Introduction
Hi, I'm Duc. During my TOEIC preparation journey, I realized that learning vocabulary in a workplace context not only helps me remember words longer, but also makes it much easier to apply them in exam sections like Part 5, Part 6, and Part 7. In this post, I'll share the most useful office-context vocabulary I've picked up along the way.
Table of Contents
1. Email Vocabulary
Email is an indispensable part of any workplace. Here are some core terms that come up constantly in professional emails:
- Subject: the topic or title of the email
- Attachment: a file sent along with the email
- Reply: to respond to an email
- Forward: to send a received email on to someone else
I use these words all the time when communicating with colleagues. For example:
Subject: Meeting Update
Using precise vocabulary like this helps me convey information clearly and professionally whenever I write an email.
2. Meeting Vocabulary
Meetings are where a lot of specialized vocabulary comes into play. Some terms I encounter most often include:
- Agenda: the list of topics to be discussed in a meeting
- Minutes: the official written record of a meeting
- Participants: the people attending the meeting
- Action items: tasks that need to be completed following the meeting
Whenever I'm in a meeting, I jot these words down so I can easily track the discussion and any decisions made. For example:
Agenda: Discuss project timeline
3. Scheduling Vocabulary
Time management is critical in any professional setting. Here are some key scheduling terms I've learned:
