2026.05.14_Talking about Work

Listen UP! Talking about Work – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate


https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260417


Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ID61i9kUp8aMxhPJtIKcz


Vocabulary

English word

Pronunciation 

Slovenský význam

Example sentence

task

/tɑːsk/

úloha

I need to finish this task.

organised

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organizovaný

He is very organised at work.

disorganised

/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

neorganizovaný

I feel disorganised today.

deadline

/ˈdedlaɪn/

termín

I have a deadline tomorrow.

prepare

/prɪˈpeə/

pripraviť

I need to prepare for the meeting.

supportive

/səˈpɔːtɪv/

podporujúci

My team is very supportive.

focus

/ˈfəʊkəs/

sústredenie

I need to focus on this task.


Practical english

Talking about work

  • I’m working on a new project. - Pracujem na novom projekte. 

  • I need to finish this task. -  Musím dokončiť túto úlohu. 

  • It’s a bit busy at work. -  V práci je trochu rušno. 

Staying organised

  • I write everything down. - Všetko si zapisujem. 

  • I make a to-do list. - Robím si zoznam úloh. 

  • I’ve finished everything on my list. - Dokončil som všetko zo zoznamu. 

Asking for help

  • Can you help me with this? - Môžeš mi s tým pomôcť? 

  • I’m not sure what to do. -  Nie som si istý, čo mám robiť. 

  • Could you explain it to me? -  Mohol by si mi to vysvetliť? 

  • I need some guidance. -  Potrebujem usmernenie. 

Dealing with problems

  • Something went wrong. - Niečo sa pokazilo. 

  • I’ll fix it. - Opravím to. 

  • Let’s find a solution. - Poďme nájsť riešenie. 

  • Don’t worry, we can solve it. - Neboj sa, vieme to vyriešiť.


Create your own sentences with the following words:
to-do list, calm, disorganised, pressure, focus

Questions and Answers


Q: What are common causes of stress at work?
A:  Deadlines, too many tasks, and pressure.

Q: Would you say that you're someone who gets stressed easily at work?
A: No, I think I am quite immune to stress.

Q: Do you work better under pressure or in a relaxed situation? Why?
A:  I work better in a calm environment because I can focus. 

Q: What makes a good colleague?
A:  Someone who is helpful, organised, and friendly. . 

Q: How important is organisation in work or study?
A: Very important because it saves time and reduces stress. 

Q: What skills are important for a job?
A: Communication, organisation, and teamwork. 

Q: Should people work fewer hours? Why / why not?
A: I think yes. They would have more time for themselves, to relax and that would lead to a higher work performance.

Q: How can companies help employees feel less stressed?
A: Train managers to be good managers. A bad manager creates more stress than a lot of work.

Q: How has work changed in the last 10 years?
A: For example – work is more digital and automated.

 

 

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