LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Have you been in a team meeting near a project deadline? What did you do to help?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Jane and Kohei are colleagues preparing a quarterly report due today. Jane handles the draft, while Kohei gathers data and feedback; they must finish by 3 PM before Jane's 2 PM meeting.
Jane
Kohei
Yes, that’s correct. May I see the draft you have so far?
Jane
Sure, here it is. I think we should include more data on last quarter’s performance.
Kohei
I agree. I’d like to add a section on customer feedback as well.
Jane
That’s a good idea. Why don’t we review it together later this afternoon?
Kohei
Sounds good. data? Would you like me to gather the customer feedback
Jane
Yes, please. I look forward to seeing the final report.
Kohei
Thank you for your hard work on this, Jane.
Jane
No problem. Let me know if you need any help with the data.
Kohei
I will. I’m sorry to rush you, but we need to finalize it by 3 PM.
Jane
No worries. I’m afraid I have another meeting at 2 PM, so we need to finish before then.
Kohei
Understood. Let’s meet at 1 PM to go over everything.
Jane
Perfect. Would you like a coffee before we start?
Kohei
That would be great, thank you!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Who is responsible for handling the draft of the report?
2. What section does Kohei want to add the report?
3. Why does the report need to be finished before 3 PM?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
May I ______ ? ( May I come in?) | _________, right? ( The meeting starts at 2, right?) |
I'd like to ________. ( I'd like to talk to Mr. Evans.) | I think _______. ( I think it's worth giving it a try.) |
Would you _________? ( Would you call me back in an hour?) | Why don't we____? (Why don't we meet on Friday?) |
Thank you for __________. ( Thank you for waiting) | I look forward to _____. ( I look forward to seeing you again.) |
Let me __________. (Let me help you.) | Would you like ______? ( Would you like a beer or wine? ) |
I'm afraid _________. (I'm afraid I'm busy right now.) | I'm sorry to ______. ( I'm sorry to trouble you.) |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Person A
Person B
Yes, that's correct. May I see it?
Person A
Sure, here it is. I think we should add more details.
Person B
I agree. I'd like to ___________.
Person A
That's a good idea. Why don't we set up a meeting?
Person B
Sounds good. Would you ________?
Person A
I look forward to seeing the final report.
Person B
Thank you for ___________.
Person A
I'm sorry to trouble you but I we need to complete it today.
Person B
Oh no, I'm afraid _____________.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You, an employee at the office, approach your colleague to discuss various aspects of a project.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be Employee A and the other, Employee B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| EMPLOYEE A | EMPLOYEE B |
|---|---|
Say hello to the colleague and suggest discussing a project. | Say hello to your colleague and talk about the project. |
Ask to check the latest report and see if it’s finished. | Look at the latest report and see how it’s going. |
Ask for help with a task. | Help your colleague if they need it. |
Thank the colleague for their assistance. | Say you’re welcome if your colleague says thank you. |
Offer to take care of a part of the project. | Let your colleague help with part of the project if they offer. |
Bring up a concern or issue. | Listen to your colleague’s worries or problems. |
Good morning, Kohei. This report is due today, right?