LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. What are some common supplies found in your office supply room?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Kohei and Jane work in a busy office and are currently handling a big project. They’re at the office supply station, trying to find some essential items to finish their tasks.
Kohei
Jane
Oh, we're out of paper. I need to print out these reports for the meeting.
Kohei
Really? Which size are you looking for?
Jane
Letter size. Do you know where it is?
Kohei
Yeah, there's some in the rack over there by the printer.
Jane
Oh, great. I'll go get some. By the way, do you have a stapler?
Kohei
Excuse me?
Jane
I'm looking for a stapler to finish these reports?
Kohei
Oh, you mean a "hochikisu"?
Jane
That's the one. I've never heard of that term before.
Kohei
No, problem. Here you are. I'll grab one from my desk.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What office supply are they out of?
2. Which size of paper does Jane need?
3. Where does Kohei say the paper can be found?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
What's the matter? | We're out of paper. |
Which size are you looking for? | Do you know where it is? |
There's some in the rack. | I'll go get some. |
Excuse me? | Do you have stapler? |
You mean "hochikisu"? | I'm looking for a stapler. |
Here you are. | I've never heard of that. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Person A
Person B
We're out of paper.
Person A
Person B
A5. Do you know where it is?
Person A
There is some in the rack.
Person B
Person A
Person B
You mean a "hochikisu"?
Person A
I've never heard of that.
Person B
I have one
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
You are in the office supply room with a colleague, discussing and fetching necessary office supplies.
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 |
|---|---|
Ask about the issue. | Notify about a shortage. |
Inquire about its size or scale. | Ask for clarification. |
Inform about availability. | Offer to retrieve the item. |
Request the specific item. | Request further details. |
State what is needed. | Confirm understanding. |
Express uncertainty or lack of knowledge. | Supply the requested item. |
Hey, what's the matter?