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MODERN LIFE - Coggle Diagram
MODERN LIFE
WORKPLACE
apply for a job
balance life and a career
be in charge of something
have business contacts
put something on one's CV
have practical skills and medical/technical knowledge
do a placement (internship)
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THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD EMPLOYEE
creative thinking
good grades
plenty of work experience
self-confidence
problem-solving skills
a friendly personality
the ability to work in a team
a positive attitude to work
practical skills
likability
gain knowledge and experience
be good at adaptation to changes
confident
loyal
in independent thinker
WAYS OF COMMUNICATION
communicate face-to-face
give a presentation
keep/stay in touch
lose touch
express feelings
give opinions
speak in public
make a (good/bad) impression
INFORMATION
subscribe to newsfeeds
interested in current affairs
keep up with breaking news
check celebrity gossip
pay attention to dramatic headlines
fall for hoaxes
on social media (Instagram)
viral video/story/photo/meme
TALK ABOUT SUCCESS
to make a fortune
to be determined
to be talented/brilliant/good at
to achieve something
achievement
OFFERS AND REQUESTS
Is there anything I can do to help? - No, It's fine, really
Do you think you could give me a hand? - Sure
Is it OK if I just ...? - Of course,
May I... - Sure
Can I...Of course/Sure
Do you mind if I (the Present Simple) - Not at all
USEFUL VERBS
download an app/software
upload pictures/videos
install software/an app
turn off/on one's smartphone/computer
change/type a password
click on an icon
press a button
browse the internet
connect to the internet
delete a video/file/email
share a video/picture
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AT WORK
quality control procedures
up-to-date technology
a staff shortage
to cut costs
assembly line
to implement a project/system
VERBS
encourage someone
persuade someone
insist on something
complain about something
greet somebody
supervise someone
PERSONALITY
lively
funny
outgoing
noisy
confident
shy
quiet
thoughtful
calm
enormous
peaceful
happy-go-lucky
sociable
sensitive
talkative
an extrovert
an introvert
PHRASAL VERBS
to take after someone (in character)
to give up
to end up (doing something)
to get on with someone
FEELINGS
fascinated/fascinating
amazed/amazing
amused/amusing
embarrassed/embarrassing
confused/confusing
IN THE TOWN
to be stuck in traffic jams
in the rush hour
at the pedestrian crossing
use public transport
a pavement
a cycle lane
traffic lights
tough conditions
PHRASAL VERBS TO TALK (IN THE TOWN)
eat out
pick up (new words, vocabulary)
show someone around
get around (my home town)
turn up (to class, to work to a party)
look around (art galleries, museums)
get back
go away (to Spain, on holiday)
EATING IN AND OUT
a relaxing atmosphere
a pleasant atmosphere
a bit noisy
awful/slow service/waiters
friendly waiters
overcooked
tasteless
half cold
delicious
tasty
overpriced
generous portions
good value for money
HOUSE AND HOME
PLACES TO STAY
accommodation
a hotel
a rented apartment
a villa
a capsule hotel
a block of flats
a holiday cottage
a luxury hotel/apartment
PEOPLE
a host
a guest
a local
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AROUND YOUR PLACE
a nice location
a neighbourhood
shops nearby
on the outskirts
cozy
contemporary
cafe/restaurant nearby
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FAMILY AND FRIENDS
have a lot in common
come from the same background
get/need emotional support
have shared interest
get to know
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FAMILY MEMBERS
a sibling
an only child
the oldest/middle/youngest
an in-law (a mother-in-law)
twins
niece
nephew