LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. How do you prepare for a business trip?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
In the office break room, Kohei and Justin discuss adjusting a meeting time.
Kohei
Justin
It’s scheduled for Friday at 10. Should be a quick one.
Kohei
Can we change it to the afternoon? I’ve got a morning appointment.
Justin
Sure, I'll e-mail everyone about it and see if that works.
Kohei
Thanks a lot. You’re a lifesaver.
Justin
It's no trouble. Happy to help.
Kohei
It’s been a really long week. I’m looking forward to the weekend.
Justin
Tell me about it. How’s your schedule looking next week?
Kohei
I’ll be away on a business trip starting Monday. Heading to New York for a client meeting.
Justin
Ah, exciting! Where are you headed after that?
Kohei
I'm not sure yet. Have you ever been to New York before?
Justin
Yeah, I like it there. Great city, lots to see and do.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. When is the meeting originally scheduled for?
2. Why does Kohei need the meeting time changed?
3. Where is Kohei going on his business trip?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
When was the meeting again? | It’s scheduled for Friday at 10. |
Can we change it to the afternoon? | I’ll e-mail everyone about it. |
Thanks a lot | It’s no trouble. |
It’s been a long week. | How’s your schedule next week? |
I’ll be on a business trip from Monday. | Where are you heading? |
Have you ever been there? | I like it there. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Person A
When was the meeting again?
Person B
Person A
Can we change it to the afternoon?
Person B
Person A
Thanks a lot.
Person B
Person A
Person B
How’s your schedule next week?
Person A
I’ll be on a business trip from Monday.
Person B
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are chatting with a colleague about rescheduling a meeting and discussing your upcoming business trip. Handle both the request for rescheduling and the conversation about your trip.
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 |
|---|---|
Ask about the meeting time. | Confirm the meeting schedule. |
Request a change in the meeting time. | Acknowledge the action taken to change the meeting time. |
Show gratitude. | Ensure there are no issues with the change. |
Mention that you’re feeling tired. | Inquire about the schedule for next week. |
Inform about an upcoming business trip. | Ask about the destination for the business trip. |
Inquire about the employee’s experience. | Share your preference regarding the location. |
When’s that meeting again? I’ve got so much going on this week.