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Day 2: Самая полезная грамматика для описания результата работы
Present Perfect 🙃
1. Для описания достижений:
I have successfully led a team project.
We have improved our customer satisfaction rate by 20%.
2. Для отчётов о выполненной работе:
I have completed the budget analysis for Q4.
She has prepared the presentation for the meeting.
Day 2: Самая полезная грамматика для описания результата работы
1. Для описания достижений:
I have successfully led a team project.
We have improved our customer satisfaction rate by 20%.
2. Для отчётов о выполненной работе:
I have completed the budget analysis for Q4.
She has prepared the presentation for the meeting.
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Day 3: Слово # 1 (аббревиатура) для деловой переписки
ASAP 🫨
=as soon as possible - как можно быстрее
Please reply ASAP. - Ответьте как можно скорее
Day 3: Слово # 1 (аббревиатура) для деловой переписки
=as soon as possible - как можно быстрее
Please reply ASAP. - Ответьте как можно скорее
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Ваша покорная слуга не выдержала тяжести пунцовых серых туч в Москве и сбежала к морю и горам.
Вести занятия с такими видами сильно приятнее
Естественно, день в дороге , ночь без сна.
В общем, статья недели завтра. И будет она про quiet vacationing
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Day 4: Очень важная важная фраза для рабочих Zoom-ов
"Let’s circle back to that." - Давайте вернемся к этому позже
Запомните, трудоголики, не "I don't know" , а "Let’s circle back to that." 🧐
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Day 4: Очень важная важная фраза для рабочих Zoom-ов
Запомните, трудоголики, не "I don't know" , а "Let’s circle back to that."
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Forbes
‘Quiet Vacationing’ Raises Ethical Questions This Summer
In a recent survey by Harris Poll, nearly 40% of Millennial workers said they take time off without formally communicating it to their manager.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/05/29/quiet-vacationing-raises-ethical-questions-this-summer/
Ключевые словосочетания C1:
🔴 quiet vacationing - скрытый отдых
🔴 hiring managers - менеджеры по найму
🔴 drag on - затягиваться
🔴 corporate culture - корпоративная культура
🔴 paid time off (PTO) - оплачиваемый отпуск
🔴 pressure to always be available - чувство давление всегда быть на связи
🔴 workplace trends - тренды на рабочем месте
🔴 burned out - эмоционально выгоревший
🔴 disciplinary action - дисциплинарное взыскание
🔴 employee handbook - руководство для сотрудников
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Summer is a slow time for job seekers because many hiring managers take vacations. Some employees, feeling tired, start "quiet vacationing," where they pretend to work while taking time off. A survey showed that 40% of Millennials avoid officially asking for time off, fearing negative reactions from their managers. Many workers believe the current corporate culture makes it hard to take vacations. Most American workers do not use all their vacation days because they feel pressured to stay available.
"Quiet vacationing" might help workers recharge but can harm trust with employers and cause problems for colleagues. Employees who lie about taking time off might face punishment, including being fired. If you feel burned out, it's better to talk to your manager about taking a break or explore remote work options. Open communication about vacations can help avoid misunderstandings and improve relationships at work.
Ключевые слова B1:
🔴 job seekers - соискатели
🔴 quiet vacationing - скрытый отдых
🔴 corporate culture - корпоративная культура
🔴 vacation days - дни отпуска
🔴 burned out - выгоревший
🔴 negative reactions - негативные реакции
🔴 harm trust with employers - испортить доверие с работодателем
🔴 punishment - наказание
🔴 remote work - удалённая работа
🔴 communication - общение
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Summer is a slow time for hiring because managers are on vacation. Some workers pretend to work when they take time off. This is called "quiet vacationing." A study showed many workers feel scared to ask for vacation days. They think their boss will be unhappy. Many workers do not take all their vacation days because they feel pressure to work.
Quiet vacationing can help workers rest, but it can also cause problems. The company loses time, and coworkers have more work. Lying about vacations can get workers in trouble. It is better to ask the manager for time off. Talking to your boss about how you feel can help you get a break and avoid problems.
Ключевые слова A2:
🔴 summer - лето
🔴 managers - менеджеры
🔴 quiet vacationing - скрытый отдых
🔴 study - исследование
🔴 vacation days - дни отпуска
🔴 pressure - давление
🔴 problems - проблемы
🔴 rest - отдых
🔴 coworkers - коллеги
🔴 boss - начальник
Ключевые словосочетания C1:
Summer is a slow time for job seekers because many hiring managers take vacations. Some employees, feeling tired, start "quiet vacationing," where they pretend to work while taking time off. A survey showed that 40% of Millennials avoid officially asking for time off, fearing negative reactions from their managers. Many workers believe the current corporate culture makes it hard to take vacations. Most American workers do not use all their vacation days because they feel pressured to stay available.
