VOCABULARY REVISION
UNIT 1
Word/Phrase
In charge of
Behind the
scenes
On the ground
Ongoing
conversations
Simple Explanation
Having control or
responsibility for
something
Not in public view;
working secretly or in
the background
In the actual place
where things are
happening
Discussions that are
still happening and
not finished
Vietnamese
Equivalent
Phụ trách
Hậu trường
Tại hiện trường
Các cuộc trò
chuyện đang
diễn ra
To check or confirm
that something is
correct or happens
To collaborate with
others on a task
Đảm bảo
Run smoothly
Happen without
problems or delays
Diễn ra suôn sẻ
Be responsible
for
Incur
Have a duty to take
care of something
To bring upon oneself
(often used for costs,
losses, or damage)
To carry out a plan or
project
Chịu trách
nhiệm
Gánh chịu
Organise people or
activities so they work
well together
Send people or
equipment to a place
for a specific purpose
Give or deliver
something to several
people or places
Điều phối
Make sure
Work together
Execute (a
programme)
Coordinate
Deploy
Distribute
Làm việc cùng
nhau
Thực hiện (một
chương trình)
Triển khai
Phân phối
Example Sentence
She is in charge of the
marketing team.
A lot of planning
happens behind the
scenes.
We need more staff on
the ground to manage
logistics.
There are ongoing
conversations about
the new business
strategy.
Please make sure the
report is sent by Friday.
All departments must
work together to meet
the deadline.
The event ran smoothly
thanks to good
planning.
He is responsible for
managing the budget.
The company incurred
heavy losses last
quarter.
The team executed the
training programme
successfully.
She was hired to
coordinate the
international teams.
Troops were deployed
to help with disaster
relief.
They will distribute the
new products across all
stores next week.
Report and share
news about an event
or situation
Đưa tin một câu
chuyện
Journalists were sent to
cover the story from the
flood area.
Word/Phrase
Simple Explanation
Example Sentence
Further afield
In a more distant place
Vietnamese
Equivalent
Ở nơi xa hơn
Intimate
Private and personal;
also small and friendly
Come about
To happen or occur
Monasteries
Places where monks
live and worship
Cloister
A covered walkway in
a religious building,
usually around a
courtyard
Next to or very near
Liền kề với
The new café is
adjacent to the
museum entrance.
That small art gallery
is a hidden gem in
the city.
The old convent was
turned into a
community center.
Their new venture
into organic farming
is doing well.
The company is
venturing into the
Asian market.
They went beyond
the core business to
offer consulting
services.
Cover a story
UNIT 2
Adjacent to
Hidden gem
Convent
A place or thing that is
special but not well
known
A building where nuns
live and worship
Some customers
come from further
afield to visit the
store.
Thân mật, ấm
The hotel offers an
cúng
intimate setting for
couples.
Xảy ra
The partnership
came about after
months of
negotiation.
Tu viện (dành
Tourists often visit
cho nam tu sĩ)
ancient monasteries
in the mountains.
Hành lang có mái The monks walked
vòm trong tu viện quietly through the
stone cloister.
Viên ngọc ẩn
giấu
Tu viện (dành
cho nữ tu)
Venture (n)
A business activity that Dự án kinh
involves risk
doanh mạo hiểm
Venture (v) +
into
To go into something
new, often risky or
unknown
Do more than the main
business activity
Go beyond the
core business
Mạo hiểm, dấn
thân vào
Vượt ra ngoài
lĩnh vực kinh
doanh chính
Over-extend
Credible
Devalue
Read between
the lines
Try to do too much or
spend too much,
causing problems
Able to be believed or
trusted
Quá sức, vượt
khả năng
To reduce the worth or
importance of
something
Understand the hidden
or unspoken meaning
of something
Làm giảm giá trị
Đáng tin cậy
Hiểu ẩn ý
The company failed
because it overextended financially.
She gave a credible
explanation for the
delay.
Criticizing staff in
public can devalue
their efforts.
