Sentieri Unità 11: Il lavoro e il congiuntivo

Comprehensive vocabulary and grammar review flashcards covering professions, office and telephone expressions, impersonal constructions, regular and irregular present subjunctive formations, and subjunctive vs. indicative trigger rules from Sentieri Unit 11.

dare le dimissioni (v. phrase)

To voluntarily leave or step down from a job, office, or formal position; to submit one's resignation or provide formal notice to an employer.

licenziare (v. tr.)

To dismiss, terminate, or let go of an employee from their job or employment contract involuntarily.

prendere un congedo (v. phrase)

To take an officially approved leave of absence or temporary period away from work (such as for medical, parental, or personal reasons).

essere ben/mal pagato/a (adj. phrase)

To earn a high, generous wage versus an inadequate, low wage in exchange for one's professional labor.

essere disoccupato/a (adj. phrase)

To be without a job while being able, available, and actively looking for employment.

l'assicurazione (sulla vita) (s. f.)

A formal contract providing financial protection against specified risks, specifically designating life coverage when contracted for mortality benefits.

il sindacato (s. m.)

An organized association of employees formed to advocate for their collective interests, negotiate contracts, and protect workers' rights and safety.

a tempo parziale / a tempo pieno (locuzioni)

Work schedules categorized by weekly hours: working fewer hours than a standard workweek (part-time) versus working a standard full weekly schedule (full-time).

la bacheca (s. f.)

A wall-mounted notice board used in an office, school, or shared space to display announcements, memos, and public updates.

la cucitrice (s. f.)

A mechanical desktop tool designed to bind sheets of paper together by punching a small metal wire fastener through them.

la fotocopiatrice (s. f.)

An office machine that rapidly produces paper duplicates of documents, records, or images using xerographic reproduction.

la graffetta (s. f.)

A small bent piece of wire used to temporarily bind loose sheets of paper together without puncturing them, or a small wire staple.

la rubrica (s. f.)

An organized directory or notebook, traditionally arranged alphabetically, used to record names, telephone numbers, and addresses.

il colloquio di lavoro (s. m.)

A formal evaluation meeting in which an employer asks questions to evaluate an applicant's background, skills, and suitability for an open position.

il curriculum vitae (il C.V.) (s. m.)

A formal document detailing an applicant's education, employment history, qualifications, and accomplishments submitted when applying for a job.

il direttore / la direttrice del personale (s. m./f.)

The executive or department head responsible for overseeing human resources, recruitment, employee welfare, and personnel management within an organization.

la lettera di referenze (s. f.)

A formal recommendation written by a past employer, instructor, or colleague that endorses an applicant's character, skills, and work ethic.

le offerte di lavoro (s. f. pl.)

Public listings, classified announcements, or advertisements published by employers seeking candidates to fill available job openings.

lo stage / il tirocinio (s. m.)

A temporary professional placement or apprenticeship that provides students or recent graduates with practical, supervised work experience in a specific field.

fare domanda (v. phrase)

To formally enter one's candidacy or submit documentation requesting consideration for an open job, program, or grant.

prendere un appuntamento (v. phrase)

To arrange and confirm an agreed-upon date and time to meet with a professional, client, or colleague.

Attenda in linea, per favore. (espressione formale)

A courteous, formal telephone request asking the caller to remain connected on the line while someone is located or the call is transferred.

Da parte di chi? (espressione telefonica)

A standard phone question used when answering a call to ask for the caller's identity or on whose behalf they are telephoning.

la cornetta (s. f.)

The physical handheld portion of a traditional telephone that houses the speaker and microphone for listening and speaking.

restare in attesa (v. phrase)

To remain connected on a telephone line waiting for the other party, an operator, or a representative to answer or resume the conversation.

riattaccare il telefono (v. phrase)

To end a telephone conversation by returning the handset to its cradle or disconnecting the call.