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🎯 Today’s Discussion: Real-Life English at the Office! 🗣️✨
Tonight, we’ll practice useful English for real-life office situations — from scheduling meetings and giving updates to handling problems with coworkers or technical issues. 💼🌍
💡 Here’s the plan:
🔹 Breakout Room 1 (Scheduling & Meetings — Daily Tasks)
Employee: Hi, do you have a moment? I’d like to schedule our weekly meeting.
Manager: Sure, when are you thinking?
Employee: How about Wednesday at 10 AM?
Manager: That works for me. Please send a calendar invite and include the project updates.
Employee: Got it. Should I prepare the presentation slides too?
Manager: Yes, and make sure to add the latest sales report.
Employee: Will do. Thank you!
💬 Interactive Questions for Students:
• How do you schedule a meeting politely in English?
• What phrases can you use to confirm time and tasks?
• How can you show agreement or readiness professionally?
🔹 Breakout Room 2 (Asking for Help or Clarification)
Employee: Excuse me, can I ask a quick question about this report?
Colleague: Of course, what’s up?
Employee: I’m not sure how to calculate the total budget. Should I include the bonuses too?
Colleague: Yes, include bonuses and overtime pay.
Employee: Thanks! Also, can you review my summary before I send it?
Colleague: Sure thing, send it over when you’re done.
💬 Interactive Questions for Students:
• How do you ask for clarification politely?
• What are some ways to offer help to a coworker?
• How can you sound confident and polite at the same time?
🔹 Breakout Room 3 (Giving Updates & Progress Reports)
Manager: How’s the new marketing project going?
Employee: It’s going well. We’ve completed the research and started designing the campaign.
Manager: Great! Are we still on schedule?
Employee: Yes, we’re on track to finish by next week.
Manager: Excellent. Please prepare a short summary for Monday’s meeting.
Employee: Sure, I’ll have it ready.
💬 Interactive Questions for Students:
• How do you give a clear progress update in English?
• What phrases show that you’re responsible and organized?
• How do you respond when your boss gives instructions?
🔹 Breakout Room 4 (Dealing with Problems or Misunderstandings)
Employee: Hi, I think there’s been a misunderstanding about the report deadline.
Manager: Oh? What happened?
Employee: I thought it was due Friday, but I just saw it’s actually due Wednesday.
Manager: That’s right, we moved it earlier. Can you manage to finish it by then?
Employee: Yes, I’ll prioritize it today. Sorry for the confusion.
Manager: No worries, just keep me updated if you need help.
💬 Interactive Questions for Students:
• How do you handle mistakes or misunderstandings politely?
• What can you say to apologize professionally?
• How do you ask for help without sounding unprepared?
🔹 Breakout Room 5 (Office Conversations — Small Talk & Team Spirit)
Coworker 1: Morning! How’s your day going so far?
Coworker 2: Pretty good, just a bit busy with the new project. How about you?
Coworker 1: Same here. By the way, did you see the email about the team lunch on Thursday?
Coworker 2: Yes! I’m looking forward to it. It’s nice to take a break together sometimes.
Coworker 1: Totally agree. It helps everyone recharge and stay motivated.
💬 Interactive Questions for Students:
• How do you start a friendly conversation at work?
• What phrases can you use for casual office chat (small talk)?
• Why is small talk important in the workplace?
🔹 Breakout Room 6 (Office Equipment & Technical Issues)
Employee: Hi, the printer isn’t working again. It keeps showing an error message.
IT Staff: What does the message say?
Employee: “Paper jam” — but I already checked, there’s no paper stuck.
IT Staff: Okay, I’ll come take a look. Did you try restarting it?
Employee: Not yet. Should I unplug it first?
IT Staff: No need, I’ll handle it. It might just need a software reset.
Employee: Thanks! I have an urgent report to print.
💬 Interactive Questions for Students:
• How do you report a technical problem in the office?
• What polite phrases can you use when asking IT for help?
• How do you describe equipment issues clearly in English?
🔹 Breakout Room 7 (Open Discussion — Sharing Real Experiences)
Let’s discuss together:
• Have you ever worked or trained in an office environment?
• What challenges did you face communicating in English?
• How do you usually handle problems or teamwork situations?
• What phrases do you find most useful in daily office communication?
💬 Get ready to role play, discuss, and practice real-life English used in offices — from teamwork to technical issues! 💼✨
🕘 See you all at 9 PM!
Let’s talk, collaborate, and grow together! 🙌🏼💙
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🎯 Today’s Discussion: Real-Life English at the Office! 🗣️✨
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