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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 11 - 11A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 - 11A in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "freelance", "make a living", "redundant", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
to [make] a living

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

Ex: Despite facing challenges, he made a living as a street musician, playing his guitar in the city square.
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freelance
freelance
[Adjective]

earning money by working for several different companies rather than being employed by one particular organization

Ex: The freelance web developer was hired to redesign the client’s website on a contract basis.
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

Ex: The extra steps in the process were redundant and removed .
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out of work
out of work
[phrase]

having no job

Ex: Being out of work gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for painting.
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to get down to

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

Ex: After a long day of distractions, it's time to get down to writing that report.
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to work on

to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal

Ex: She is working on improving her language skills by practicing every day.
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project
project
[noun]

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

Ex: The company launched a marketing project to increase brand awareness .
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talk
talk
[noun]

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

Ex: His talk included a Q&A session at the end .
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