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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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Identify the main point in a message.
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Organize ideas in a logical order (main idea → supporting points → example).
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Communicate clearly using structured examples.
Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Transitioned
Meaning:
Moved into a new role or company
- I transitioned to a new position in the marketing department last month.
Onboarding
Meaning:
The process of introducing a new employee to the company
- The HR team is responsible for onboarding new employees.
Contribute
Meaning:
To actively help or add value to a project or team
- I want to contribute more to our weekly team discussions.
Report to
Meaning:
To be accountable to a supervisor or manager
- I report to the regional manager in our department.
Exercise 3
Practice
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Report to
Onboarding
Contribute
Transitioned
Situation: Emily is a new employee meeting John from the IT Department for the first time.
Emily
Hi, I’m Emily. I’ve just _______ into the company this week.
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John
Hi Emily! I’m John from IT. Welcome aboard!
Emily
Thanks! It’s great to meet you.
John
How’s the _______ process going?
Emily
Pretty smooth so far. The HR team has been excellent.
John
That’s good to hear. Which department are you in?
Emily
I joined the operations team and I _______ Ms. Chen.
John
She’s fantastic. Let me know if I can help you _______ quickly.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
How to make a good self introduction at work:
-Speak clearly and confidently with formal language.
-State your full name, role, and department.
-Mention who you report to if applicable.
-Show enthusiasm about joining the team.
-Offer your support or willingness to collaborate.
-Avoid slang or overly casual expressions.
Listening Practice
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Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
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<p class="font_7">Practice Scenario: Your First Day on the Job</p>
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<p class="font_7">Situation: </p>
<p class="font_8">You are a new employee at a large international company. It’s your first day, and you’re meeting your colleagues for the first time in the break room. You’ll introduce yourself to at least two people and explain your role, department, and responsibilities.</p>
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<p class="font_8">Employee 1: John </p>
<p class="font_8">Department: IT Department</p>
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<p class="font_8">Employee 2: John </p>
<p class="font_8">Department: Marketing Departments</p>
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<p class="font_7">Talking about the Workplace</p>
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<p class="font_8">1. How do you usually introduce yourself at work?</p>
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<p class="font_8">2. What phrases do you use to sound professional?</p>
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<p class="font_8">3. Why is a good first impression important?</p>
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<p class="font_8">4. Have you ever felt nervous when introducing yourself at work? Why?</p>
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<p class="font_8">5. What is the best way to welcome a new employee?</p>
