my notebook. |
| 77 | I need my textbook. |
| 78 | I have an exam tomorrow. |
| 79 | I passed the exam. |
| 80 | I didn't pass the test. |
| 81 | What page are we on? |
| 82 | Can you explain this? |
| 83 | I don't understand the exercise. |
| 84 | I need to practice more. |
| 85 | What are you working on? |
| 86 | I'm working on a project. |
| 87 | I'm writing an email. |
| 88 | I'm making a report. |
| 89 | I'm preparing a presentation. |
| 90 | I'm checking the schedule. |
| 91 | I'm learning new software. |
| 92 | Can you send me the file? |
| 93 | Can you print this document? |
| 94 | Can you help with this task? |
| 95 | Let's finish this today. |
| 96 | Let's talk after the meeting. |
| 97 | I need clear instructions. |
| 98 | I have a question about this. |
| 99 | This task is urgent. |
| 100 | This task can wait. |
| 101 | I made a mistake. |
| 102 | I fixed the mistake. |
| 103 | I study every evening. |
| 104 | I practice speaking. |
| 105 | I listen to English podcasts. |
| 106 | I read simple texts. |
| 107 | I write new words. |
| 108 | I review my notes. |
| 109 | I study with a friend. |
| 110 | I study alone. |
| 111 | I use an app. |
| 112 | I take online classes. |
| 113 | I ask many questions. |
| 114 | I learn a little every day. |
| 115 | I need more practice. |
| 116 | I want to improve. |
| 117 | I make progress slowly. |
| 118 | I remember this word. |
| 119 | I forgot that rule. |
| 120 | I can try again. |
| 121 | workplace |
| 122 | reception desk |
| 123 | conference room |
| 124 | desk |
| 125 | printer |
| 126 | file |
| 127 | document |
| 128 | report |
| 129 | presentation |
| 130 | instruction |
| 131 | mistake |
| 132 | team |
| 133 | boss |
| 134 | client |
| 135 | customer |
| 136 | training |
| 137 | part-time work |
| 138 | full-time work |
| 139 | day shift |
| 140 | night shift |
| 141 | online class |
| 142 | language school |
| 143 | study group |
| 144 | speaking practice |
| 145 | listening practice |
| 146 | grammar rule |
| 147 | new word |
| 148 | classroom |
| 149 | whiteboard |
| 150 | school bag |
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