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Conversation Intermediate · Module 10 · Unit 46

Dream Jobs and Career Goals

B1 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss your daily routine at work and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What is the first thing you do when you arrive at work?
  2. How many meetings do you usually have in a day?
  3. Do you have a specific time for your lunch break?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Task

    noun

    /tæsk/

    Meaning:A piece of work to be done.

    I have many tasks to finish today.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common term for individual assignments.

  • Workflow

    noun

    /ˈwɜːrkfloʊ/

    Meaning:The sequence of processes in work.

    Our workflow is very efficient.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often used when discussing office productivity.

  • Follow up

    phrasal verb

    /ˈfɒloʊ ʌp/

    Meaning:To check on the progress of something.

    I need to follow up on that email.

    Real Life Tip:

    A very essential professional habit.

  • Knock out

    phrasal verb

    /nɒk aʊt/

    Meaning:To finish a task quickly.

    I will knock out these reports before noon.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe quick work completion.

  • Clock in

    idiom

    /klɒk ɪn/

    Meaning:To record the time you start work.

    I need to clock in by 9 am.

    Real Life Tip:

    Standard for hourly wage earners.

  • Hustle

    slang

    /ˈhʌsəl/

    Meaning:Hard, busy work.

    The daily hustle is real.

    Real Life Tip:

    Implies working with high energy.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Michael and Emma discuss their morning tasks in the office.
  • Michael
    I need to clock in and start my tasks.
  • Emma
    Same here. The morning hustle is intense.
  • Michael
    I am going to knock out these emails first.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does Michael plan to knock out?
  2. What does Emma ask Michael about?
  3. What do they think about the workflow?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. If you knock out a task, you ____.

  2. What does to follow up mean?

  3. I need to ____ in.

  4. I will ____ up on that.

  5. is / hustle / morning / the / real

  6. I / tasks / many / finish / have

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you organize your tasks in a day?
  2. Do you have to clock in for your job?
  3. How do you feel about the hustle of a busy work day?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What is your daily routine?
  2. Do you knock out your tasks early?
  3. How often do you follow up on emails?
  4. Do you like your current workflow?
  5. Is the hustle too much?
  6. Do you have a lot of meetings?
  7. What time do you usually clock in?
  8. How do you manage your time?
  9. Do you take long lunch breaks?
  10. What is your favorite part of the day?
Emma
Good idea. Did you follow up on the client project?
  • Michael
    Not yet, but I will do it later.
  • Emma
    Our new workflow really helps with that.
  • Michael
    It definitely makes things easier.
  • Emma
    Let us get back to work then!