Small Talk | Everyday English – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.so what's new mark how is your new job going to be honest i can't i really love the company that i am working for my co-workers are all really and they really help me feel it's a really energetic and fun atmosphere my boss is hilarious and he's really flexible really how so he allows me to come in when i want and make my own hours i can also leave early if i start early there is no real dress code either i can wear jeans and a t-shirt if i want i can even wear shorts in the summer wow it sounds really cool i can't stand wearing a suit every day which do you prefer working late or finishing early i prefer finishing early i really enjoy the morning i love getting up early and going for a run nothing like watching the while drinking my morning coffee really i am i love sleeping in i am most alert in the i'm a real night owl well you know what they say the early bird catches the worm you know you could be right maybe i will try to go to bed a little earlier tonight
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
complain
A2To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
Example:
"to be honest i can't complain"
friendly
A2A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.
Example:
"my co-workers are all really friendly"
helpful
A2Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
Example:
"and helpful"
welcome
A2The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
Example:
"they really help me feel welcome"
there's
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"there's nothing like watching the"
sunrise
A2The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.
Example:
"sunrise while drinking my morning coffee"
opposite
A2Something opposite or contrary to something else.
Example:
"really i am opposite"
evenings
A2The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.
Example:
"i am most alert in the evenings"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| complain | A2 | To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. |
| friendly | A2 | A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc. |
| helpful | A2 | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| welcome | A2 | The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception. |
| there's | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| sunrise | A2 | The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon. |
| opposite | A2 | Something opposite or contrary to something else. |
| evenings | A2 | The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark. |
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