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Exercise 1: Vocabulary – Work Phrasal Verbs Match each phrasal verb (1–8) on the left with the correct meaning (a–h) on the right. Write the answers as number and letter (for example, 1 – c). 1. carry out 2. call off 3. look into 4. take over 5. set up 6. cut back on 7. fill in for 8. come up with a. to replace someone temporarily b. to investigate a situation c. to perform or complete a task d. to cancel something that was planned e. to reduce the amount of money or resources used f. to think of an idea or a plan g. to gain control of a company or a role h. to create or establish a business, system or meeting Answer Key 1 – c (carry out = perform/complete a task) 2 – d (call off = cancel) 3 – b (look into = investigate) 4 – g (take over = gain control) 5 – h (set up = create/establish) 6 – e (cut back on = reduce spending/resources) 7 – a (fill in for = replace temporarily) 8 – f (come up with = think of an idea/plan) Want to find a job abroad or at an international company? Join my Career English Club for weekly tasks in IELTS, Workplace, and Business English. Practice all skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. Two plans: ▪️ Self-study – €27/month ▪️ Guided – €52/month (teacher checks one written and one speaking task per week) Join here: https://t.me/tribute/app?startapp=ees

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Many IELTS candidates never reach their target band because they prepare hard but not smart. They spend dozens of hours on general English practice without ever focusing on the specific criteria examiners use to give marks. The IELTS for Work Master Course fixes this from the very first module. You will learn to read the official band descriptors like a map, so you always know exactly what you need to demonstrate in your writing and speaking to move from a 6 to a 7. The course then breaks down each of the four scoring criteria into simple, actionable skills. For lexical resource, you will learn how to build topic-specific vocabulary and use collocations naturally. For grammatical range, you will practice complex sentence structures in a way that feels comfortable and automatic. For coherence and cohesion, you will get templates and linking phrases that make your essays and letters flow logically without sounding robotic. Because the lessons are self-contained and clearly labelled, you can jump to the area where you need the most help. If your Speaking is already strong but Writing is stuck at 6.0, you can spend your limited study time exclusively on the Writing module. This flexibility is what makes the course so valuable for working professionals who cannot follow a rigid classroom schedule. And all of this is available for a single payment of 20 euros. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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Exercise 7: Vocabulary – Word Formation (Work & Business) Complete the table with the missing noun or adjective form. Use the correct word from the root verb given. The first one is done for you. Verb: employ Noun: employment Adjective: (un)employed 1. Verb: produce Noun: ___ Adjective: productive 2. Verb: compete Noun: competition Adjective: ___ 3. Verb: negotiate Noun: ___ Adjective: negotiable 4. Verb: apply Noun: application Adjective: ___ 5. Verb: succeed Noun: success Adjective: ___ Answer Key 1. production 2. competitive 3. negotiation 4. applied (also acceptable: applicable) 5. successful Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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Time pressure in the Reading test is one of the most common reasons professionals score lower than they should. You might understand the texts, but if you read too slowly or get stuck on a difficult question, you leave easy points behind. The IELTS for Work Master Course dedicates entire lessons to reading speed and time management. You learn how to skim for the main idea in two minutes, how to scan for keywords in seconds, and when to switch to intensive reading for tricky questions. The same level of detail is applied to Listening. You discover how to use the preparation time before each recording to predict answers, how to recognise the signpost words that guide you through a talk, and how to avoid falling into the common distractor traps that trick so many candidates. These are not abstract tips; they are step-by-step methods that you can apply immediately in your practice. Each module builds on the previous one, creating a complete skill set that makes you a faster, more accurate test taker. The course respects your intelligence and does not treat you like a beginner. It simply shows you how the game works and gives you the tools to win it. At 20 euros, it is one of the smartest investments you can make in your professional future, and you can start learning in minutes after joining. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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Exercise 6: Writing – Formal Business Email You recently received a late delivery from a supplier. Now you need to place a new order but would like a small discount because of the previous delay. Write an email to the supplier, Mr. Davis, in about 100–120 words. In your email you should: • place an order for 500 units of product X • mention the previous late delivery politely • ask for a 5% discount on this order • request a guaranteed delivery date. Sample Answer Subject: Order #2789 and new order for product X Dear Mr. Davis, I would like to place a new order for 500 units of product X. Our last order arrived two weeks later than agreed, which caused some inconvenience on our side. I hope we can count on a smoother process this time. As a gesture of goodwill, I would appreciate a 5% discount on this order. Could you please confirm that you are able to offer this? In addition, I would be grateful if you could guarantee a delivery date. Please let me know by Friday. Kind regards, [Your