LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. How do you feel when someone asks you for help at work?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Kohei approaches Jane's desk with some documents in hand.
Kohei
Jane
Yes?
Kohei
Are you busy right now?
Jane
Not really. What can I do for you?
Kohei
May I talk to you now?
Jane
Sure, go ahead.
Kohei
Would you help me?
Jane
Of course. What do you need help with?
Kohei
Would you go over this list? (hands over the list of coding errors)
Jane
Alright. When would you like it?
Kohei
As soon as possible, please and also would you check it for errors?
Jane
I'd be happy to. Let's take a look it together.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is Kohei doing when Asami walks in?
2. What does Asami need help with?
3. Why does Asami ask Kohei if he is busy?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
Excuse me. | Yes? |
Are you busy right now? | Sure. |
May I talk to you now? | Not really. |
Would you help me? | What can I do for you? |
Would you go over this list? | When would you like it? |
Would you check it for errors? | I'd be happy to. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Justin
Excuse me.
Person B
Justin
May I talk to you now?
Person B
Justin
Person B
When would you like it?
Justin
Are you busy right now?
Person B
Justin
Would you help me?
Person B
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You, an employee at the office, approach your colleague to ask for help with a task.
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 |
|---|---|
Get their attention. | Acknowledge the request for attention. |
Ask to talk. | Agree to have a conversation. |
Ask about their current workload. | Confirm my availability. |
Ask for help. | Offer my assistance. |
Ask to look at a list. | Ask when would be a good time. |
Ask them to check for errors. | Agree to review and check. |
Excuse me.