Unit 1 - Make the grade
a student who has one degree and now studies at a university for a more advanced degree
postgraduate
to make someone leave their job, especially because they have done something wrong
be sacked/fired
the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken
destination
not proud or not believing that you are important
In my _______ opinion
humble
something that you buy
purchase
in or to a foreign country or countries
abroad
not lasting or permanent
temporary
the act of deciding that an organized event will not happen or of stopping an order for something
cancellation
willing to accept many different types of behaviour, beliefs, or choices in other people
broad-minded
a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend
budget
this is what you do, which is not part of the usual school or college course
extra-curricular activity
to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving
resign
an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law
fine
practical, reasonable, and friendly
down-to-earth
to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time
afford
the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose
facilities
having lost your job because your employer no longer needs you
be made redundant
to make the same journey regularly between work and home
commute
thinking that you are more important or more intelligent than you really are
big-headed
a piece of paper which proves that money or goods have been received
receipt
the process of testing, and making a judgment about, someone's knowledge, ability, skills
assessment
a system in which groups of employees work for different agreed periods during the day and night
do shift work
not at the most popular and expensive time
off-peak
likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions
impetuous
money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing
allowance