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worth getting in touch
Meaning: Valuable or beneficial to contact someone.
Example: William said it would be worth getting in touch with Becky for an informal chat.
pick up
Meaning: To learn or acquire something quickly and informally.
Example: Amber was told she would pick up office skills quickly on the job.
last-minute
Meaning: Something arranged or happening very close to the deadline or scheduled time.
Example: Becky is busy in the mornings filling last-minute vacancies.
dress smartly
Meaning: To wear neat, professional, and formal clothing suitable for work or interviews.
Example: Amber planned to dress smartly for her agency interview by borrowing a suit.
clerical
IPA: /ˈkler.ɪ.kəl/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Relating to office work such as record keeping, filing, and administrative tasks.
Meaning: Relating to office work such as record keeping, filing, and administrative tasks.
Example: The agency mainly recruits clerical and admin staff for temporary positions.
receptionist
IPA: /rɪˈsep.ʃən.ɪst/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A person employed to greet visitors, answer calls, and perform front-desk duties.
Meaning: A person employed to greet visitors, answer calls, and perform front-desk duties.
Example: Amber might start as a receptionist to gain office experience.
registration process
IPA: /ˌredʒ.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən ˈprəʊ.ses/ (UK), /ˌredʒ.əˈstreɪ.ʃən ˈprɑː.ses/ (US)
Meaning: The formal procedure of signing up or enrolling with an organisation.
Meaning: The formal procedure of signing up or enrolling with an organisation.
Example: Amber asked William about the registration process at Bankside agency.
feedback
IPA: /ˈfiːd.bæk/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Information or advice given about performance to help improve future results.
Meaning: Information or advice given about performance to help improve future results.
Example: The agency interview provides feedback so candidates can improve next time.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 15 Listening Test 1 - Section 1
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