B2
interpersonal vs personal vs personnel
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| interpersonaladjective/ˌɪn.tərˈpɜːr.sən.əl/ | Meaning connected with the way people communicate and get on with each other | Goes with interpersonal skills | Example Good interpersonal skills are just as important as technical knowledge. |
| personaladjective/ˈpɜːr.sən.əl/ | Meaning belonging to or concerning one particular person, not a group or the public | Goes with — | Example Please do not ask me about my personal life. |
| personnelnoun/ˌpɜːr.sənˈel/ | Meaning the people who work for a company or organization, or who serve in the armed forces | Goes with military personnel | Example Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter this area. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The course covers communication, teamwork and conflict resolution.