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English Learning for Beginners: TOEIC Vocabulary

Dialogue

Alice: Hey Bob, what’s that huge book? You look like you’re studying for a marathon!

Bob: Alice! It’s my TOEIC vocabulary book. I have to prepare for the test next month.

Alice: TOEIC? Oh no, I remember that! All those words like “efficient” and “strategy”…

Bob: Exactly! And “subsequently” and “diligently”! My brain feels like a full parking lot.

Alice: “Diligently”? Is that a type of dinosaur?

Bob: (Sighs dramatically) No, Alice, it means “carefully and industriously”. Like how you diligently avoid washing dishes.

Alice: Hey! I diligently avoid things I don’t like! Anyway, what’s the most important word for the TOEIC?

Bob: Hmm, maybe “deadline”. I have a deadline to learn 100 words by Friday.

Alice: 100 words? By Friday? Bob, that sounds like a project for a superhero!

Bob: It feels like it! I need to schedule my study time better.

Alice: Maybe you can propose a new study method to your brain? Like, give a speech to your neurons?

Bob: (Chuckles) Good idea. Perhaps I’ll review my notes while eating ice cream. That always helps.

Alice: Brilliant! Ice cream makes everything better. Is there a word for “super tasty ice cream” in TOEIC?

Bob: Not directly, but maybe “excellent” or “outstanding”! My manager would say I had an “outstanding performance” if I passed.

Alice: So, if I finish my whole pint of ice cream, I have an “outstanding performance”? Good to know!

Bob: You always have an outstanding performance when it comes to snacks. But seriously, I need to focus.

Alice: Okay, okay. What about “confirm”? Like, “I need to confirm my understanding of this word.”

Bob: Perfect! See, you’re learning. Or just helping me talk through it.

Alice: Both! Let’s discuss this over coffee. You can quiz me!

Bob: That sounds like a good plan! Better than staring at this book alone.

Alice: Great! Let’s arrive at the coffee shop in 10 minutes. My brain needs a “coffee break” word.

Bob: (Laughs) There’s no specific TOEIC word for “coffee break,” but “recess” or “interval” might be close in context.

Alice: “Recess”? Like school recess? I’m going to have a “recess” for coffee!

Bob: Exactly! And then we can submit some sentences using these new words.

Alice: Deal! Just don’t ask me to implement anything before my coffee.

Bob: (Smiling) Don’t worry, we’ll just “discuss” and “confirm.”

Alice: Phew! Sounds like a manageable project.

Bob: Much more manageable. Thanks, Alice!

Alice: Anytime, Bob! Now, about that coffee… I need to “accelerate” my walk there! (Alice walks off)

Bob: (Shakes his head, smiling) “Accelerate”… she’s picking them up fast!

Current Situation

The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is an English language proficiency test. It’s often used by companies and universities, especially in Asia, to evaluate English skills for business and professional settings. Many people take the TOEIC to improve their job prospects or to demonstrate their English ability for career advancement.

A strong vocabulary is extremely important for the TOEIC. The test includes sections that directly test vocabulary, but also requires a good range of words to understand reading passages and listening conversations. Learning common business-related words and phrases will significantly help you score well.

Key Phrases

  • prepare: to make ready for something.
    Example: I need to prepare for my English test next week.
  • deadline: a time or date by which something must be completed.
    Example: The deadline for the report is Friday.
  • project: a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose.
    Example: We are working on a new marketing project.
  • schedule: (v) to plan for an event or activity to happen at a particular time.
    Example: Let’s schedule our meeting for tomorrow morning.
  • propose: to suggest a plan or idea for consideration.
    Example: He will propose a new idea at the meeting.
  • review: to examine or look at again.
    Example: Please review these documents before the presentation.
  • manager: a person responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or organization.
    Example: My manager approved my vacation request.
  • confirm: to state or show that something is definitely true or correct.
    Example: Can you confirm your attendance at the event?
  • discuss: to talk about something with another person or group.
    Example: We will discuss the new plan after lunch.
  • submit: to formally hand over something to someone for a decision or approval.
    Example: You need to submit your application by the end of the day.
  • implement: to put a decision, plan, etc., into effect.
    Example: The company will implement new safety rules next month.

Grammar Points

1. Present Simple for General Truths and Habits

We use the present simple tense to talk about things that are generally true, or for actions that happen regularly (habits).

  • Subject + Verb (base form or verb + -s/-es for he/she/it)

Examples from dialogue:

  • “My brain feels like a full parking lot.” (General truth/state)
  • “That always helps.” (Habit/general truth)
  • “You always have an outstanding performance when it comes to snacks.” (Habit)
2. Modal Verbs: `have to` and `need to` (Necessity/Obligation)

These modal verbs express that something is necessary or obligatory.

  • Subject + have to / has to (for he/she/it) + Base Verb
  • Subject + need to / needs to (for he/she/it) + Base Verb

Examples from dialogue:

  • “I have to prepare for the test next month.”
  • “I need to schedule my study time better.”
  • “I need to confirm my understanding of this word.”
3. Modal Verb: `can` (Ability/Possibility/Suggestion)

`Can` is used to express ability (what someone is able to do), possibility (what might happen), or to make a suggestion.

  • Subject + can + Base Verb

Examples from dialogue:

  • “Maybe you can propose a new study method…” (Suggestion)
  • “You can quiz me!” (Ability/Possibility)

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-blanks (Vocabulary)

Choose the best word from the list to complete each sentence: (prepare, deadline, review, manager, submit)

  1. I need to _______ for my English exam next week.
  2. The _______ for this assignment is tomorrow.
  3. Let’s _______ our notes before the quiz.
  4. My _______ asked me to finish the report by 5 PM.
  5. Please _______ your application online.

Answers:

  1. prepare
  2. deadline
  3. review
  4. manager
  5. submit

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Verb Form (Grammar)

Choose the correct form of the verb or modal verb to complete each sentence.

  1. He _______ (work / works) at a bank.
  2. They _______ (have to / has to) finish the project quickly.
  3. We _______ (can / are) meet at 3 PM today.
  4. She _______ (need to / needs to) study harder for the test.
  5. I _______ (usually / usually has) coffee in the morning.

Answers:

  1. works
  2. have to
  3. can
  4. needs to
  5. usually

Exercise 3: Match the Word to its Meaning (Vocabulary)

Match each word with its correct meaning.

  1. Project
  2. Confirm
  3. Discuss
  4. Implement

Meanings:

a. to put a decision, plan, etc., into effect

b. a planned piece of work

c. to talk about something

d. to state or show that something is definitely true or correct

Answers:

  1. 1-b
  2. 2-d
  3. 3-c
  4. 4-a

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