PRACTICAL ENGLISH

READING: Work conditions

VOCABULARY

co-worker someone you work with

working hours the time you spend at work — from 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for
example

salary the money an employee is paid for his or her work every month
or year

training teaching that helps you to do your job and to improve your skills

well-paid you receive a very good salary for your job

busy you have a lot to do and do not have any spare time

experience the work you have done before that helps you in your current job

vacation a holiday when you take a break from work

READING PRACTICE: TEXT

Dear Alice,

Hi! How are you doing?

Did I tell you about my new job yet? I work in a call center for Alpen Bank. I speak to
lots of different people on the phone every day and most of my co-workers are very
friendly. I really enjoy it.

The job isn't very well-paid, but that's OK because I don't have much experience. The
salary will get better.

I'm getting a lot of training and I'm taking a course next month. I'm very busy, but I like
that. I don't have to get up too early every morning, so I can still watch TV until late!!

How is your job going? And is your golf getting any better?!!

Write me soon.

Alan

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