{"id":273323,"date":"2026-09-13T03:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273323"},"modified":"2026-09-13T03:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:00:31","slug":"b1-work-vocabulary-b1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/pt\/blog\/b1-work-vocabulary-b1\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Work Vocabulary for B1 English Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>Understanding key work vocabulary is essential for B1 English learners to discuss jobs, careers, and the workplace effectively.<\/strong> This includes terms for job applications, people in a company, and professional development. Mastering words like <span data-no-translation>CV<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>employer<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>employee<\/span>, e <span data-no-translation>career<\/span> will help you communicate clearly in professional contexts. You will be able to talk about finding a job, your responsibilities, and your professional goals. These words are important for everyday conversations and for understanding news or articles about the economy and employment. Learning them will significantly improve your ability to interact in English about work-related topics.<\/div>\n<h2>What are the key words for job applications?<\/h2>\n<p>When you look for a job, you will use specific vocabulary. These words describe the process of finding and applying for work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Apply for<\/span><\/strong> (verb phrase): This means to make a formal request for a job or position.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I will apply for that marketing job next week.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Candidate<\/span><\/strong> (noun): This is a person who is trying to get a job or a position.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We interviewed five candidates for the manager position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>CV<\/span><\/strong> (noun, abbreviation): This stands for &#8216;Curriculum Vitae&#8217;. It is a document that lists your education, work experience, and skills. In American English, people often say <span data-no-translation>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My CV includes all my previous jobs and qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Grades<\/span><\/strong> (noun): These are marks or scores you receive in school or university. Good grades can help you get a job.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She got excellent grades in her English exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 Aprenda ingl\u00eas com o m\u00e9todo misto<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">Grupos pequenos \u00b7 Tutor de IA 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana \u00b7 Prepara\u00e7\u00e3o para os exames de Cambridge<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">Planos de <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> por m\u00eas<\/p><a href=\"\/pt\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">Reserve sua aula<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Who works in a company: Employees or Employers?<\/h2>\n<p>It is important to know the difference between the people who offer jobs and the people who do the jobs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Employer<\/span><\/strong> (noun): This is a person, company, or organization that hires people to work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Our employer offers good benefits to all staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Employee<\/span><\/strong> (noun): This is a person who works for another person or a company in return for wages or a salary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The company has over 200 employees worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do we talk about responsibilities and professional life?<\/h2>\n<p>These terms help you describe your role at work and your professional journey.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>In charge of<\/span><\/strong> (phrase): This means to be responsible for something or someone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I am in charge of the sales department.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Career<\/span><\/strong> (noun): This refers to the series of jobs or professions that a person has in their life, especially in one particular field.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She has had a successful career as a doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Knowledge<\/span><\/strong> (noun): This is the information, understanding, and skills that you get through experience or education.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>His knowledge of computers is very impressive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Business contacts<\/span><\/strong> (noun phrase): These are people you know in the business world who can help you with your career or business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Networking helps you build valuable business contacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Work-Related Nouns: People and Documents<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>English Term<\/th>\n<th>Significado simples<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>People<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Employer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>The company or person who hires workers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>People<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Employee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>A person who works for an employer.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>People<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Candidate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>A person applying for a job.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Documents<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>CV<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>A document with your work history and skills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Documents<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Grades<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Scores from your education.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Exemplos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I will apply for that marketing job next week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>We interviewed five candidates for the manager position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My CV includes all my previous jobs and qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She got excellent grades in her English exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Our employer offers good benefits to all staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The company has over 200 employees worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>I am in charge of the sales department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She has had a successful career as a doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>His knowledge of computers is very impressive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>Networking helps you build valuable business contacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pr\u00e1tica<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1530\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1530\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"I07 L5 VOCABULARY Work\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-placement\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2B87DA,#29C4A9);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u270d\ufe0f N\u00e3o sabe em que n\u00edvel voc\u00ea est\u00e1?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">Fa\u00e7a nosso teste de nivelamento gratuito e receba um feedback personalizado de examinadores certificados pela Cambridge.<\/p><a href=\"\/pt\/ingles\/academia\/teste-gratuito\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#0A2540;color:#fff;\">Fa\u00e7a nosso teste de nivelamento GRATUITO<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Erros comuns entre falantes de espanhol<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish speakers sometimes confuse similar-sounding words or use direct translations that are incorrect in English.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Career<\/span><\/strong> vs. <span data-no-translation>Race<\/span>: In Spanish, 'carrera' can mean both 'career' and 'race'. In English, <span data-no-translation>career<\/span> is your professional path, while <span data-no-translation>race<\/span> is a competition of speed. <span data-no-translation>Correct: She chose a career in law.<\/span> <span data-no-translation>Incorrect: She chose a race in law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Knowledge<\/span><\/strong> (uncountable) vs. <span data-no-translation>Knowledges<\/span>: <span data-no-translation>Knowledge<\/span> is an uncountable noun in English, so it does not have a plural form. <span data-no-translation>Correct: He has a lot of knowledge about history.<\/span> <span data-no-translation>Incorrect: He has many knowledges about history.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span data-no-translation>Apply for<\/span><\/strong> vs. <span data-no-translation>Apply to<\/span>: You <span data-no-translation>apply for<\/span> a job (the position) and <span data-no-translation>apply to<\/span> a company or university (the institution). <span data-no-translation>Correct: I applied for the scholarship.<\/span> <span data-no-translation>Correct: I applied to the university.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Perguntas frequentes<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between an 'employer' and an 'employee'?<\/h3>\n<p>Um <span data-no-translation>employer<\/span> is the person or company that hires people to work. An <span data-no-translation>employee<\/span> is the person who works for the <span data-no-translation>employer<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use 'CV' and 'r\u00e9sum\u00e9' interchangeably?<\/h3>\n<p>Sim, voc\u00ea pode. <span data-no-translation>CV<\/span> is more common in British English, while <span data-no-translation>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/span> is typically used in American English. Both refer to a document detailing your work history and skills.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I improve my work vocabulary for B1 exams?<\/h3>\n<p>To improve your work vocabulary for B1 exams, focus on reading job descriptions, news articles about the economy, and practicing describing your own work experience. Pay attention to collocations (words that often go together) like <span data-no-translation>gain knowledge<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>build contacts<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>What does it mean to be 'in charge of' something?<\/h3>\n<p>To be <span data-no-translation>in charge of<\/span> something means you have the responsibility or control over it. For example, if you are <span data-no-translation>in charge of a project<\/span>, you are the leader and responsible for its success.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding key work vocabulary is essential for B1 English learners to discuss jobs, careers, and the workplace effectively. This includes terms for job applications, people in a company, and professional development. Mastering words like CV, employer, employee, and career will help you communicate clearly in professional contexts. 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