English unit 1 u.2
englisch vokabeln
englisch vokabeln
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| Flashcards | 109 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Other |
| Created / Updated | 27.04.2016 / 29.04.2016 |
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company
Multinational companies have employees in many countries.
SYN: firm
mate
In general, Europe’s workers get on well with their workmates and identify with the company they work for.
See also: classmate
Kamerad, Kollege
leave (n.)
Workers usually didn’t receive paid sick leave in the 19th century.
Freistellung vom Dienst
to vary
Working hours within the European Union still vary quite a lot.
verschieden sein
holiday
The average amount of paid holiday a worker can have in Britain is usually 23 days.
Urlaub
worker
The situation of workers has improved a lot in the last one hundred years.
(Fabrik)Arbeiter
essential
A good knowledge of English and French is essential in our international business.
SYN: necessary
responsible
Our company requires responsible people.
1. verantwortlich (für)
2. verantwortungsbewusst
personnel (n.)
Send your application with full CV to the personnel manager.
Personal
personal (adj.)
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life.
PC (= personal computer)
persönlich, privat
survey (n.)
A recent survey showed that...
The survey found that ....
an investigation of the opinions of people, usually by asking them questions
attitude (n.)
In a survey workers answered questions about attitudes to pay and workmates.
Einstellung, Haltung
population (n.)
In 1850, more than fifty percent of the British population belonged to the working class.
Bevölkerung
(!!compare: people!!)
condition (n.)
working conditions / conditions of work
living conditions
Bedingung
candidate (n.)
The candidates must be aged 21-30, have good qualifications and some work experience.
Kandidat
knowledge (n.)
A good knowledge of English and German is essential in our business.
Wissen, Kenntnisse
overseas
Assistants should be willing to travel overseas.
SYN: abroad
CV / curriculum vitae
Enclosed please find my CV and copies of certificates.
Lebenslauf
application (n.)
(verb: to apply to...for...)
a letter of application
Bewerbung
boss (n.)
He wanted to be his own boss.
Chef
manager (n.)
a bank manager / a hotel manager / a personnel manager
the new manager of Italy
Geschäftsführer (Bank, Hotel…) ; Leiter der Personalabteilung
Trainer
CEO (chief executive officer)
A CEO is the person with the highest rank in a company.
Manager
chef (n.)
a professional cook, esp. one with the highest rank in a hotel or restaurant
fortune (n.)
A car like that costs a small fortune.
Vermögen
to afford
I have a low income, so I just can’t afford a holiday abroad.
to be able to pay for something
to identify with
The employees identify with the company they work for.
sich identifizieren mit
identity (n.)
to develop a sense of identity
Identität
experience (n.)
job experience
Applicants should have experience in caring for children under five.
Erfahrung
to offer
The company offers interesting jobs.
anbieten
