Society, General Knowledge for Vocational Schools (ABU), Vocabulary

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This set of flashcards helps learn English at the vocational school level, focusing on vocabulary related to society and general knowledge. It covers terms like "urban sprawl," "housing market," and "flat (UK) apartment (US)," useful for understanding real estate and social structures. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between languages for comprehensive practice. Ideal for students and professionals, these vocabulary flashcards aid in improving fluency and understanding complex societal concepts, making them valuable for intermediate to advanced learners.

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452

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Language

English

Category

English

Level

Vocational School

Created / Updated

02.05.2018 / 02.01.2019

rent

an amount of money that you pay regularly for using a house, room, office etc. that belongs to someone else

tenants' association

association that represents the interests of tenants

lease/ contract of tenancy

contract between a lessor or landlord and a tenant; the law does not dictate any special forms for such a contract

house rent

payment made by a tenant to the landlord for the rental

mobility

mobility of individuals or groups within society

incidentals / utilities

fees charged for the services rendered by a landlord or a third party in connection with a rented property

personal liability

form of liability insurance which can be optionally purchased

spatial planning

planning processes which determine spatial/ regional developments

legal protection

insurance that covers attorney and court fees of the insured in the event of a court case

return protocol

a document which lists the physical state and any damages and imperfections of a rented object

conciliation authority

office responsible for disputes concerning labour law, tenancy law etc.

single household

way of life, where someone who is not in a committed relationship lives by themselves

joint and several liability

legal term; liability of multiple debtors (e.g. spouses are jointly liable for the total tax)

maintenance; upkeep

work that is done to keep a leased or rented item or property, such as a building, machine, or piece of equipment, repaired and in good condition

subletting

to rent an entire flat, house etc., or parts thereof, to someone when you are renting it from someone else

high-density building

building to maximise housing on small land parcels to save land for other purposes

house, flat, or apartment share; flatshare

a group of people living in a flat together

flat (UK) apartment (US)

enclosed spatial unit within a residential building

housing market

supply and demand of homes

urban sprawl

unstructured urban growth

law

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

legal norm that sets legally binding rules

legal capacity

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

competence under law to take actions according to established rights and duties, e.g. enter into contracts

labour law (Brit.)/ labor law (Am.)

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

law which regulates labour/ labor law

vocational education and training act

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

law that regulates vocational training

vocational school

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

learning centre for teaching theoretical vocational training (technical and general knowledge)

limited power to act

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

concept from personal law describing the rights of an individual who has the power of judgment but is not yet of legal age and can take care of themselves in daily matters in limited ways

educational system

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

an organised system of education including primary, secondary, tertiary and further education

VET ordinances

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

Vocational Education and Training (VET) rules and regulations for the education of apprentices and vocational learners

biography

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

a book that someone writes about someone else’s life

Federal Constitution

Commandes clavier:

= tourner,

= avant/arrière,

= faire défiler

constitution which includes basic laws of a state

Youth Crime Act

law that regulates juvenile criminal law; youth between 10-18 are governed by a special set of laws

legal entity

a group that has legal standing (e.g. clubs and corporations)

practical vocational training partners

business at which practical vocational training is obtained

apprenticeship contract

legal foundation of an apprenticeship; written contract between vocational educators, apprentice and possibly legal agents

place of study

part of the vocational training system; apprenticeship, industry courses and vocational school

natural person

a man, woman, or child, in distinction from a corporation

Swiss Code of Obligations

a central decree of the Swiss private law; part of the Swiss Civil Code; contains general provisions on obligations as well as those that regulate contracts; divided into a general part, which applies to all contracts, and a special part, which applies to specific types of contracts, such as sales of goods or loans

public law

part of law that regulates the legal relationship between citizens and the state

private law

a branch of law that regulates the legal relationships of private individuals

qualifying exam

final examination at the end of an apprenticeship which must be passed to receive a Swiss Certificate of Competence

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legal protection

insurance that covers attorney and court fees of the insured in the event of a court case

return protocol

a document which lists the physical state and any damages and imperfections of a rented object

conciliation authority

office responsible for disputes concerning labour law, tenancy law etc.

single household

way of life, where someone who is not in a committed relationship lives by themselves

joint and several liability

legal term; liability of multiple debtors (e.g. spouses are jointly liable for the total tax)

maintenance; upkeep

work that is done to keep a leased or rented item or property, such as a building, machine, or piece of equipment, repaired and in good condition

subletting

to rent an entire flat, house etc., or parts thereof, to someone when you are renting it from someone else

high-density building

building to maximise housing on small land parcels to save land for other purposes

house, flat, or apartment share; flatshare

a group of people living in a flat together

flat (UK) apartment (US)

enclosed spatial unit within a residential building

housing market

supply and demand of homes

urban sprawl

unstructured urban growth

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