Name] Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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If you think about the cost of retaking the IELTS exam, the value of a good preparation course becomes obvious. One test attempt costs around 250 euros, not to mention the time lost waiting for the next available date and the stress of another rejection. The IELTS for Work Master Course costs only 20 euros, but it gives you the same strategies and frameworks that private tutors charge hundreds for. It is designed for people who want to pass the test once and move forward with their career or migration plans. Inside the course, you will find everything you need to prepare independently and effectively. The lessons cover the exact structure of the Academic and General Training tests, so you know you are practising the right material. You get clear, repeatable techniques for every question type in Reading and Listening. You get plug-and-play structures for Writing Task 1 and Task 2. You get practice drills for Speaking that build fluency and reduce anxiety. And you get full guidance on how to simulate exam conditions at home, mark your own work, and calibrate your band score accurately. No hidden fees, no monthly subscriptions. Just a one-time payment that gives you lifetime access to a complete course. If you are serious about getting the score you need without wasting more time and money, this is the logical next step. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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Exercise 5: Grammar – Modal Verbs in the Office Complete each sentence with the best modal verb from the box. Some verbs may be used more than once. can • could • must • have to • should • shouldn’t 1. Visitors __ sign in at reception before entering the building; it’s a safety rule. 2. __ you please send me the updated figures by Friday? 3. You really __ check your emails before the meeting or you might miss important updates. 4. Employees __ use their personal mobile phones during client calls. 5. I think we __ order more office supplies soon – we’re running out of paper. Answer Key 1. must / have to (both acceptable) 2. Could (or Can, but Could is more polite) 3. should 4. shouldn’t 5. should Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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One of the most underestimated skills in IELTS preparation is knowing your own weaknesses and tracking your improvement. Without a clear system, you can take practice test after practice test and keep making the same mistakes. The IELTS for Work Master Course solves this problem by teaching you how to become your own best teacher. It introduces simple but powerful tools like the error log and the vocabulary notebook that turn every mistake into a real lesson. After each practice session, you will know exactly why you lost a mark. Was it a spelling mistake? A distractor you missed? A grammar error you keep repeating? The course guides you through the process of analysing your performance so you can fix problems at their root. This is particularly important for busy professionals who cannot afford to spend months on trial and error. With this method, every study hour becomes far more productive. The course also shows you how to use official transcripts and sample answers to deepen your understanding. Instead of just checking the correct answer, you learn to see patterns in paraphrasing and question design. This kind of deep practice is what separates candidates who stay stuck from those who finally break through. And because the entire course costs 20 euros, it is a tiny investment for a skill that will serve you for years. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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The guide includes a weekly study framework designed specifically for people who are not on a study break. It assumes you have about an hour on four weekdays and a bit more time on one weekend day. It tells you exactly what to do on a Monday night for writing, how to use your phone to build speaking confidence on Tuesday, and how to train listening skills on Wednesday without doing a full test every time. Saturday becomes a stamina simulation, not another passive reading session. The whole framework respects your exhaustion after a long workday and your need for a plan that survives busy weeks. Get the Guide: https://t.me/dariaspeakybot?start=s=3730267
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Exercise 4: Speaking – Work Topics Practise answering the questions aloud as in a real IELTS Speaking test. Then read the sample answers to compare. Part 1 1. What is your current job? 2. Do you enjoy working in a team or alone? Why? 3. How do you usually get to work? Part 2 Describe a business meeting you attended. You should say: • when and where the meeting took place • who was present • what was discussed and explain why the meeting was important. Sample Answers (B1 level) Part 1 1. I work as a customer service assistant in a call centre. I help customers with product questions and complaints. 2. I prefer working in a team because we can share ideas and support each other when it’s busy. 3. I take the bus. It takes about 30 minutes, so I often listen to podcasts on the way. Part 2 Last month I attended a project update meeting in our main office. It was on a Wednesday afternoon, and the meeting included my manager, three colleagues from the sales team and myself. We sat around a large table in the small conference room. The main topic was the launch of our new software. We discussed the marketing plan, the timeline for the launch and the feedback we had received from early test users. The meeting was important because we identified a problem with the pricing structure and made a quick decision to change it before the launch. That saved us a lot of trouble and showed how good communication helps the team. Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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If you have ever felt that your English is good enough but your IELTS score does not show it, you are not alone. Many professionals lose points not because of language ability, but because they do not know the exact techniques that the exam requires. The IELTS for Work Master Course closes that gap completely. It teaches you the hidden rules of the test, from avoiding distractor traps in Listening to writing an overview that instantly boosts your Task 1 score. One of the biggest fears for working candidates is the Speaking test, especially Part 2 where you must talk alone for two minutes. The course includes an entire Speaking masterclass that breaks down each part of the interview. You will learn how to use the one-minute preparation time, how to structure your long turn like a story, and how to handle abstract Part 3 questions with confidence. You will also find pronunciation exercises and filler phrases that make you sound more natural even when you are nervous. Writing is another area where the course gives you templates and language banks that are easy to remember and adapt. You will never again sit in front of a blank page wondering how to start. Every lesson is practical, and the language used to explain concepts is straightforward. With a price of just 20 euros, this course puts a structured, high-quality preparation within anyone’s reach. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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Exercise 3: Listening – Telephone Conversation Listen to the conversation script. Then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1. Why did Ms. Rodriguez call? 2. What was the original day and time of the meeting? 3. When does she want to reschedule the meeting? 4. What does Alex need to do before confirming the new time? 5. What is the client’s surname? Answer Key 1. She called to reschedule the meeting (because of an urgent client visit). 2. Tuesday at 2 p.m. 3. Thursday at 10 a.m. 4. He needs to confirm with his manager / check his diary fully. 5. Rodriguez Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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When you prepare for IELTS on your own, it is easy to jump from one random video to the next without ever building real skills. You might understand the test format, but you still run out of time in Reading or freeze during the Speaking interview. The missing piece is a systematic plan that connects all four skills and shows you exactly what to practise each day. The IELTS for Work Master Course provides that plan in a way that respects your busy professional life. The course is organized into six clear modules. First, you master the exam structure and the band score system so you know exactly what examiners expect. Then, you dive deep into Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking with dedicated lessons that teach you one powerful strategy at a time. You learn how to predict answers in Listening, scan texts in Reading, structure any essay in Writing, and stay fluent under pressure in Speaking. Each lesson includes practice activities and checklists so you can see your own progress immediately. What makes this course different is the focus on efficiency. You do not waste time on irrelevant grammar drills or memorizing endless word lists. Every minute you spend moves you closer to your target band. And because the entire course costs only 20 euros, it is far more affordable than a single hour with a private tutor, yet it gives you a complete roadmap. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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Exercise 2: Reading – Office Memo Read the memo below and decide if the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F). To: All Staff From: HR Department Subject: New Flexible Working Hours Policy We are pleased to announce a new flexible working hours policy, effective from 1st May. The standard working day will remain 8 hours, but you may now choose to start between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. All employees must be present during core hours, which are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, core hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Working from home is allowed up to two days per week with prior written approval from your line manager. Please submit your preferred schedule to your manager by email at least one week before you plan to change it. Overtime rules remain unchanged. If you have any questions, contact HR before 25th April. Statements 1. The new policy allows employees to start work at any time they prefer. 2. Staff must be in the office between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday. 3. The flexible hours system has been in use since the beginning of the year. 4. You can work from home two days a week without informing your manager. 5. The memo says overtime will no longer be paid. Answer Key 1. F (they may start between 7:30 and 9:30, not any time) 2. T 3. F (it becomes effective from 1st May) 4. F (prior written approval from line manager is required) 5. F (overtime rules remain unchanged) Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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If you are a working professional trying to get the IELTS score you need for a visa, a promotion, or a new job abroad, you already know the biggest challenge: time. Between meetings, deadlines, and family, where do you find hours to prepare for an exam that tests four completely different skills? Most free online resources are scattered and confusing, and expensive tutors often do not give you a clear, structured plan. You end up studying on and off, never feeling truly ready. This is exactly why the IELTS for Work Master Course exists. The course is a complete, step-by-step preparation system built especially for busy people who cannot afford to waste a single evening. It is divided into six focused modules and twenty-nine short lessons that you can follow at your own pace. You will start by understanding how the scoring system really works and then move through every section of the test with practical strategies. There is no filler, only the methods that actually help you gain points quickly. The course is self-paced, so you study when it fits your schedule, and each lesson is written in clear, simple English that even intermediate learners can follow easily. Thousands of professionals have used the same structured approach to finally break through their score plateau. For just 20 euros, you get full access to all materials, from Listening techniques to Writing templates and Speaking confidence drills. It is a small investment that can change your career path completely. Get One Lesson for Free: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/exam
