Topic 13: Work, Money and Practical Life

Vocabulary flashcards covering English collocations and phrases related to work, money, and practical life.

To look for a job

To try to find employment.

"My uncle is ______ because he wants to find a better position."

To save money

To keep money instead of spending it, often for a future purpose.

"I'm trying to ______ to buy a new laptop."

To save energy

To use less energy or prevent it from being wasted.

"Turning off lights when you leave a room is one simple way to ______."

To make an effort

To try hard to achieve something.

"If you want your English to improve, you need to ______ every day."

To be reliable

To be someone or something that can be trusted to work well or do what is expected.

"We need a ______ person who always finishes their tasks on time."

To get enrolled in a course

To officially register as a student in a course.

"I'm hoping to ______ a programming course next year."

To take a medical check-up

To visit a healthcare professional to assess your health (note: the more natural expression is 'to have a medical check-up').

"My parents encourage me to ______ every year."

To gain points

To increase your score in a game, competition or test.

"You can ______ by answering questions correctly."

To do something in advance

To do something before it is needed or before a particular time.

"I like to book tickets ______ so that I can get a better price."