Lesson 6 — Activity 2: Exploring Jargon
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Lesson 6 — Activity 2:
Exploring Jargon
jargon lingo slang catchphrase buzzword
These terms are used to describe the catchy little words and phrases
that people use in daily conversations, online, texting, and even in the
workplace. Have you ever read something that you did not understand
because some of the words or phrases were unfamiliar to you? Confusion
occurs when you do not understand the "jargon" or the "lingo."
Jargon: Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. For example, medical professionals, computer technologists, and sports followers all use jargon when discussing their subjects.
Do you recognize the sports that the following expressions are associated with? Can you translate the jargon into understandable language? Give it a try!
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He hooked his drive, sliced his fairway shot, and landed in the trap.
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The centre took the pass over the blueline and scored with a slapshot.
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After scoring a three-pointer in the third quarter, the forward fouled out.
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The batter got a walk, so the bases were loaded in the bottom of the ninth.
*If you said the following, you know your sports jargon!
- golf
- hockey
- basketball
- baseball
Now try this!
Read this short message to see if you understand it all.
| Staff notice: The float collar inventory is low. Order seven to have on hand. The flow chart data is looking good. See no evidence of cocked hats. We'll have to go to flare on November 4th. Follow policy on this one. The goal is to limit fluid loss. This is accomplished by monitoring flow stations and choosing either a flow tee or flow cross Christmas tree to suit the job. Get it right. Jesse will check and monitor the choke manifold and choke plates at every inspection interval. Replace any knuckle-busters when Joe comes around with tool replacement list. Remember to purge before start-up. Keep it flowing. Progress is on time. Set for well completion by December 1st. More later, Jim. |
Did you understand this staff notice? This message is an example
of a message that might be sent out to workers in the oilfield industry.
If you work in the industry, you would understand the meaning of all or
most of the terms used by Jim.
When you are new to a workplace, you have to learn the jargon and begin using it if you are to be successful. Otherwise, you might not understand what is being said!
The workplace is full of jargon! As you move from school to the workplace, you will encounter jargon in the workplace. Many people use popular words and phrases to get their point across. Here is a fun example to show how common some jargon really is. Which terms are you familiar with? Ask your teacher how familiar he or she is with this table of workplace jargon.
When you are new to a workplace, you have to learn the jargon and begin using it if you are to be successful. Otherwise, you might not understand what is being said!
The workplace is full of jargon! As you move from school to the workplace, you will encounter jargon in the workplace. Many people use popular words and phrases to get their point across. Here is a fun example to show how common some jargon really is. Which terms are you familiar with? Ask your teacher how familiar he or she is with this table of workplace jargon.
