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Modern work and office life – HearSay English A2
Improve your workplace English vocabulary. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you learn about jobs, offices, and working from home.
Lessons Daily work routines Sarah and David talk about their daily schedules and basic job duties.
Vocabulary a schedule (a plan for the day) a task (a piece of work) busy (having a lot to do) to start (to begin) to finish (to end) Objectives Talk about your daily routine Describe your job Working from home Sarah explains her remote work setup and how she stays focused.
Vocabulary a laptop (a portable computer) an internet connection (web access) a desk (a work table) online (connected to the internet) a screen (a display) a break (a short rest) Objectives Discuss working from home Name home office equipment At the office David organizes the physical office and greets coworkers.
Vocabulary a coworker (a colleague) a meeting room (a conference space) a printer (a machine for paper) a desk chair (a seat for working) an elevator (a lift) a coffee machine (a maker of coffee) Objectives Describe an office space Talk to coworkers Online video meetings Sarah and David join a video call with their team.
Vocabulary a camera (a device for video) a microphone (a device for sound) to mute (to turn off sound) to share (to show others) a video call (an online meeting) Objectives Understand video call instructions Talk about sound and video Schedules and flexibility The team discusses flexible hours and taking time off.
Vocabulary part-time (working fewer hours) full-time (working standard hours) a day off (a free day) flexible (easy to change) to work late (to stay after hours) Objectives Ask for time off Discuss flexible working hours Job skills and learning Sarah takes a short course to learn new computer skills for her job.
Vocabulary a skill (an ability) a training (a learning session) to learn (to get knowledge) a course (a set of lessons) an experience (past work knowledge) easy (not difficult) Objectives Talk about learning new skills Describe job requirements Health and well-being David makes sure the team takes breaks and stays healthy at work.
Vocabulary health (physical wellness) a walk (a short stroll) relaxed (calm) tired (needing sleep) to rest (to relax) safe (not in danger) Objectives Talk about workplace health Discuss breaks and resting