Conversational English

© 2018 Acadsoc Limited
BUSINESS
Acadsoc
Conversational English
for Preliminary
Chapter 1 Business Office
Lesson 1 Report at a new job
第1课: 职场新人报到
CONTENTS
Warm-up (3min) Try out (6min)
Conversation (4min) Review (2min)
Language focus (9min) Further study (after-class)
In this lesson, you will learn:

➢ words, phrases and expressions for reporting at a new job
➢ communication skills on how to report at a new job
[ Note: In this course, students SHOULD learn words and expressions

marked in ; and have a basic understanding of words marked in ]
© 2018 Acadsoc Limited TI: Briefly introduce the outline of this lesson.
An Introduction Map of Chapter 1: Business Office
Congratulations to Jack on entering the workforce (踏入职场) and starting working as an

assistant line manager (主管助理).
This chapter is about Jack’s career story. You will see Jack’s growth from a newcomer(菜鸟)
into a senior (老司机).
THE END 3
Quit his job
START
Report at a new job Handle different Become senior

Get to know his assistant
colleagues tasks
Let’s start our journey to Jack’s career story!
TI: Briefly introduce what this chapter is about to S. Keep this part in 1 minute. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
Turn to next page to do the warm-up.
I. WARM-UP 3min
Today is Jack’s first day at his new job. The

receptionist, Lynn will bring him on board (办理
入职手续).
Take a guess:
How will Jack feel about his first day at work?
Excited? Nervous? Calm? Or else? 4
_________________________
What questions might Jack be asked by the
receptionist?
_________________________
Find more in the conversation between Jack and the receptionist.
TI: Ask S questions and keep this part in at most 4 minutes.

II. CONVERSATION 4min
Suppose you’re Jack. Read the dialog and pay attention to the underlined words.
Then answer the questions below.
The receptionist Lynn (L) is helping Jack (J) with reporting.
L: Good morning, may I help you?
J: Good morning. I’m Jack, the assistant line manager. I was told to report here when
I got in.
L: Hi, Jack. Glad to meet you. All right. First, please fill out the form. Don’t forget to
read the information on the last page.
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J: OK, no problem.
L: This is the staff manual. Please read it carefully.
J: Thank you for reminding.
L: You are welcome. Your access card and staff manual are in this envelope. Take care.
J: Thanks a lot.
Q1: What did Lynn ask Jack to do when Jack came to report?
Q2: What did Lynn give Jack?
Learn the words and expressions with details on the next page.
TI: Read the conversation with S. Then ask the questions on the right. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
III. LANGUAGE FOCUS 5min
Key phrases: Look at the pictures and fill in the blanks with phrases.
get in
to arrive at your home or the place where you work
fill out the form

to complete a form, by writing information on it This is _________. You What time did you
need to swipe it to get in _______last night?
staff manual 6
the office room.
employee handbook, a document for workers that
gives information on how a company works, its
rules, how employees are paid, etc.
* manual [ˈmæn.ju.əl] n. 手册; 指南
access card
key card, a small, plastic electronic card that is used This is _________. Please read the information on
instead of a key to open a door Please read it carefully. the back page before ________.
TI: Explain the four words. Ask S to do gap filling and then read the sentences. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
III. LANGUAGE FOCUS 4min
Key expressions: ✓ You can also say ‘What can I do for
you?’ or ‘How can I help you?’
A: Good morning. May I help you?

B: Good morning. I’m Jack. I was told to report here.
✓ I was told to report here. 我是来报到的。
= I’m here to report.
= Is this the place new recruits report for
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work? 这里是新员工报到的地方吗？
A: Alright. This is your first day at your work. * recruit [rɪˈkruːt] n. 新成员
Take care.
✓ It means ‘Be careful!’
✓ You can also say ‘Take care’ when saying
goodbye to someone.
Have you got all the words and expressions? Now, challenge yourself on the next page!
TI: Explain the three key phrases and explain how each expression is used in real situation.
Make sure S understand all of them.
IV. TRY OUT 3min
Read the sentences 1-5 and then rephrase the underlined words with
expressions you have learnt in this lesson. Follow the example.
e.g. What time did you arrive last night?
What time did you get in last night?
1. What time is the plane expected to arrive? 8
2. Hi, there. May I help you?

3. I am here to report.
4. Be careful.
5. This is the employee handbook(手册;指南). You should read it carefully.
TI: Ask S to rephrase the sentences and then repeat them twice. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
IV. TRY OUT 3min
Jack’s friend—Fiona is also going to report at a new job, the accountant. Can you
help her and the receptionist to complete the conversation?
Then suppose you’re Fiona and read the dialog with your tutor. Cue words (提示词)
have been given you for your reference.
Good morning, what can I do for you?
Hi. I’m Fiona. I ____________________.

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Oh, hi Fiona. Please _______ the form. And

this is the ________. Please read it carefully.
Cue words
OK. Thank you. report
handbook
care
I’m glad to have you on board(入职). _______.
TI: Ask S to complete this dialogue. Then read the conversation with S. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
In this lesson, you have learnt:

Words & phrases
✓ get in
✓ fill out the form
✓ staff manual
V. REVIEW ✓ access card
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复习回顾 Expressions
2min ✓ I was told to report here.
✓ May I help you?
✓ Take care!
Skills you have got:
Clearly know how to report at a new
job with appropriate expressions
TI: Do a brief review of this lesson. Keep this part in 2 minutes.

Further reading is on the next page.
FURTHER STUDY after-class
What to wear on your first day of a new job? 第一天上班报到穿什么？
A good suggestion (not for all line of work):

For MEN
✓ a tailored suit (特定正装) in a dark hue(深色调) like navy or
gray, with a pop of color in your shirt or tie.
✓ If suit is not required, choose a tailored dress shirt(白衬衫)
and pants(正装长裤). A classic leather dress shoe(正装皮鞋)
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in black or chocolate brown.
For WOMEN
✓ No miniskirts(超短裙) or skin tight dresses(紧身衣服). A
chic(别致的) scarf and bracelets can be added.
✓ A classic pair of pumps (高跟鞋) or simple ballet flat(平底
鞋) in black or dark hue.
TI: Ask S to look through this part after class. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
See you
next lesson!
Next lesson: enter a new workplace

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Warm-up (3min) Try out (6min)

Conversation (4min) Review (2min)

Language focus (9min) Further study (after-class)

In this lesson, you will learn:

[ Note: In this course, students SHOULD learn words and expressions

Congratulations to Jack on entering the workforce (踏入职场) and starting working as an

Report at a new job Handle different Become senior

Let’s start our journey to Jack’s career story!

Today is Jack’s first day at his new job. The

Find more in the conversation between Jack and the receptionist.

TI: Ask S questions and keep this part in at most 4 minutes.

fill out the form

A: Good morning. May I help you?

e.g. What time did you arrive last night?

What time did you get in last night?

1. What time is the plane expected to arrive? 8

2. Hi, there. May I help you?

Good morning, what can I do for you?

Hi. I’m Fiona. I ____________________.

Oh, hi Fiona. Please _______ the form. And

In this lesson, you have learnt:

TI: Do a brief review of this lesson. Keep this part in 2 minutes.

A good suggestion (not for all line of work):

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