Summary of Professional English Vocabulary Glossary

## Introduction This study material helps a Not attending student learn and practice bilingual vocabulary (English — Slovak) focused on useful workplace and everyday words and phrases. It breaks words into manageable groups, shows translations, and gives practical examples, comparisons, and study tips to make learning efficient and lasting. ## How this guide is organized - Grouped vocabulary by theme and function - Short definitions in highlighted boxes for quick reference - Practical example sentences and role-play prompts - Comparison tables for related words - Study strategies and practice tasks ## Core concepts and vocabulary clusters ### 1) Planning, leadership and teamwork > **board**: the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization > **mentor**: an experienced and trusted person who gives another person advice and help over time > **collaborate**: to work with someone else for a special purpose Practical examples: - A company board meets monthly to review progress. - Ask a mentor for feedback on a project outline. - Collaborate with a teammate to prepare a presentation. Role-play prompt: One student plays a project lead, the other plays a mentor. Discuss a 2-week plan for a new initiative. ### 2) Starting, executing, and reviewing work > **initiate**: to cause something to begin; to teach or allow someone into a group > **execute**: to do or perform something, especially in a planned way > **review**: to think or talk about something again to improve or decide Practical examples: - Initiate a pilot project next Monday. - Execute the plan in three stages and record results. - Review outcomes and note room for improvement. Study tip: When planning tasks, write three sequential steps and label them: Initiate, Execute, Review. ### 3) Quality, standards and comparison > **benchmark**: a level of quality used as a standard when comparing other things > **scale up**: to increase the size, amount, or importance of something > **outperform**: to do better than others in similar tasks Comparison table: | Concept | Meaning | When to use | |---|---:|---| | Benchmark | standard for comparison | when setting targets | | Scale up | increase scope or size | when demand grows | | Outperform | achieve better results | when comparing teams or products | Example: Use a benchmark to check if a product can scale up and still outperform competitors. ### 4) Risk, setbacks and resilience > **risk-taking**: the activity of taking risks to start or grow business > **setback**: something that delays or prevents progress > **resilience**: the ability to recover and be successful after difficulties Practical examples: - Small risk-taking can lead to innovation. - Treat a setback as a learning opportunity. - Build resilience by reflecting on past wins and losses. Did you know that many successful startups list early setbacks as key learning moments that shaped their strategy? ### 5) Personal qualities and mindset > **capable**: able to do things effectively and skilfully > **confident**: certain of your abilities or future outcomes > **resourceful**: skilled at solving problems independently Practical examples: - Show capability by completing tasks reliably. - Practice small wins to build confidence. - Solve a mock problem using only available materials to practice resourcefulness. ### 6) Communication and process words > **convey**: to express a thought or idea so it is understood > **keep someone in the loop**: keep someone informed about events or progress > **brief (v)**: to give detailed instructions or information Practical exercise: - Brief a partner on a 3-step task and then ask them to convey it back to you. - Use a short status email to keep stakeholders in the loop. ### 7) Actions that affect quality of work > **cut corners**: do something in the cheapest or fastest way that lowers quality > **maintain**: to continue to have or keep something in good condition