Unit 8: The World Of Work

workplace /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/ (n)

nơi làm việc. Ex: (1) The workplace is modern. (2) A positive workplace improves productivity and employee satisfaction.

commute to work /kəˈmjuːt tuː wɜːrk/ (phr)

đi làm (di chuyển). Ex: (1) He commutes to work by bus. (2) Long commutes to work can reduce work-life balance.

set something out /set ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt/ (phr)

trình bày rõ ràng. Ex: (1) She set out her ideas. (2) The manager set out the plan for the new project.

speak your mind /spiːk jʊər maɪnd/ (phr)

nói thẳng suy nghĩ. Ex: (1) Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. (2) Employees should speak their mind in meetings respectfully.

think for yourself /θɪŋk fɔːr jʊərˈself/ (phr)

tự suy nghĩ. Ex: (1) You must think for yourself. (2) Employers value workers who can think for themselves.

improve career prospects /ɪmˈpruːv kəˈrɪr ˈprɒspekts/ (phr)

cải thiện cơ hội nghề nghiệp. Ex: (1) She studies to improve career prospects. (2) Learning new skills can improve career prospects significantly.

self-employment /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ (n)

làm việc tự do. Ex: (1) He chose self-employment. (2) Self-employment offers flexibility but requires responsibility.

put something off /pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒf/ (phr)

trì hoãn. Ex: (1) Don’t put off your work. (2) Procrastination can cause people to put off important tasks.

do something day in day out /duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ deɪ ɪn deɪ aʊt/ (phr)

làm việc lặp đi lặp lại mỗi ngày. Ex: (1) He does the same job day in day out. (2) Doing repetitive tasks day in day out can lead to boredom.

reach full potential /riːtʃ fʊl pəˈtenʃl/ (phr)

đạt hết tiềm năng. Ex: (1) She reached her full potential. (2) Good training helps employees reach their full potential.

increase output /ɪnˈkriːs ˈaʊtpʊt/ (phr)

tăng sản lượng. Ex: (1) The factory increased output. (2) Companies aim to increase output while reducing costs.

map something out /mæp ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt/ (phr)

lên kế hoạch chi tiết. Ex: (1) He mapped out his plan. (2) Professionals map out their career paths carefully.

constant /ˈkɒnstənt/ (adj)

liên tục. Ex: (1) The noise is constant. (2) Constant learning is important in a changing job market.

unchanged /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd/ (adj)

không thay đổi. Ex: (1) The plan remained unchanged. (2) Some traditional roles have remained unchanged for years.

employment possibilities /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətiz/ (n)

cơ hội việc làm. Ex: (1) There are many employment possibilities. (2) Technology has expanded employment possibilities globally.

burn out /bɜːrn aʊt/ (phrv)

kiệt sức. Ex: (1) He burned out from work. (2) Working too much without rest can lead to burnout.

workforce /ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/ (n)

lực lượng lao động. Ex: (1) The workforce is growing. (2) A skilled workforce boosts economic development.

enter the job market /ˈentər ðə dʒɒb ˈmɑːrkɪt/ (phr)

bước vào thị trường lao động. Ex: (1) She entered the job market. (2) Graduates enter the job market with high expectations.

work to a deadline /wɜːrk tuː ə ˈdedlaɪn/ (phr)

làm việc theo hạn chót. Ex: (1) He works to a deadline. (2) Journalists often work to tight deadlines.

step out of comfort zone /step aʊt əv ˈkʌmfərt zoʊn/ (phr)

bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn. Ex: (1) Try to step out of your comfort zone. (2) Innovation requires people to step out of their comfort zones.

jack of all trades, master of none /ˌdʒæk əv ɔːl treɪdz ˈmæstər əv nʌn/ (phr)

biết nhiều nhưng không giỏi chuyên sâu. Ex: (1) He is a jack of all trades. (2) Being a jack of all trades can be useful but may limit expertise.

career path /kəˈrɪr pɑːθ/ (n)

con đường sự nghiệp. Ex: (1) She chose a career path. (2) Planning a clear career path helps achieve long-term goals.

counsellor /ˈkaʊnsələr/ (n)

cố vấn. Ex: (1) He spoke to a counsellor. (2) Career counsellors guide students in choosing suitable jobs.

overworked /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/ (adj)

làm việc quá sức. Ex: (1) She feels overworked. (2) Overworked employees are more likely to experience stress.

career guidance /kəˈrɪr ˈɡaɪdns/ (n)

định hướng nghề nghiệp. Ex: (1) Students need career guidance. (2) Career guidance programs help individuals make informed decisions.

achieve a goal /əˈtʃiːv ə ɡoʊl/ (phr)

đạt mục tiêu. Ex: (1) He achieved his goal. (2) Hard work and determination help people achieve their goals.