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Conversation Intermediate · Module 23 · Unit 112

Relationships With Colleagues or Classmates

B2 Intermediate Upper

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing life at work or school and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What was your favorite topic in this module?
  2. Has your productivity changed?
  3. Do you feel more confident in your work or study life?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Deadline

    noun

    /ˈdedlaɪn/

    Meaning:Limit for work.

    I met my deadline.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 231.

  • Colleague

    noun

    /ˈkɒliːɡ/

    Meaning:Co-worker.

    My colleague is nice.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 232.

  • Passion

    noun

    /ˈpæʃn/

    Meaning:Strong interest.

    Design is my passion.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 233.

  • Motivation

    noun

    /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn/

    Meaning:Reason to act.

    I found motivation.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 234.

  • Piece of cake

    idiom

    /piːs əv keɪk/

    Meaning:Very easy.

    It is a piece of cake.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 233.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Kevin and Jennifer reflect on how they handle work and study life together.
  • Kevin
    I feel more confident with my workload now.
  • Jennifer
    That is great! Collaboration really helps.
  • Kevin
    Yes, it is not just a piece of cake.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How does Kevin feel now?
  2. What helps them?
  3. What keeps Kevin going?

Exercise

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

  1. Which word means co-worker?

  2. Which word means strong interest?

  3. That was a piece of ____.

  4. I need more ____.

  5. a / we / team / are / great

  6. manage / to / deadlines / easier

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Is your work life balanced?
  2. Do you have a new passion?
  3. Are you better at managing deadlines?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Am I successful?
  2. Is this passion?
  3. Do I have a good colleague?
  4. Is this easy?
  5. Am I motivated?
  6. Is this normal?
  7. Can I do this?
  8. What is next?
  9. Are we good?
  10. Can I ask?
Jennifer
But we have the motivation to get ahead.
  • Kevin
    I agree. My passion keeps me going.
  • Jennifer
    And our deadlines are easier to manage.
  • Kevin
    We are a great team!
  • Jennifer
    We really are!