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take in
Meaning: To absorb or understand new information.
Example: Apprentices will have a lot of new information to take in during their first week.
make the most of
Meaning: To use an opportunity to the fullest advantage.
Example: Apprentices should make the most of the chance to learn from supervisors and mentors.
run through
Meaning: To quickly go over or explain something.
Example: The manager ran through company policies for the apprenticeship scheme.
no confusion
Meaning: To ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings.
Example: The manager wanted to make sure there was no confusion about the holiday policy.
apprenticeship
IPA: /əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/ (UK), /əˈpren.t̬ɪs.ʃɪp/ (US)
Meaning: A period of training under supervision, often combining work and study.
Meaning: A period of training under supervision, often combining work and study.
Example: The company welcomed new employees to their six-month apprenticeship program.
mentor
IPA: /ˈmen.tɔːr/ (UK), /ˈmen.tɔːr/ (US)
Meaning: An experienced person who provides guidance and support to someone less experienced.
Meaning: An experienced person who provides guidance and support to someone less experienced.
Example: Each apprentice is assigned a mentor who has recently completed their own training.
probationary period
IPA: /prəˈbeɪ.ʃən.er.i ˈpɪə.ri.əd/ (UK), /proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən.er.i ˈpɪr.i.əd/ (US)
Meaning: A trial period during which an employee’s performance is evaluated before permanent status.
Meaning: A trial period during which an employee’s performance is evaluated before permanent status.
Example: Apprentices may be eligible for flexible working after their three-month probationary period.
subsidised
IPA: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.daɪzd/ (UK), /ˈsʌb.sə.daɪzd/ (US)
Meaning: Financially supported to reduce cost for the user.
Meaning: Financially supported to reduce cost for the user.
Example: Apprentices can eat cheaply at the heavily subsidised company canteen.
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Cambridge 14 Listening Test 1 - Section 2
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