"Quiet vacationing" might help workers recharge but can harm trust with employers and cause problems for colleagues. Employees who lie about taking time off might face punishment, including being fired. If you feel burned out, it's better to talk to your manager about taking a break or explore remote work options. Open communication about vacations can help avoid misunderstandings and improve relationships at work.
Ключевые слова B1:
Summer is a slow time for hiring because managers are on vacation. Some workers pretend to work when they take time off. This is called "quiet vacationing." A study showed many workers feel scared to ask for vacation days. They think their boss will be unhappy. Many workers do not take all their vacation days because they feel pressure to work.
Quiet vacationing can help workers rest, but it can also cause problems. The company loses time, and coworkers have more work. Lying about vacations can get workers in trouble. It is better to ask the manager for time off. Talking to your boss about how you feel can help you get a break and avoid problems.
Ключевые слова A2:
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It's quiz time!
(все слова из статьи недели)
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Many workers don’t use all their ______ because they feel pressured to stay available.
Anonymous Quiz
100%
vacation days
0%
remote work
0%
coworkers
______ often find it difficult to get responses from companies during the summer.
Anonymous Quiz
0%
Managers
89%
Job seekers
11%
Employers
Some employees choose ______ options so they can travel and work at the same time.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
PTO (paid time off)
7%
vacation
83%
remote work
Employees are sometimes afraid to ask for ______ because they think their boss will be unhappy.
Anonymous Quiz
69%
PTO
17%
quiet vacationing
14%
weekends
Lying about taking time off can lead to serious ______ from your employer.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
pay rise
79%
punishment
10%
damage
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Day 5: Самый простой способ заполнить паузу
🧐Фраза "That's an interesting question" - "Хороший вопрос..."
Так вы покажете, что 1) Слушаете, что вам говорят 2) Красиво зайдёте в свою паузу "на подумать"
Банально, но элегантно 🤓
Day 5: Самый простой способ заполнить паузу
Так вы покажете, что 1) Слушаете, что вам говорят 2) Красиво зайдёте в свою паузу "на подумать"
Банально, но элегантно
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Day 6: Красивый способ сказать, кто тут за всё отвечает
Фраза "Steer the ship" - (идиом.) управлять проектом, командой, компанией. В целом, фраза подходит не только для работы.
Пример: It’s the CEO’s job to steer the ship during tough times.
Day 6: Красивый способ сказать, кто тут за всё отвечает
Пример: It’s the CEO’s job to steer the ship during tough times.
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⛵️Ваша покорная слуга просто тоже сегодня... немного ходила по волнам :) Отсюда и ассоциация для Day 6 ✨
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Day 7: Как сказать, что вы тут горы свернули, чтобы завершить проект
Фраза "Move mountains" - Делать невозможное, справляться с большими сложностями... собственно, свернуть горы :)
Пример: "Our team managed to move mountains to meet the deadline."
Day 7: Как сказать, что вы тут горы свернули, чтобы завершить проект
Пример: "Our team managed to move mountains to meet the deadline."
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Day 8: Самое универсальное слово для переговоров
Deal🤝 Сделка, соглашение или договорённость.
Пример: We closed the deal yesterday and signed the contract.
Day 8: Самое универсальное слово для переговоров
Deal
Пример: We closed the deal yesterday and signed the contract.
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Day 9: Самое используемое время в деловом общении (surprise! surprise!)
🤷♀️Present Simple
Применение:
1. Рутина и регулярные действия:
We hold team meetings every Monday.
2. Факты:
Our company specializes in software development.
3. Графики и расписания:
The meeting starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Day 9: Самое используемое время в деловом общении (surprise! surprise!)
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Применение:
1. Рутина и регулярные действия:
We hold team meetings every Monday.
2. Факты:
Our company specializes in software development.
3. Графики и расписания:
The meeting starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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В статье прошлой недели был замечен (внимательными читателями) интересный момент о том, что многие работники, как оказалось, изображают бурную деятельность вместо работы! КТО БЫ МОГ ПОДУМАТЬ!!!???