If you read between
the lines, you’ll see
what he really
means.
UNIT 3
Word/Phrase
stand out (from
the crowd)
potential
employer
jobseeker
internship
entrepreneur
recruitment
make a
difference
career coach
candidate
commitment
flexibility
soft skills
Meaning
To be different in a good way
A person or company who may
give you a job
A person who is looking for a job
A short-term job to get work
experience
A person who starts and runs a
business
The process of finding and hiring
people
To cause a positive change
A person who helps others with
career choices and planning
A person applying for a job or
position
A promise or strong dedication to
something
The ability to change or adapt
easily
Personal qualities like teamwork
and communication
Example Sentence
Her CV really stood out from
the crowd.
I spoke to a potential
employer at the job fair.
The jobseeker wrote a new
CV and cover letter.
She is doing a summer
internship at a bank.
He became a successful
entrepreneur at age 25.
The company started a new
recruitment campaign.
Volunteering can really make
a difference.
I spoke to a career coach to
help me find the right job.
There were five candidates
for the sales job.
He showed great
commitment to finishing the
project.
The job requires flexibility
and a good attitude.
Employers look for soft skills
like listening and
cooperation.
hard skills
self-starter
team player
highly motivated
sort out
Technical abilities or knowledge
(e.g. using a computer,
accounting)
A person who begins tasks
without needing to be told
Someone who works well with
others
Very eager and willing to do
something
To organize or fix a problem
clichéd language
Overused and boring
expressions
appreciate the
opportunity
To be thankful for a chance or
experience
She has hard skills in
programming and data
analysis.
He’s a self-starter and
doesn’t wait for instructions.
We need a team player for
this group project.
She is highly motivated to
succeed in her career.
I need to sort out my CV
before applying.
Try not to use clichéd
language like “I’m a hard
worker.”
I really appreciate the
opportunity to speak with
you today.
UNIT 4
Word/Phrase
take risks
takeover
emerging markets
consumer
preference
acquisition
tackle
anticipate
portfolio
confectionery
performance
growth prospects
appealing
profit margin
rely too heavily
on
takeover bid
well-established
operations
overlap
merger
innovative
Meaning
do something uncertain that could have negative results
one company buying another
fast-growing economies in developing countries
what customers like or choose to buy
the act of gaining control of another company
to deal with a difficult problem
to expect something and prepare for it
a collection of products or brands owned by a company
sweets and chocolates
how well a company or person does
the possibility of becoming bigger or more successful
attractive or interesting
the amount of money a business makes after costs
to depend too much on one thing
an offer to buy another company
having existed for a long time and trusted
the activities involved in running a business
when two things share similar areas or activities
when two companies join to become one
using new ideas or methods
acquisition
footprint
integration
outperform
when a company buys another company
the presence or influence a company has in different places
combining two companies or systems to work as one
to do better than someone or something else
UNIT 5
Word/Phrase
Retail sector
Fulfil orders
Automated
Dispatch
Packaging
In transit
Courier
companies
Track the
progress of a
package
Collection
lockers
Drone
Congestion
Simple Explanation
The part of the
economy that sells
goods to customers
Complete customer
orders by preparing
and sending the
products
Controlled by
machines, not people
Vietnamese
Equivalent
Ngành bán lẻ
Xử lý đơn hàng
Tự động hóa
Send goods or
products to a
destination
Materials used to
wrap or protect
products
On the way to the
destination
Businesses that
deliver packages
Gửi đi, vận
chuyển
Check where the
package is and how
far it has gone
Lockers where people
can pick up their
parcels
A flying machine
controlled remotely,
used to deliver small
packages
Too much traffic
causing delays
Theo dõi quá
trình vận
chuyển
Tủ lấy hàng tự
động
Bao bì
Example Sentence
Technology is
changing the retail
sector rapidly.
The company fulfils
hundreds of orders
every day.
The warehouse uses
automated systems to
speed up work.
Orders are dispatched
within 24 hours.
Máy bay không
người lái
(drone)
The packaging must
protect the item during
transit.
