IELTS Vocabulary: Work and Work from Home

Flashcards covering essential IELTS vocabulary for the topic of work, including general employment terms and the specific advantages and disadvantages of working from home.

work productivity

The efficiency and level of output produced in a work environment.

a nine-to-five job

A standard full-time job that follows traditional administrative business hours.

poor work performance

An unsatisfactory level of effectiveness or quality in completing job tasks.

sick leave

Permission to be absent from work specifically due to illness or health issues.

professional work environment

A workspace characterized by specialized conduct, respect, and business standards.

to get a well-paid job

To secure employment that provides a high level of financial compensation.

to earn a high salary

To receive a significant amount of money as payment for work performed.

job satisfaction

The sense of fulfillment and happiness an individual derives from their work.

to work long hours

To spend an extensive amount of time performing work duties, often exceeding a standard schedule.

to limit work hours

To restrict or set a maximum duration for the time spent on professional duties.

to suffer from various health issues

To experience a range of medical problems, such as fatigue, anxiety disorders, or stroke.

low productivity

A state of generating a minimal or insufficient amount of work output.

a case in point

A specific instance used as a typical or illustrative example of a general point.

to frequently feel exhausted

To often experience a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.

to make more errors at work

To increase the frequency of mistakes committed while performing professional tasks.

to have serious consequences for…

To result in severe or significant negative outcomes for a particular person or entity.

busy work schedules

Timetables that are heavily filled with professional commitments and tasks.

to be self-employed

To work for oneself as a freelancer or business owner rather than for an employer.

to pursue a career

To follow a professional path and work toward long-term goals in a specific field.

to learn various skills and experience

To acquire a diverse range of abilities and practical knowledge through professional practice.

to provide us with flexibility and convenience

To offer ease of use and the ability to adapt to different needs or circumstances.

do not need to go to the office on a daily basis

Lacking the requirement to visit a physical workplace every day.

to save a large amount of time commuting back and forth to work

To significantly reduce the time spent traveling between home and the workplace.

to have the freedom to choose where and when they want to work

To possess the autonomy to select the location and timing of professional tasks.

to require high levels of discipline and commitment

To demand strong self-control and a firm dedication to completing duties.

to have no supervision and restrictions

Working without direct management oversight or specific limiting rules.

might experience feelings of loneliness and isolation sometimes

The possibility of feeling solitary or detached from others while working remotely.

to easily get distracted by things like movies/ online games/…

To have one's focus diverted from work by entertainment or other external factors.

cannot concentrate entirely on their work

Being unable to give one's full and undivided attention to professional responsibilities.

to negatively affect their work performance and productivity

To have a damaging impact on their effectiveness and the amount of work they complete.

to be difficult to develop social skills

Facing challenges in improving interpersonal abilities like communication and teamwork.

to have less chance to interact and communicate directly with their colleagues and clients

Having reduced opportunities for face-to-face engagement with coworkers or customers.