Unit 2: In the Office

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In this unit you will learn general vocabulary to navigate work at a standard office and listen to a dialog between two workmates to cement the newly learned terms in your memory.

Did you know? The following activities can be customized as desired by the teacher or school pedagogue.

Basic activities (computer-graded)

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: Dialog between two workmates

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

Jack: Hey Don, how's your first week going? Don: Pretty good thanks. Everyone is really nice, but it is hard to remember everyone's name. It's Jim, isn't it? Jack: Almost, Jack. Don't worry, it took me almost a year to remember everyone. Don: I hope I get it before then, I'm usually pretty good with names. Jack: You may want to check the dress code again. Sheila won't be happy if she sees… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)

Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

You will learn about the company, its staff and your duties during orientation.

Mr Sachs's personal assistant does all his admin work for him.

The receptionist answered the call and put the caller through to the correct department.

I'm sorry I cannot copy that now. The photocopier is broken again.

It took a long time to find the information as someone filed it in the wrong place.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

What do you think is the hardest thing about starting a new job?

Are dress codes a good idea in offices? Why?

Would you prefer to work in an open-plan office or a traditional office? Why?

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