Your package is
currently in transit.
Courier companies like
DHL and FedEx are
very popular.
Customers can track
the progress of a
package online.
You can collect your
parcel from nearby
collection lockers.
Some companies use
drones for fast
delivery.
Ùn tắc giao
thông
Congestion in cities
affects delivery times.
Đang vận
chuyển
Công ty chuyển
phát nhanh
In a hidden or less
visible part of the
process
Spent a lot of money
to improve or develop
something
At the correct or
planned time
Phía sau hậu
trường
Ready to leave
the warehouse
Prepared and packed,
waiting to be shipped
Sẵn sàng rời
kho
Pick them up at
any time
Collect something
whenever you want
Lấy hàng bất
cứ lúc nào
Properly
regulated
Controlled by rules or
laws to make sure
things are safe or fair
Consider both the
good (easy, fast) and
the possible problems
or risks
Được quản lý
đúng cách
Cân bằng với
sự tiện lợi
Privacy issues must be
balanced against the
convenience of fast
delivery.
Simple Explanation
Vietnamese
Equivalent
Doanh thu
Example Sentence
Behind the
scenes
Invested heavily
in
On time
Balanced
against the
convenience
Đầu tư lớn vào
Đúng giờ
A lot of work happens
behind the scenes to
get your order ready.
The company invested
heavily in new delivery
technology.
It’s important to deliver
customer orders on
time.
The products are
packed and ready to
leave the warehouse.
Customers can pick
them up at any time
from the locker.
Drone deliveries must
be properly regulated.
UNIT 6
Word/Phrase
Turnover
Crowdfunding
Commercial
model
In the paradox
Refinery
The total money a
business earns in a
certain period
Raising small
amounts of money
from many people
online to support a
project
The way a business
makes money
Gọi vốn cộng
đồng
Mô hình kinh
doanh
In a situation with
Trong nghịch lý
two opposite ideas
that are both true
A factory where raw
Nhà máy lọc
materials (like oil) are
made pure
The company’s
turnover doubled last
year.
They used
crowdfunding to launch
their new product.
Their commercial
model is based on
monthly subscriptions.
He’s rich but unhappy
– he lives in the
paradox of success.
The oil refinery is
located near the coast.
Components
The parts that make
up something larger
Thành phần
Create change
Cause something to
be different or better
Tạo ra sự thay
đổi
Set up
Start something new,
like a business
Thành lập, bắt
đầu
Grow demand
Increase people’s
interest in buying
something
A playful phrase for
people combining
idealism with smart
business thinking
The way supply and
demand naturally
control prices in a
free market
The whole process of
making and
delivering a product
A new business,
usually small and
fast-growing
Tăng nhu cầu
Hippies with
business plans
Market
mechanism
Supply chain
Start-up
Những người trẻ
lý tưởng có kế
hoạch kinh
doanh
Cơ chế thị
trường
Chuỗi cung ứng
Công ty khởi
nghiệp
All components of the
machine must be
checked before use.
Social businesses aim
to create change in the
community.
They set up a small
coffee shop near the
university.
Marketing can help
grow demand for new
products.
They call themselves
hippies with business
plans, focused on both
purpose and profit.
The market
mechanism helps
balance supply with
consumer demand.
Disruptions in the
supply chain can delay
production.
She works for a tech
start-up developing
educational apps.