Клацают мышками, тыкают калькулятор там... :)
Ну я была бы не я, если бы не выяснила название данного явления и не нашла статью
Итак статься недели про такое явление как
faux /fəʊ/ + productivity = artificial / fake productivity
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Forbes
7 Ways ‘Fauxductivity’ Is Hurting Your Team’s Productivity—And How To Fix It
Fauxductivity might be hurting your team in more ways than one.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jandrasutton/2024/09/17/7-ways-fauxductivity-is-hurting-your-teams-productivity-and-how-to-fix-it/
Ключевые словосочетания C1:
▪️ fake productivity - ложная продуктивность
▪️ busyness trap - ловушка занятости
▪️ cultural issue - культурная проблема
▪️ micromanaging the flow of work - микроменеджмент рабочего процесса
▪️ unnecessary bureaucracy - ненужная бюрократия
▪️ loud laborers - громкие работники
▪️ strategic goals - стратегические цели
▪️ constant connectivity - постоянная связь
▪️ flexible work schedules - гибкие рабочие графики
▪️ deep work - сосредоточенная работа
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Fauxductivity, or fake productivity, is a growing problem in workplaces. Many employees, managers, and leaders focus on looking busy instead of achieving results. This often happens due to cultural habits, like valuing busyness, micromanagement, or rewarding loud workers over productive ones. Poor project management and unnecessary bureaucracy also make employees feel like they must show activity instead of progress. Hyper-connectivity through digital tools creates pressure to respond immediately, leading to burnout and fake productivity. Rigid work schedules make people focus on time spent rather than quality results. To fix these issues, leaders should build trust, reduce bureaucracy, set realistic goals, and encourage flexibility. Creating a supportive culture can help teams focus on real outcomes instead of appearances.
Ключевые слова B1:
🔴 fauxductivity - фейковая продуктивность
🔴 workplace - рабочее место
🔴 busyness - занятость
🔴 micromanagement - микроменеджмент
🔴 accountability - ответственность
🔴 trust - доверие
🔴 burnout - выгорание
🔴 flexibility - гибкость
🔴 goals - цели
🔴 culture - культура
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Fake productivity means looking busy but not doing real work. Many workers and managers fall into this trap. This happens when people focus on meetings, emails, or showing they are working. Problems like too much checking, poor project planning, and hard rules can make fake productivity worse. Using too many online tools also adds stress because workers feel they must answer right away. Working the same hours every day can stop people from being creative or fast. To solve this, leaders should trust their team, make work simple, and allow flexible hours. A good work culture helps people focus on results, not just being busy.
Ключевые слова A2:
🔴 fake - фальшивый
🔴 busy - занятый
🔴 meetings - встречи
🔴 emails - электронные письма
🔴 rules - правила
🔴 tools - инструменты
🔴 stress - стресс
🔴 simple - простой
🔴 trust - доверие
🔴 results - результаты
Ключевые словосочетания C1:
Fauxductivity, or fake productivity, is a growing problem in workplaces. Many employees, managers, and leaders focus on looking busy instead of achieving results. This often happens due to cultural habits, like valuing busyness, micromanagement, or rewarding loud workers over productive ones. Poor project management and unnecessary bureaucracy also make employees feel like they must show activity instead of progress. Hyper-connectivity through digital tools creates pressure to respond immediately, leading to burnout and fake productivity. Rigid work schedules make people focus on time spent rather than quality results. To fix these issues, leaders should build trust, reduce bureaucracy, set realistic goals, and encourage flexibility. Creating a supportive culture can help teams focus on real outcomes instead of appearances.
Ключевые слова B1:
Fake productivity means looking busy but not doing real work. Many workers and managers fall into this trap. This happens when people focus on meetings, emails, or showing they are working. Problems like too much checking, poor project planning, and hard rules can make fake productivity worse. Using too many online tools also adds stress because workers feel they must answer right away. Working the same hours every day can stop people from being creative or fast. To solve this, leaders should trust their team, make work simple, and allow flexible hours. A good work culture helps people focus on results, not just being busy.
Ключевые слова A2:
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Day 10: Крутое словечко для стартапов
🔄 Pivot - Резкое изменение стратегии, направления или бизнес-модели в стартапе для достижения успеха.
Как использовать:
1. Изменение продукта:
We decided to pivot from a B2C model to B2B after market analysis.
2. Новый рынок:
The team pivoted to target international customers instead of local ones.
3. Смена направления в кризис:
After the funding issues, we had to pivot our core business strategy.
Day 10: Крутое словечко для стартапов
Как использовать:
1. Изменение продукта:
We decided to pivot from a B2C model to B2B after market analysis.
2. Новый рынок:
The team pivoted to target international customers instead of local ones.
3. Смена направления в кризис:
After the funding issues, we had to pivot our core business strategy.
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