Preposition
She studied Chinese and became proficient _____ the language.
She studied Chinese and became proficient in the language.
I’m always working/I always work/I’ve always working on the same days of the week.
I always work on the same days of the week.
apply for
To ask formally for a job, course, or position.
You might have one when you want a new job.
You usually send a CV with me.
You can submit me online.
If you're successful, you might get an interview.
What am I?
An application / job application
John deals _____ suppliers as part of his job.
John deals with suppliers as part of his job.
I used to find/was finding/had found time management difficult, but I’m getting better at it.
I used to find time management difficult, but I’m getting better at it.
graduate in
To finish your studies and receive a degree in a particular subject.
I can be a company, an organisation, or even a person.
You can have a meeting with me.
You can sell something to me.
You can also have a long-term relationship with me.
Who am I?
A client / customer
He was made redundant two years ago, and he’s been _____ of work since then.
He was made redundant two years ago, and he’s been out of work since then.
In my profession, speaking English is more important/less important/as important as other skills.
In my profession, speaking English is as important as other skills.
out of work
Without a job.
I can be something you have to finish.
I can make you feel stressed when I'm very close.
Your manager might give you one.
If you miss me, your project could be delayed.
What am I?
A deadline
I graduated _____ journalism a year ago, and I’ve recently applied _____ a job with my local newspaper.
I graduated in journalism a year ago, and I’ve recently applied for a job with my local newspaper.
I am working/have been working/was working from home since the pandemic.
I have been working from home since the pandemic.
deal with
To manage, handle, or solve a situation or problem.
I can be good at something, but I don't have to be.
I can be responsible for a team or in charge of a project.
I can work for a company, but sometimes I can be out of work.
I might apply for a new position when I want a change.
I can deal with problems and have training in my field.
Who am I?
A worker / employee / professional
Mike works _____ a computer company, and he is responsible _____ developing new software.
Mike works for a computer company, and he is responsible for developing new software.
My some/Few my/Some of my colleagues would like to start their own businesses.
Some of my colleagues would like to start their own businesses.
proficient in
Having a good level of skill in something, especially a language or professional skill.
You use me when you have a problem or difficult situation.
You might use me with customers, complaints, or technical problems.
A good professional knows how to do this calmly.
I mean “handle” or “manage.”
What am I?
Deal with