Vocab 1
To study or have a job in another country.
to study or work ABROAD
"I was wondering _____ you could help me with my presentation."
IF
This way of thinking means you can understand and respect different cultures, work well with people from many countries, and see the world as interconnected rather than divided by borders.
We use this modal to say something is very important or necessary, for example: “You ____ wear a seatbelt.”
must
We use this modal to give advice or to say something is a good idea, for example: “You ____ get more sleep.”
should
"It took me a few weeks to adapt __ the cold weather in Sweden."
TO
An adverb that means a little bit, by a small amount.
slightly
Using the first person, clear keywords, a short “story” about your skills, and a short “call to action” at the end are all part of doing this well.
Writing a good LinkedIn profile
This phrase is very similar to “should” but sounds more formal, for example: “You ____ prepare your CV before the interview.”
ought to
We use this modal to say something is not allowed, for example: “You ____ smoke in the office.”
mustn't
To fall very quickly and suddenly.
to plummet
To say what you think will happen in the future.
When you turn numbers into simple charts and clear language, you help people see patterns, make decisions, and compare results over time.
Describing data and trends
We use this modal to show that something is possible but not certain, for example: “The meeting ____ start at 10 a.m.”
might
We use this linking word to show a contrast, for example: “____ it was raining, we went for a walk.”
Although
A circular graph divided into parts to show proportions.
A pie chart
To increase very fast and by a large amount.
To rocket, to skyrocket
This happens when people from different cultures talk, realize there are misunderstandings because of different habits, and then adjust their language and behavior to reach a better understanding.
Having an intercultural communication moment
We use this linking word to talk about a condition that must be true, for example: “You can’t join the team ____ you send your application.”
unless
We use this linking phrase to explain purpose, for example: “She studied English ____ improve her career.”
in order to
Informal conversations at work or school, usually in shared spaces, where people chat casually.
Watercooler moments
Learning by doing practical activities instead of only studying theory.
This concept means using technology in a fair, honest, and responsible way: protecting users’ personal data, avoiding discrimination in algorithms, and making sure systems are transparent and safe.
Ethics in IT & business
I _____________ (attend) the meeting if I ______________ (finish) my report on time.
I will attend the meeting if I finish my report on time.
If the manager _________ (have) better IT skills, he __________ (make) fewer technical mistakes in his projects.
If the manager had better IT skills, he would make fewer technical mistakes in his projects. (But he does not have good skills)