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

Ex: He chose to become a musician to make a living doing what he loves .
freelance [adjective]

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

Ex:
redundant [adjective]

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

Ex: The old equipment became redundant after the new system was installed .
out of work [phrase]

having no job

Ex: The government offers programs to support individuals who are out of work and looking for employment .

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

Ex: The team planned to get down to the details of the business proposal .

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

Ex: The team is working on strategies to increase customer satisfaction .
project [noun]

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

Ex: The construction project faced delays due to inclement weather .
talk [noun]

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

Ex: He delivered a talk at the conference on innovation in technology .