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People at work

Simple workplace role vocabulary with clear, realistic office and team scenes.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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manager

noun · 3 examples
  1. The manager made a plan for the morning.
  2. Ask the manager if you need help with the schedule.
  3. Our manager checked the team’s progress after lunch.

boss

noun · 3 examples
  1. My boss asked me to finish the report today.
  2. The boss welcomed the new worker with a smile.
  3. Talk to the boss before you change the plan.

employee

noun · 3 examples
  1. Each employee has a name card at the office door.
  2. The new employee learned where to put the files.
  3. One employee answered the phone while another typed.

employer

noun · 3 examples
  1. The employer offered her a job on Monday.
  2. A good employer trains new workers well.
  3. The employer gave the team clear rules.

assistant

noun · 3 examples
  1. The assistant carried the folder to the meeting room.
  2. My assistant answered calls and sorted mail.
  3. The teacher’s assistant put the books on the shelf.

leader

noun · 3 examples
  1. The leader showed the team the next step.
  2. Our leader spoke first at the meeting.
  3. A strong leader listens to other people.

engineer

noun · 3 examples
  1. The engineer fixed the machine before lunch.
  2. An engineer can help build bridges and roads.
  3. The engineer checked the parts carefully.

architect

noun · 3 examples
  1. The architect drew a house plan on paper.
  2. An architect showed the family a model of the school.
  3. The architect checked the room sizes carefully.

scientist

noun · 3 examples
  1. The scientist looked at the sample through a microscope.
  2. A scientist in the lab wore safety goggles.
  3. The scientist tested the liquid in a small glass tube.

designer

noun · 3 examples
  1. The designer chose blue and green samples for the chair.
  2. A designer sketched the new bottle on paper.
  3. The designer compared different colour cards.

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