These exercises are designed to help you practise the professional relationships vocabulary covered in this B2 course, from job titles to everyday workplace interactions.
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Exercice 1 — Professional Vocabulary: Choose the Right Word
Choose the option that best completes each sentence about professional relationships and workplace communication.
- The person who oversees a team and is responsible for its performance is usually called a ___.
- When two departments work together on a shared project, they are said to ___.
- A ___ is someone from outside the company who is brought in to give expert advice.
- When a manager assigns a task to a member of their team, they are said to ___ responsibility.
Correction
- The person who oversees a team and is responsible for its performance is usually called a line manager.
- When two departments work together on a shared project, they are said to collaborate.
- A consultant is someone from outside the company who is brought in to give expert advice.
- When a manager assigns a task to a member of their team, they are said to delegate responsibility.
Exercice 2 — Match the Job Title to Its Role
Match each job title on the left with the correct description of its role on the right.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Human Resources Manager
- Account Manager
- Project Coordinator
Correction
- A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions.
- A Human Resources Manager is responsible for recruiting staff, managing employee relations, and overseeing workplace policies.
- An Account Manager is responsible for maintaining relationships with existing clients and ensuring their needs are met.
- A Project Coordinator supports the planning and execution of projects by organising tasks, schedules, and communication between team members.
Exercice 3 — Professional Interactions: Fill in the Gaps
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the most appropriate word or phrase related to professional relationships.
- Before making a final decision, the director decided to ___ with all the key stakeholders to gather their input.
- The new employee was asked to ___ her progress to the team at the end of each week.
- After several years of strong performance, she was ___ to the position of Senior Marketing Manager.
- The HR department organised a workshop to improve ___ communication across all departments.
Correction
- Before making a final decision, the director decided to consult with all the key stakeholders to gather their input.
- The new employee was asked to report her progress to the team at the end of each week.
- After several years of strong performance, she was promoted to the position of Senior Marketing Manager.
- The HR department organised a workshop to improve cross-departmental communication across all departments.
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