The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Listening and Speaking book. They’re part of unit 6, which is all about business. And guess what? It’s the very first set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!

Interactive Vocabulary Activities – Business & Education

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Vocabulary Word List

Review the words, meanings, and examples below.

Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation. Click any example sentence to hear it read aloud.

develop

Verb

to grow or change and become more advanced

The company plans to develop a new software application.
Children develop quickly during their early years.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Develop on Youglish

education

Noun

the process of teaching and learning in a school or college, or the knowledge gained from this

A good education is key to a successful career.
She decided to continue her education at a university.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Education on Youglish

exist

Verb

to be real or present

Dinosaurs used to exist millions of years ago.
Does life exist on other planets?

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Exist on Youglish

industry

Noun

the people and activities involved in one type of business

The tourism industry is very important for this country.
He works in the automotive industry designing cars.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Industry on Youglish

re-training

Noun

the process of learning new skills needed to do a particular job or activity

The factory closure meant many workers needed re-training.
Re-training helps employees learn new technologies.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Re-training on Youglish

skill

Noun

the ability to do an activity or job well, especially through practice

Cooking is a useful skill to have.
He has excellent communication skills.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Skill on Youglish

project

Noun

a planned piece of work done to achieve something

We are working on a group project for science class.
The construction project will take two years to finish.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Project on Youglish

earn

Verb

to get money by working

She hopes to earn a lot of money in her new job.
You must work hard to earn respect from others.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Earn on Youglish

profit

Noun

the extra money a company makes after paying costs

The business made a huge profit last year.
They sold the house for a profit.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Profit on Youglish

colleagues

Noun

people you work with

I went out for dinner with my colleagues after work.
She enjoys working with her colleagues on the new team.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Colleagues on Youglish

spend time

Verb

to use time doing something

I like to spend time with my family on weekends.
Don’t spend time worrying about things you can’t change.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Spend Time on Youglish

waste

Verb

to use something badly or without a good result

Don’t waste water; please turn off the tap.
It is a waste of time to argue with him.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Waste on Youglish

breaks

Noun

short times to rest from work

We take short breaks during the long meeting.
Workers are allowed two coffee breaks a day.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Breaks on Youglish

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz

Choose the correct definition for each word.

1. What is the definition of “industry“?

to use something badly or without a good resultthe people and activities involved in one type of businesspeople you work withshort times to rest from work

2. What is the definition of “spend time“?

to use time doing somethingto get money by workingto grow or change and become more advancedto be real or present

3. What is the definition of “profit“?

the ability to do an activity or job wella planned piece of work done to achieve somethingthe extra money a company makes after paying coststhe process of teaching and learning

4. What is the definition of “develop“?

to use something badly or without a good resultto grow or change and become more advancedto get money by workingto be real or present

5. What is the definition of “colleagues“?

people you work withshort times to rest from workthe extra money a company makes after paying coststhe process of learning new skills

6. What is the definition of “exist“?

to use time doing somethingto be real or presentto grow or change and become more advancedto use something badly

7. What is the definition of “education“?

the process of teaching and learning in a school or collegea planned piece of workthe ability to do an activity or job wellthe people and activities involved in one type of business

8. What is the definition of “skill“?

the extra money a company makesthe ability to do an activity or job wellthe process of learning new skillspeople you work with

9. What is the definition of “re-training“?

the process of teaching and learning in a schoola planned piece of workthe process of learning new skills needed to do a particular job or activityshort times to rest from work

10. What is the definition of “earn“?

to use something badlyto get money by workingto grow or changeto use time doing something

11. What is the definition of “project“?

a planned piece of work done to achieve somethingthe people and activities involved in one type of businessthe process of teaching and learningthe ability to do an activity or job well

12. What is the definition of “waste“?

to use something badly or without a good resultto be real or presentto grow or changeto use time doing something

13. What is the definition of “breaks“?

people you work withshort times to rest from workthe extra money a company makesthe process of learning new skills

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.

1. A good is important for your future career.

Hint: the process of teaching and learning

2. Don’t time playing games when you should be working.

Hint: to use something badly

3. The car employs thousands of people.

Hint: the people and activities involved in one type of business

4. She works hard to enough money for rent.

Hint: to get money by working

5. The students are working on a science together.

Hint: a planned piece of work

6. Children quickly when they are young.

Hint: to grow or change and become more advanced

7. Do you believe that aliens in space?

Hint: to be real or present

8. I went to lunch with my from the office.

Hint: people you work with

9. Coding is a useful to have in the modern world.

Hint: the ability to do an activity well

10. We take short to drink coffee.

Hint: short times to rest from work

11. He needed to learn how to use the new machines.

Hint: learning new skills for a job

12. The company made a large this year.

Hint: extra money made after costs

13. I like to with my family on weekends.

Hint: to use time doing something

Activity 4: Flashcards

Click on each card to flip between the word and its definition. Test your memory!

