English At Work

Denise explains why she's in such a state of panic and Paul is not pleased. Will Anna be able to help resolve the crisis? Language for making suggestions This episode explores language for making suggestions. Phrases from the programme: Can I make a suggestion? Why don't you try...? Have you tried asking your colleagues? Maybe I could do a big office search for you...? How about looking through your rubbish bin...? I have an idea! Listening Challenge Why was the memory stick wet? The answer is at the end of the pdf script.

Anna is determined to be friendly with her new colleagues and to make a good impression. Unfortunately, a slight misunderstanding leads her to make an embarrassing mistake. Introducing yourself This episode explores expressions you can use to introduce yourself and make small-talk in the office. Phrases from the programme: Hello, I don't think we've met. You must be Tom. I've just joined the team. Nice to meet you! Have you worked here long? Listening Challenge What is Tom's job title at Tip Top Trading? The answer is at the end of the pdf script.

Anna's job interview continues. But with all the pressure and stress, she has frozen mid-sentence, unable to find the right word in English for what she wants to say. Structuring answers The programme looks at useful phrases for structuring answers in a job interview. Phrases from the programme: Firstly, this job is an ideal match for my skills and experience. Secondly,… Above all, the reason I want this job is… Listening Challenge What word is Anna struggling to remember that means being very enthusiastic and wanting very much to succeed? The answer is at the end of the pdf script.

Tip Top Trading: the fastest-growing company in the plastic fruit sector, and Anna desperately wants to be a part of it. Her job interview for a position in sales is going to be a challenge. How will she cope? Language for interviews This week's programme focuses on useful language for job interviews. Phrases from the programme: A good example that comes to mind… I'm particularly proud of… Timekeeping is important to me. Listening Challenge What was Anna's role in the university debating society? The answer is at the end of the pdf script.

Meet Anna, Paul, Denise and Tom! Next week, BBC Learning English begins a new series focusing on English communication in the office, called English at Work. Join Neil in this special introductory programme as he finds out about the characters who work in Tip Top Trading. Glossary Here are today's key phrases A good example that comes to mind… I'm particularly proud of… Timekeeping is important to me. Listening Challenge What kind of company is Tip Top Trading?