front 1 appreciate | back 1 hambalyayn (verb) to feel grateful for something EXAMPLE: I really appreciate the way you come to class on time. |
front 2 feedback | back 2 jawaab celin an opinion from someone about something you have done EXAMPLE: I really appreciate it when my boss gives me feedback. That's how I know when I have done my work correctly and what I need to improve. |
front 3 fluently | back 3 si habsami leh able to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes EXAMPLE: After living in the United States for 5 years, Anisa was able to speak English fluently. Everyone understands what she is trying to say. |
front 4 knowledgeable | back 4 aqoon leh knowing a lot EXAMPLE: He is very knowledgeable about cars. I always go to him when I have a question about my Kia. |
front 5 leadership skills | back 5 xirfadaha hogaaminta the ability to lead others by encouraging them and setting a good example EXAMPLE: Hector shows strong leadership skills. He sets a great example and he encourages his coworkers to do their best. That's why he was promoted to manager. |
front 6 open up | back 6 laheli karo to become available EXAMPLE: You have a great job and you enjoy your work. I want to work at your company. Please tell me when a job opens up. I will apply right away. |
front 7 step up | back 7 kor u kaca to take responsibility EXAMPLE: Leaders take responsibility when there's a problem at work. They step up and solve it. |
front 8 asset | back 8 waxtar leh a skill that is useful and helps you succeed EXAMPLE: Beth is a good listener. That asset is one of the reasons she is such a great manager. |
front 9 challenge | back 9 taxaaddi something that is difficult EXAMPLE: There are not enough people who want to work. My boss wants to hire 4 new employees, but no one has applied for the job. Hiring new people is quite a challenge for him. |
front 10 confident | back 10 kalsooni leh certain (sure) about your ability to do things well EXAMPLE: When you interview for a job, you should look confident. Stand up tall, smile, and make eye contact. The interviewer will see that you are confident that you can do a good job. You will probably get hired! |
front 11 get back to | back 11 dib ugu noqosho (verb) to contact someone later EXAMPLE: At the end of the interview, I asked when I would find out if I got the job or not. The interviewer said she would get back to me on Monday. I am looking forward to that phone call. |
front 12 give it some thought | back 12 xoogaa ka fikir (verb) to think about something EXAMPLE: They offered me the job, but I'm not sure if I want it or not. I am going to give it some thought and let them know on Monday. |
front 13 motivate | back 13 dhiirigelin (verb) to make someone excited about doing something EXAMPLE: My manager talks to us every Monday morning. She tells us about our goals and motivates us to work hard to reach them. |
front 14 notice | back 14 ogeysiis (verb) to see something and be aware of it EXAMPLE: I noticed that she had gotten a haircut. |
front 15 patient | back 15 dulqaad leh calm, able to wait EXAMPLE: It is very important to be patient with children. Stay calm when they do the wrong thing and explain their mistake kindly. |
front 16 performance | back 16 waxqabadka how successful someone or something is EXAMPLE: The company's performance was not very good last year. They lost money. But this year, their performance is much better. |
front 17 point out | back 17 farta ku fiiq (phrasal verb) to tell someone a fact EXAMPLE: My supervisor pointed out that I was late to work. She said I should be careful about arriving to work on time. |
front 18 positive attitude | back 18 dabeecad wanaagsan feeling good about something and how this makes you behave EXAMPLE: Our new coworker has a positive attitude. She makes everyone around her feel good about our work. We like working with her. |
front 19 resolve | back 19 xalin (verb) to decide that you will do something and be certain (sure) that you will do it, OR to solve (a problem) EXAMPLE: I want to keep our apartment cleaner. I have resolved to vacuum the living room every day. This is a serious problem. Let's resolve it. |
front 20 sales associate | back 20 iibka shirkada a salesperson at a store EXAMPLE: The new sales associate learned about the products we sell very quickly. She will be an asset to our team. |
front 21 set an example | back 21 tusaale u deji show people how to behave correctly EXAMPLE: Managers should be careful not to set a bad example. If they come to work late, their employees will start coming late too. |
front 22 brag | back 22 (verb) to talk about how great you are EXAMPLE: When you talk to your friends, it is not a good idea to brag about yourself. They won't like it. |
front 23 achievement | back 23 something good that you have done EXAMPLE: Sahra was very proud of her achievements at work. Her boss noticed the good things she had done and gave her a promotion. |