Card 1 of 13

develop

Click to see definition

to grow or change and become more advanced

Click to see word

Activity 5: Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters to form the correct vocabulary word!

1. Unscramble this word:

lslik

Hint: the ability to do an activity well

2. Unscramble this word:

sbreka

Hint: short times to rest from work

3. Unscramble this word:

geasllcoue

Hint: people you work with

4. Unscramble this word:

ftipor

Hint: the extra money a company makes

5. Unscramble this word:

noiduaect

Hint: the process of teaching and learning

6. Unscramble this word:

cetjorp

Hint: a planned piece of work

7. Unscramble this word:

tseaw

Hint: to use something badly

8. Unscramble this word:

tryniusd

Hint: activities involved in business

9. Unscramble this word:

voedelp

Hint: to grow or change

10. Unscramble this word:

nare

Hint: to get money by working

11. Unscramble this word:

ingnairt-er

Hint: learning new skills

12. Unscramble this word:

tixe

Hint: to be real or present

13. Unscramble this word:

mitedepsn

Hint: to use time doing something

Activity 6: Sentence Builder

Write sentences using each vocabulary word. Click ‘Check Sentence’ for writing analysis. For more accuracy in writing and to find additional mistakes, use this Writing Assessment Tool .

Writing Analysis: This tool uses academic correction symbols (agr, sp, cap, etc.) to provide feedback on grammar, spelling, and style.

Use “develop” in a sentence:

Use “education” in a sentence:

Use “exist” in a sentence:

Use “industry” in a sentence:

Use “re-training” in a sentence:

Use “skill” in a sentence:

Use “project” in a sentence:

Use “earn” in a sentence:

Use “profit” in a sentence:

Use “colleagues” in a sentence:

Use “spend time” in a sentence:

Use “waste” in a sentence:

Use “breaks” in a sentence:

Activity 3: Matching Game

Click on a word, then click on its matching definition. Match all pairs correctly!

Words

project

exist

breaks

industry

earn

re-training

colleagues

education

waste

develop

skill

profit

spend time

Definitions

the ability to do an activity or job well

the people and activities involved in one type of business

to use something badly or without a good result

short times to rest from work

a planned piece of work done to achieve something

the process of teaching and learning

to get money by working

the extra money a company makes after paying costs

the process of learning new skills needed to do a particular job or activity

to be real or present

people you work with

to use time doing something

to grow or change and become more advanced

Unlock 2- Unit 6- L & S- Vocabulary 1.pptx by Zahid Khan

Here are some engaging vocabulary activities related to the words mentioned above. These activities will reinforce the vocabulary you’ve just taught your students.

Matching – Vocabulary Quiz

In this activity, the students will match the words with their respective definitions.

Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid

In this activity, the students will search for the words that the teacher has taught. The words are hidden in a letter grid.

Spin the Wheel – Find the word

In this game, the teacher will spin a wheel, and eventually, it will stop. When the wheel stops, the students will see the meaning of a specific word. Then, the teacher will ask one of the students to guess the word by carefully reading its definition. The teacher may ask the student to make a sentence for the word.

Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz

In this activity, the students will move the letters around to put them in the right order and reveal a word or phrase. All these words are connected to the above vocabulary.

Open the box

In this fun activity, the teacher will choose one of the students to participate. First, that student will pick a number. Then, the teacher will click on the chosen number. What happens next? Well, the student will see the meaning of a word—a word related to the vocabulary the teacher has taught in class. Now comes the exciting part: the student needs to read the meaning and guess the word! If the guess is correct, the teacher might even ask the student to create a sentence using that word.

Vocabulary Word List

develop

education

exist

industry

re-training

skill

project

earn

profit

colleagues

spend time

waste

breaks

Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz

1. What is the definition of “industry“?

2. What is the definition of “spend time“?

3. What is the definition of “profit“?

4. What is the definition of “develop“?

5. What is the definition of “colleagues“?

6. What is the definition of “exist“?

7. What is the definition of “education“?

8. What is the definition of “skill“?

9. What is the definition of “re-training“?

10. What is the definition of “earn“?

11. What is the definition of “project“?

12. What is the definition of “waste“?

13. What is the definition of “breaks“?

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Activity 4: Flashcards

Activity 5: Word Scramble

1. Unscramble this word:

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Activity 6: Sentence Builder

Activity 3: Matching Game

Words

Definitions

Matching – Vocabulary Quiz

Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid

Spin the Wheel – Find the word

Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz

Open the box

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