LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. How do you feel about new rules or changes in the workplace? How do you usually adapt to such changes?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
William and Yumi are discussing some recent changes at work and planning a team meeting.
William
Yumi
Yes, I’ve seen that. It’s a bit of a hassle, but I guess we’ll get used to it. I’m not sure how it will affect our workflow, though.
William
I agree. And speaking of meetings, I’m still catching up on the project reports. I spoke too soon when I said I’d have them ready by today.
Yumi
Don’t worry about it. Think nothing of it. We all have tight deadlines sometimes. Just hurry up and start reviewing them so we can prepare for the next team meeting.
William
Absolutely. By the way, about the team lunch tomorrow, I heard it’s going to be a big spread. Go ahead and eat as much as you like.
Yumi
Sounds great! I’m looking forward to it. But with all the new policies, I wonder if there will be any changes to the event plans.
William
Don’t bet on it. I think the lunch will go ahead as planned. The company is probably just trying to ease the transition with some nice perks.
Yumi
That’s true. And if anyone asks about the new rules, remember, my lips are sealed. We don’t want to create any confusion before everything is officially communicated.
William
Yumi
William
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What new guideline for the office did William mention?
2. How does Yumi feel about the new guideline?
3. What did William admit about his project reports?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| Secrecy or Regret | Rules or Doubt | Encouragement or Interest or Reassurance |
|---|---|---|
-My lips are sealed. (I promise not to tell.)
“I won’t tell anyone. My lips are sealed.”
“I thought the issue was fixed, but it’s still happening. I spoke too soon.” |
“We can’t do that; it’s against the regulations.”
“Do you think he’ll show up? Don’t bet on it.” | -Hurry up and start. (Start quickly)
“We’re running late. Hurry up and start the meeting.”
“The food is ready. Go ahead and eat.”
. “Don’t worry about it. Think nothing of it.” |
LET'S PARAPHRASE! 📖
Instruction: Replace the phrases in the following sentences with the expressions from the list.
1. Original: I promise not to reveal any details about the new policies.
Alternative: about the new policies.
2. Original: Feel free to eat whatever you like at the team lunch.
Alternative: whatever you like at the team lunch.
3. Original: I regret saying I’d finish the project reports by today.
Alternative: about finishing the project reports by today.
4. Original: I doubt that the lunch plans will change despite the new policies.
Alternative: the lunch plans changing because of the new policies.
5. Original: Feel free to eat whatever you like at the team lunch.
Alternative: as much as you like at the team lunch.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You and a colleague are discussing new office guidelines and planning for an upcoming team event. Use at least 5 expressions from the lesson in your conversation.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be Person A, and the other, Person B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| PERSON A | PERSON B |
|---|---|
(Begin the conversation by discussing new office guidelines ) | (Respond using the expressions from the lesson.) |
Hey Yumi, have you seen the new guidelines for the office? I heard it’s against the regulations to use personal devices during meetings now.