LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Has anyone ever toured you around the office yet?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Kohei, the office manager, has arranged for Jane, a potential new team member, to visit their office for an informal meeting and tour.
Kohei
Jane
The pleasure is mine. I hope it isn’t all bad.
Kohei
Not at all! Let me show you around.
Jane
That would be great.
(Kohei proceeds to show Jane around the office, introducing her to various colleagues and explaining different departments.)
Kohei
This is our design team area, and over there is the marketing department.
Jane
I’ve heard good things about your marketing strategies.
Kohei
Thank you! Let me walk you to the station when we’re done here.
Jane
I don’t want to bother you.
Kohei
It’s no bother at all. It was nice talking with you.
Jane
Likewise.
( After the tour, Kohei accompanies Jane to the nearby train station. )
Kohei
Here we are. Give my regards to your team.
Jane
I will. Thank you for your hospitality.
Kohei
You’re welcome! Have a great day.
Jane
You too!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What was Kohei's initial gesture upon meeting Jane?
2. What did Kohei show Jane during the office tour?
3. How did Jane feel as she left the office?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
Welcome to our office. | The pleasure is mine. |
I’ve heard a lot about you. | I hope it isn’t all bad. |
Let me show you around. | That would be great. |
WLet me walk you to the station. | I don’t want to bother you. |
It was nice talking with you. | Likewise. |
Give me regards to _______. | I will. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Person A
Person B
The pleasure is mine.
Person A
I’ve heard a lot about you.
Person B
Person A
Let me show you around.
Person B
Person A
Person B
I don’t want to bother you.
Person A
Give me regards to _______.
Person B
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are welcoming a new colleague to your office, showing them around, and ending the visit politely.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the Employee A and the other, Employee B. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| EMPLOYEE A | EMPLOYEE B |
|---|---|
Greet the visitor. | Respond to welcome |
Show that you know them. | Show you’re hopeful. |
Offer to give a tour. | Express agreement |
Close the conversation. | End a conversation |
Offer to go with them. | Politely say no to the offer. |
Send your regards. | Confirm a task |
Welcome to our office, Jane.I’ve heard a lot about you.