📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Intermediate (B1), week 3
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| annual leave | paid holidays | I'm taking annual leave in December. |
| sick leave | paid days off when you're sick | Can I use sick leave? |
| payslip | a document showing your pay | Check your payslip every pay day. |
| superannuation | money saved for retirement (super) | Your employer pays superannuation. |
| tax | money paid to the government | Tax is taken out of your pay. |
| award | the minimum pay and conditions for a job | Check your award rates. |
| overtime | extra hours, often paid more | Overtime is paid at time and a half. |
| penalty rates | higher pay for weekends or nights | Sunday has penalty rates. |
| roster | the timetable of shifts | The new roster is out. |
| shift swap | changing shifts with a coworker | Can I do a shift swap? |
| notice | warning before you leave a job | I gave two weeks' notice. |
| unpaid leave | time off without pay | I took unpaid leave. |
| public holiday | a national or state day off | We get paid more on public holidays. |
| timesheet | a record of hours worked | Submit your timesheet. |
| entitlement | something you have a right to | Know your entitlements. |
| approve | say yes officially | My manager approved my leave. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for leave, pay and conditions?
Start with these 16 words, including annual leave, sick leave, payslip, superannuation. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Intermediate (B1) words, from week 3 of the free Complete English Course.