Idioms/Expressions
What Does "pull your weight" mean?
Work as hard as others.
What is a "performance review"?
To evaluate an employees performance.
What is a "double double"?
A coffee with two creams and two sugars.
How long did he have to work?
He had to work from 9:30 to 6:30. It was a tiring / tired day.
Tiring-because the day caused this feeling.
Name the parts to an email.
Specific subject, salutation, small talk, thank you and closing.
What does "drop the ball" mean?
Fail to do your part.
What is "flexible" mean in a work context?
A staff member that can adapt to changing circumstances.
What is a "toque"?
Beanie or knitted winter hat.
Fill in the ending. I’m not trying to make a big deal, but it’s been exhaust____ for me to do everything on my own
Exhausting
What are 3 ways to soften your language?
-Add not very
-Modals
-Conditionals
-Polite Request
What does "burn the candle at both ends" mean?
Work too hard or too long.
What does "rapport" mean?
To create a positive/good relationship with someone.
What are "storm chips"?
When a significant weather event approaches Atlantic Canadians franticly rush to buy chips to prepare for the bad weather. It is also a brand of Covered Potato chips.
Make a safety related sentence using the first conditional.
1st Conditional (real, possible situations)- If this then that.
If you cut your hand, you must report it to your supervisor.
If someone slips on a wet floor, they will need first aid.
If you don’t wear gloves, you might injure your hands.
What are 3 worker safety rights?
To know the safety hazards in their job, and how to prevent injuries.
To participate in safety activities such as meetings, training, and committees.
To refuse any work that is unsafe.
What does "swamped with work" mean?
Sinking or drowning in work
What does "assertive" mean?
To stay confident in your opinion or needs.
What is a Bluenoser?
A person from Nova Scotia.
Use a modal to answer this question. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard at work?
Possible answer: You should report it to your supervisor immediately.
What does SPELL Stand for?
Sector Partnership for Enhanced Language Learning
What does "play the devils advocate mean?"
To argue against, create debate.
What does "compliance" mean?
Following safety laws, standards, or regulations.
What does the Nova Scotia slang " around and about” mean?
It means “in the area”, “nearby”, or “going here and there”.
The employee found the safety training video quite __________, but the new trainees looked completely __________.
a) confused / confusing
b) confusing / confused
c) confused / confused
d) confusing / confusing
The video was confusing → it caused confusion.
The trainees were confused → they felt confused.