タビスタ | まったく新しいオンライン英会話
[C+] Work Environment

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

manage

[ 'man-ij ]

verb

- to be in charge of, control, or handle something successfully.

She was able to manage the project efficiently despite the tight deadlines.

data

[ 'day-tuh or 'dah-tuh ]

noun

- information or facts that are collected, analyzed, and used for decision-making or research.

The data from the survey revealed customer preferences for online shopping.

implementation

[ im-pluh-men-'tay-shun ]

noun

- the process of putting a plan, system, or idea into action or operation.

The implementation of the new software improved efficiency across all departments.

theory

[ 'thee-uh-ree ]

noun

- a system of ideas or principles intended to explain something, often based on evidence or reasoning.

Her theory about consumer behavior was supported by the latest research findings.

going well

phrase

- progressing in a positive or successful manner.

The project is going well, and we’re on track to finish by the deadline.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. got my hands full

  • being busy with multiple tasks.

2024_Work Environment A

Dialogue

Icon_Mentor

Emma

How are you doing with the new project?

Icon_Learner

John

I’ve got my hands full right now, but it’s going well.

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Sounds like a lot of work!

Icon_Learner

John

It is, but I’m managing.

B. put on hold

  • postponing something for a later time.

2024_Work Environment B

Dialogue

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Did you finish the report?

Icon_Learner

John

I had to put it on hold because I’m waiting for some more data.

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Ah, I see. When do you think you’ll finish?

Icon_Learner

John

Hopefully by tomorrow afternoon.

C. on paper

  • something looks good or seems perfect in theory.

2024_Work Environment C

Dialogue

Icon_Learner

John

The new business plan looks amazing!

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Yes, it looks great on paper, but we’ll see if it actually works.

Icon_Learner

John

True, implementation is always the hard part.

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Exactly!

D. behind the scenes

  • the work that is done secretly or out of the public eye.

2024_Work Environment D

Dialogue

Icon_Mentor

Emma

How does the event go so smoothly every time?

Icon_Keiko

Karen

Well, there’s a lot of work behind the scenes that you don’t see.

Icon_Mentor

Emma

I guess it’s not just the event, but all the planning that goes into it.

Icon_Keiko

Karen

Exactly! It takes a lot of preparation.

E. talk shop

  • discussing work matters outside of the office or in a social setting.

2024_Work Environment E

Dialogue

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Let’s talk about the meeting tomorrow.

Icon_Learner

John

We can talk shop, but let’s wait until after dinner.

Icon_Mentor

Emma

Sure, I just don’t want to forget anything.

Icon_Learner

John

Don’t worry, we’ll go over everything after we eat.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate collocations to complete each of the sentences.

got my hands full put on hold
on paper behind the scenes
talk shop

  1. I've been so busy lately, I really with all my new tasks.

  2. We had to the project until we received the necessary approvals.

  3. The budget looks great , but we'll need more details to be sure.

  4. The CEO works to make sure everything runs smoothly in the company.

  5. At the party, we agreed not to .

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

  1. 🔊

  2. 🔊

  3. 🔊

Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.

2024_Work Environment_Part III 1

1. ( got my hands full, tasks )

2024_Work Environment_Part III 2

2. ( happening, behind the scenes )