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Exercise 1: Vocabulary – Business Collocations Match each verb on the left with the correct phrase on the right to form common business collocations. Write the number and letter (e.g. 1 – d). 1. meet 2. give 3. run 4. achieve 5. attend 6. handle 7. make 8. take a. a company b. a complaint c. a deadline d. a goal e. a meeting f. a presentation g. a profit h. a break Answer Key 1 – c (meet a deadline) 2 – f (give a presentation) 3 – a (run a company) 4 – d (achieve a goal) 5 – e (attend a meeting) 6 – b (handle a complaint) 7 – g (make a profit) 8 – h (take a break) Planning to pass IELTS for B2 level to land a job abroad? Grab a free trial lesson from my IELTS English Course: https://dshtorm.tilda.ws/
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Most working professionals waste preparation time on activities that feel productive but don’t raise their score. This free guide identifies that trap immediately. It explains why reading model essays without writing your own, listening to English audio passively, or collecting endless vocabulary lists will not move your band. Then it shows you exactly how to replace those habits with high-impact practice. Every study minute you have is precious, and the guide gives you a simple audit to check if your current routine is actually working. If you have ever closed your books after an hour and felt nothing improved, this section alone is worth reading. It will change how you spend your limited after-work energy. Get the Guide: https://t.me/dariaspeakybot?start=s=3730267
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If you work full-time and need IELTS for a visa, a promotion, or a job abroad, you already know that most preparation material is built for students. This guide changes that. It is called IELTS for Work: The Starter Guide They Forgot to Give You, and it was written for busy adults who cannot pause their career to study. It explains the real difference between Academic and General Training, so you book the right test the first time. It helps you find your required score on official government sites, not in social media comments. It gives you a realistic timeline based on your current level, and it tells you honestly how many hours a half-band improvement usually takes. There are no shortcuts in this guide, but there is a clear, calm path. Get the Guide: https://t.me/dariaspeakybot?start=s=3730267
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If I hadn't known better... This phrase means "if I didn't have the correct information, I would have believed something false." It expresses that a situation is so unusual, striking, or seemingly contradictory that it almost makes you believe something you know isn't true. Core Meaning X is so surprising that, without my existing knowledge, I would have believed Y. The phrase implies: · You do know the truth · But the evidence or appearance is so strong that it almost fooled you Examples She looks so much like her mother that if I hadn't known better, I'd think they were sisters. (I know they are mother and daughter, but the resemblance is that strong.) This painting is incredible. If I didn't know better, I'd say it was a real photograph. (I know it's a painting, but it looks that realistic.) His explanation was so detailed and confident that if I hadn't known better, I would have believed him. (I know he was lying, but he was very convincing.) This homemade pizza tastes amazing. If I didn't know better, I'd think it came from a professional restaurant. (I know it's homemade, but the quality rivals a restaurant.) Variations - If I didn't know better If I didn't know better, I'd think she was angry at me. - If you didn't know better If you didn't know better, you'd think this was a five‑star hotel. - Anyone would think (similar meaning) Anyone would think she won the lottery, the way she's celebrating. Common Contexts · Appearances being deceptive – something looks/sounds/seems like one thing but is actually another · Skill or quality being surprisingly high – someone performs so well it resembles expertise · Doubt or suspicion – a situation is so odd you almost believe something unlikely In a Nutshell If I hadn't known better = "My knowledge prevents me from being fooled, but this situation really tests that knowledge." It's a way of saying: "What I see is so convincing that it almost overrides what I know to be true."
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Here are some useful words for your job in an English-speaking company: Phrasal verbs for office communication https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZU2gGDgUW_/?igsh=MWV2MzFlcGdqY2t5dA== How to finish a work meeting https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZTx_sXgiR-/?igsh=MTloc3lza3p6Z2s1aQ== How to report to your manager at work https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZSUE-tEUsb/?igsh=cm0zZmZ0aGdlN2du Phrases people use to be aligned in an office https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZRNDUMGHQ7/?igsh=MmZqZmt3cWhwN2Zs
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