5 things that make us happy at work

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To find out

To achieve (something)

To treat someone well/ badly/ etc.

Fair

Strike/ To go on strike

Eventually

To pick (someone/ something) up

To tend to

Rate

No matter what, when, why, etc.

Regardless (of something)

To tackle (something)

Rewarding

Vulnerable

To limp

Aspect

To gain (something)

To get to do something

Above and beyond

To have a say (in something)

May/ might as well

As if/ As though

To be inclined (to do something)

To be marred (by something)

To harness (something)

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.       According to the article, does work have to be miserable?

2.       What did the article say about ‘meaningful work’?

3.       Is your work meaningful?

4.       What did the article say about ‘autonomy?

5.       Do you have autonomy at work?

6.       What did the article say about ‘worker voice’?

7.       Do workers have a voice in your workplace?

8.       What did the article say about ‘valuing skills and talent?

9.       Are skills and talents valued at your workplace?

10.     What did the article say about ‘dignity of workers?

11.     Do workers have dignity at your workplace?

12.     Do you think the article should have mentioned a high salary?

13.     What was the worst or most stressful moment of your work life?

14.     What was the highlight or proudest moment of your work life?

15.     How would you compare workers’ rights in your native country to the UK?