Lesson 3: General Office
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If you
can't find a file, you can ask around.
"Do you
know where the ABC file is at?"
"Do you
have the ABC file?"
"Is
anybody using the ABC file right now?"
"Did
you check the file cabinet? It should be there."
"Check
the bin. Sometimes people throw it in there after they are done."
"Oh...
it's on my desk. I forgot to put it back."
"It's
in my office. I'll get it for you."
If you see a file or a book you need on
someone's desk, you can ask to borrow it.
"Are
you using this book right now?"
"Can I
borrow this book?"
"Are
you finished with this file?"
"Are
you done with this report?"
"Can I
use this file?"
If you need something, it is common to ask
around. Here are some examples of what you might need in the office.
"Do you
have an extra mouse? Mine broke."
"Do you
have another network cable? The one I have is too short."
"Do you
have a blank floppy disk I can have?"
"I ran
out of labels. Do you have any I can have?"
"Can I
borrow your stapler?"
"Do you
have a hole puncher?"
"Do you
have a staple remover by any chance?"
Lesson 5: Office Basics - Interactive Practice
http://www.talkenglish.com/LessonPractice.aspx?ALID=443 Click on Listen All and follow along. After becoming comfortable with
the entire conversation, become Person A by clicking on the Person A button.
You will hear only Person B through the audio file. There will be a silence
for you to repeat the sentences of Person A. Do the same for Person B. The
speed of the conversation is native speed. Use the pause button if the pause
between each sentence is too fast for you. After practicing several times,
you will be able to speak as fast as a native. |
A: "I can't get the
printer to work." |
Part 2 |
A: "Do you have a lot
of work?" |
Part 3 |
A: "Are you new
here?" |