UNIT 7
Business & Career Vocabulary
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Working abroad – working in a foreign country
Multinational companies – companies that operate in several countries
Relocate – move to a different place for work
Career development – progression in one’s professional life
Valuable asset – something useful or beneficial for success
Culture & Communication
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Cultural issues – problems or topics related to culture
Customs and etiquette – traditional behaviors and polite manners of a culture
Workplace culture – shared values and behaviors in a professional environment
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Interacting with coworkers – communicating and collaborating with colleagues
Standards apply – rules or expectations are followed
Team spirit – feeling of working well with others toward a common goal
Communicative – willing or able to talk and share
Nuances – subtle differences in meaning or expression
Phrases – groups of words with particular meanings
Etiquette – accepted behavior in social or professional settings
Direct communication – speaking clearly and plainly
Abrupt – seeming rude because of being too direct
Emotional & Social Expressions
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Exciting prospect – something that is expected to be enjoyable or positive
Face value – outward appearance or impression
Unhelpful – not useful in a situation
Put off – discouraged or dissuaded
Break the ice – to start a conversation in a social setting
Come across – the impression someone gives
Miscellaneous & Idiomatic Expressions
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Fact of life – something that must be accepted
Doing your mistakes – informal way of saying ‘making mistakes’
Leave it at that – to say no more or not continue
UNIT 8
Vietnamese
Equivalent
Word/Phrase
Simple Explanation
Decisions
Choices made after
thinking
Quyết định
Delegate tasks
Give jobs to other
people
Giao nhiệm vụ
Being in charge of a
Running a team group and helping
them work well
Quản lý một nhóm
Example Sentence
Good leaders must
make important
decisions quickly.
A good manager
knows how to
delegate tasks to the
team.
She is responsible for
running a team of
salespeople.
High achiever
A person who works
hard and gets great
results
Người đạt thành
tích cao
Sense of
purpose
A clear feeling of
what you want to do
Cảm giác có mục
tiêu
Make people feel
excited and ready to
work
A meeting to discuss
what happened after
an activity
Truyền động lực
cho nhóm
It’s the leader’s job to
motivate the group.
Cuộc họp rút kinh
nghiệm
Disorganised
Not planned or
arranged well
Thiếu tổ chức
Side-tracked
Distracted from the
main goal
Bị chệch hướng
We had a debriefing
session after the
project finished.
The event was
disorganised and
started late.
We got side-tracked
and forgot the main
objective.
Steve was her mentor
during the training
program.
She copes with
adrenaline well under
pressure.
He was hired to
coordinate the team
during the project.
Speaking in public is
out of my comfort
zone.
She is in charge of the
customer service
department.
His determination
helped him finish the
task.
Don’t boss people
around—it makes
them unhappy.
She felt intimidated by
her manager’s loud
voice.
The animal was
sedated before the
treatment.
Motivate the
group
Debriefing
session
Mentor
Cope with
adrenaline
Coordinate (a
team)
An experienced
person who gives
advice
Handle the stress
and energy in a fast
or tense situation
Organize people to
work together
effectively
Người hướng dẫn
Đối phó với
adrenaline (hồi
hộp, căng thẳng)
Điều phối (một
nhóm)
Out of my
comfort zone
In a situation that
feels new or difficult
Ra khỏi vùng an
toàn
In charge
Having control or
responsibility
Phụ trách
Determination
Boss (verb)
Intimidated
Sedated
The will to keep
trying and not give
up
To tell people what
to do in a controlling
way
Feeling afraid or
nervous because of
someone
Given a drug to relax
or sleep
Sự quyết tâm
Ra lệnh, chỉ đạo
Bị đe dọa, cảm
thấy sợ
Gây mê, làm dịu
Nadia is a high
achiever and always
gets top marks.
His strong sense of
purpose helped him
succeed.
In your face
Revive
Reversal
Critical
Immobilising
Be supposed to
Very direct, loud, or
bold in a way that
may be too much
Make someone or
something active
again
A change to the
opposite decision or
situation
Giving strong
feedback, often
pointing out
problems
Making something or
someone unable to
move
Gây khó chịu, quá
trực diện
Expected to do
something
Được cho là phải
làm gì đó
Hồi tỉnh, làm sống
lại
Sự đảo ngược
Phê bình, chỉ trích
Làm bất động
Some people find her
‘in your face’ attitude
difficult.
They tried to revive
the unconscious
animal.
The company made a
reversal of its
previous policy.
The manager was
critical of how the
team handled the
task.
The vet used a drug
for immobilising the
wild animal.
He was supposed to
lead the team but
didn’t show up.