In all languages, there is a basic vocabulary that allows maintaining a more or less fluid communication, when there are no requirements, but when it comes to maintaining fluid communication in a particular field, it is necessary to know the specialized vocabulary.
Each job or profession has its own vocabulary that must be known, for example, in the office, as in all other work and business activities, it is also used a specialized terminology, from which we list some basic concepts of office materials:
| A Accounting book: libro de contabilidad Tape: cinta adhesiva Agenda: agenda Archive: archivo, fichero B Binder clip: broche aprieta papel, clip Board eraser: borrador Board: pizarra, pizarrón Box: caja Briefcase: portafolios, maletín Business card: tarjeta de presentación C Calculator: calculadora Calendar: calendario Chair: silla Computer: computadora, ordenador D Desk: escritorio Drawer: cajón Pin: tachuela, chinche E Envelope: sobre Eraser: goma de borrar F Fax machine: fax File: archivo Filing cabinet: archivador Folder: carpeta Fountain pen: pluma fuente G Glue stick: barra de pegamento Glue: pegamento Guillotine: guillotina H Highlighter pen: rotulador fosforescente. Hole punch: perforadora I Ink cartridge: cartucho de tinta Ink: tinta K Keyboard: teclado
| L Label: etiqueta, rótulo Laptop: computadora portátil, ordenador portátil M Marker: marcador, rotulador Measuring tape: cinta métrica Monitor: monitor Mouse: ratón Mousepad: alfombrilla de ratón O Office supplies: material de oficina P Paper clip: clip Paper: papel Paper Block: block Pen: bolígrafo Pencil holder: portalápices Pencil: lápiz Photocopier: fotocopiadora Photocopy: fotocopia Pin: alfiler, clavija, chincheta Printer: impresora R Rubber: goma de borrar Rubber stamp: sello de goma Ruler: regla S Scanner: escáner Scissors: tijeras Screen: pantalla Sharpener: sacapuntas Sheet of paper: hoja de papel Stamp: sello Stapler: engrapadora T Telephone book: guía telefónica Telephone: teléfono Thumbtack: tachuela, chinche, chincheta Toner: tóner Typewriter: máquina de escribir W Wipe Out: líquido corrector Waste basket: cesto de basura, papelera |
The work in the office is very specialized, and whether it is the boss or the subordinate, you must have a broad knowledge of the work you are doing. But even if you are a dynamic and talented person in your language, there are few accomplishments you will have in your job if you are to hold a position in an English-speaking office.
At Borealis Language Academy we offer you the opportunity to master the office vocabulary in English, not only at the basic level but also advanced. We teach classes appropriate to your characteristics, level of knowledge or the time availability.
We have specialized teachers and interactive curricula that include tips for learning English for office workers, grammar tips and repetitive phrases, to facilitate easy, fast and attractive learning.
Our Academy offers you the opportunity to attend our group classes with formal schedules or join a group to receive classes in a specific place and with a schedule appropriate to your possibilities, during the week or on weekends. You can also opt for a personalized curriculum.
Contact us; we are here to assist you.