Listening Framework Pre-advanced 3 (E) Unit 04

client

a person who pays for a service
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

side hustle

a job or activity done to earn extra money
Many people start a side hustle to make extra income.

insurance

a protection against loss, usually by paying money in advance
Health insurance is essential in case of illness.

recharge

to regain energy or strength
I like to recharge by reading a book on weekends.

automation

the use of machines or technology to do work instead of people
Automation has made factory work faster and more efficient.

collaboration

working together with others
Successful projects often depend on good collaboration.

emerge

to come out or appear
New trends emerge every year in technology.

empathy

the ability to understand how someone else is feeling
A good leader shows empathy toward their team members.

assumption

an idea believed to be true without proof
Her assumption about the market was incorrect.

distant

feeling far away or not connected
They lived in a distant town far from the city.

eliminate

to remove or destroy
The company wants to eliminate unnecessary expenses.

empowering

giving someone confidence, control, or strength
The training program is very empowering for young professionals.

fatigue

a strong feeling of being tired or low energy
Fatigue can reduce your concentration and productivity.

ideal

perfect or as good as possible
He is the ideal person for this job because of his experience.

impact

to strongly affect or influence something
The new policy will impact the economy significantly.

repetitive

being done again and again in the same way
The teacher asked students to avoid repetitive mistakes in their essays.

salary

money paid regularly for doing a job
She received a higher salary after her promotion.

standard

usual, normal, or commonly accepted
The hotel offers standard rooms as well as luxury suites.

unfulfilled

not satisfied or completed
She felt unfulfilled in her job and wanted a change.

reflect

to show, express, or think carefully about something
Her work reflects her creativity and dedication.

balance

an even distribution of weight or elements
She tries to maintain a balance between work and life.

freelance

working independently, not employed permanently by one company
She works as a freelance writer for several magazines.

ride sharing

a service in which people share a car to travel together
Many students use ride sharing to save money on commuting.

tutoring

teaching or helping someone with a subject, usually one-on-one
Tutoring can improve a student’s performance significantly.

factor

something that contributes to a result or situation
Age is an important factor in determining health risks.

desire

a strong feeling of wanting something
She has a strong desire to travel the world.

backup

extra
The team had a backup plan in case of bad weather.

layoff

the temporary or permanent dismissal of employees by a company
The company announced a layoff of 200 workers.

limitation

a restriction or the state of being limited
The project has some limitations due to budget constraints.

manufacturing

relating to the process of producing goods in factories
Manufacturing jobs have changed with automation.