Performance Review
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EN: Use 'How are you?' to ask about someone's well-being or current state. It is the most common way to start a conversation after saying hello.
How are you today?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often used as a polite greeting rather than a deep question about one's health. A common short answer is 'Good, thanks!'
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
I am happy.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a very common, informal response to 'How are you?', even though 'I am well' is technically more grammatically correct for health.
EN: Use 'Can we' at the beginning of a sentence to ask for permission or to suggest doing something together.
Can we eat lunch now?
EN: In Western workplace culture, it is common to ask for permission before starting a professional discussion to respect the other person's schedule.
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
I saw a new movie. What is it about?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to a request, showing that you are approachable.
EN: Use 'It is' to talk about time, weather, or a specific situation. In this case, 'It' does not refer to a specific object but acts as a placeholder to introduce the time or event.
It is dinner time.
EN: In many Western companies, a 'performance review' is a formal meeting where an employee and their manager discuss work achievements and goals. It is a key part of professional growth and salary discussions.
EN: To ask a question with 'you' and a verb like 'have', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
Do you have a pen?
EN: In professional settings, 'goals' often refer to specific targets set during a performance review to measure success.
EN: Use 'want' followed by a noun to express a desire for something.
I want a coffee.
EN: In many Western workplaces, being direct about your career goals (like wanting a promotion) is seen as a positive sign of ambition and clarity.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give a positive opinion about something someone just said.
That is a beautiful house!
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use enthusiastic language like 'great' or 'excellent' to encourage each other and build confidence.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary or required.
You need a pen.
EN: In Western workplaces, 'self-evaluation' is a common part of performance reviews where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting their manager.
EN: Use 'What is...?' to ask for the definition or meaning of a word or concept.
What is a promotion?
EN: In Western workplaces, self-evaluation is a standard part of performance reviews where employees reflect on their own achievements before meeting with their manager.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe regular actions or general facts. The structure is: Subject + Verb + Object.
You read books every day.
EN: In Western workplaces, 'self-evaluation' is a common part of performance reviews where employees are expected to be honest about both their achievements and areas for growth.
EN: In casual conversation, you can ask a question by using a statement word order and raising your voice at the end.
You like coffee?
EN: In Western workplace culture, self-evaluations are common. It is important to balance both achievements and areas for growth to show self-awareness.
EN: The phrase 'areas for improvement' is a common way to talk about things you can do better without using negative words like 'bad' or 'mistakes'.
I have some areas for improvement in my English.
EN: In Western workplace culture, performance reviews focus on both strengths and 'areas for improvement'. Using this term shows a 'growth mindset', which is highly valued.
EN: Use 'be + nervous about + noun' to describe what makes you feel worried or anxious.
He is nervous about the test.
EN: In Western workplaces, 'feedback' is seen as a tool for growth. It is common to discuss both strengths and weaknesses openly during performance reviews.
EN: When using the verb 'help', you can follow it with a person and then another verb. The second verb can be in its base form (without 'to').
Music helps me relax.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'feedback' is seen as a positive tool for professional development rather than just criticism. It is common to discuss both strengths and 'areas for improvement' during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'What if...?' to ask about a possible future situation or worry.
What if it rains?
EN: In a workplace context, asking 'What if' shows that you are thinking about potential challenges, which can be seen as being prepared.
EN: Use 'is not' to make a sentence negative when using the verb 'to be'. It tells us that something is not true or not a certain way.
The coffee is not hot.
EN: In Western workplace culture, feedback (even if negative) is often viewed as a constructive tool for professional growth rather than a personal attack.
EN: Use the phrase 'areas for improvement' to talk about things you can do better. It sounds more professional and positive than saying 'weaknesses'.
The teacher pointed out areas for improvement in my essay.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'feedback' is seen as a tool for growth. Using phrases like 'areas for improvement' instead of 'mistakes' is a common way to maintain a growth mindset during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'make sense' to say that something is logical, easy to understand, or reasonable.
His plan makes sense.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'That makes sense' is a polite way to show you are actively listening and understand the speaker's logic.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form. When you want to give advice or an order, start the sentence with a verb and no subject (like 'I' or 'You').
Eat healthy food.
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'setting clear goals' is a fundamental part of professional growth and performance reviews.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or goal to do an action.
I want to learn English.
EN: In Western workplace culture, expressing your career goals directly (like wanting a promotion or more responsibility) is often encouraged during performance reviews.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions, advice, or commands. The subject 'you' is understood and omitted.
Read this book.
EN: In Western workplace culture, a 'performance review' is a formal process where employees and managers discuss goals and achievements. Being proactive and writing down your own goals is highly encouraged.
EN: Use 'will' to talk about a decision you just made at the moment of speaking.
I will call you later.
EN: In Western workplace culture, showing enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude (like saying 'I will do that') is highly valued during performance reviews.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a basic verb to talk about things that will happen in the future or to show confidence.
You will win the game.
EN: In Western workplace culture, colleagues often use positive affirmations like this to support each other's career goals and build confidence.
EN: Use 'a lot' after a verb to show that an action happens frequently or to a great degree.
I study a lot.
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, expressing gratitude directly and specifically (like saying 'you help a lot') is very common and helps build positive relationships.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
Aspects of one's work or character that can be made better.
To be logical or easy to understand.
To decide what you want to achieve.
A formal assessment in which a manager evaluates an employee's work performance and identifies strengths and weaknesses.
The advancement of an employee to a higher rank or position in a company hierarchy.