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Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Are you going to the team-building event next week?
I’m looking forward to the company picnic.
It’s a great chance to get to know colleagues better.
I heard there will be games and prizes.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Break the ice
/breɪk ði aɪs/
Meaning:
Make people feel comfortable
- The team-building games helped break the ice.
In the same boat
/ɪn ðə seɪm boʊt/
Meaning:
Facing the same situation or challenge
- We’re all in the same boat with this new project.
Hit the ground running
/hɪt ðə graʊnd ˈrʌnɪŋ/
Meaning:
Start something with energy and focus
- After the event, the team hit the ground running.
Call it a day
/kɔːl ɪt ə deɪ/
Meaning:
Stop working for the day
- After the company party, we called it a day.
Exercise 3
Practice
Fill in the Blank with the Right Word
The team-building games helped _________.
make comfortable
ignore others
create tension
start arguments
We’re all _________ with this new project.
working alone
competing
facing the same problem
unaware
After the event, the team _________.
stopped working
took a break
started quickly
worked slowly
After the company party, we _________.
worked overtime
started new work
continued working
stopped working
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Call it a day
In the same boat
Hit the ground running
Break the ice
Two coworkers discuss an upcoming event.
Mctina
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
Are you ________ to the team-building event next week?
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Samie
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
Yes, I’m really looking forward to it.
Mctina
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
I heard the games will help break the ________.
Samie
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
That’s great! We’re all in the same ________ with the new project.
Mctina
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
After the event, we’ll hit the ground ________.
Samie
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
And if we get tired, we can call it a ________.
Mctina
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
I hope there are some fun prizes too!
Samie
Word Bank:team-building, going, prizes, ice, boat, running, day, event.
Me too! It should be a great time.
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
Talking About Company Events
1. Ask About Participation
Start the conversation by showing interest. Use questions like:
– “Are you going to the team-building event next week?”
– “Will you join the company party?”
2. Share Your Experience
Describe what happened using natural, casual language. Talk about what you enjoyed or noticed at the event.
3. Use Idioms to Express the Impact
Use expressions like:
– “The games helped break the ice.” (made people feel relaxed and comfortable)
– “After the event, the team hit the ground running.” (started working quickly and effectively)
Listening Practice
Event Chat
1. What does “break the ice” mean?
A. Make people feel comfortable
B. Start an argument
C. Avoid conversations
2. What does “hit the ground running” mean?
A. Start something with energy
B. Take a break
C. Complain about work
3. What does “call it a day” mean?
A. Stop working for the day
B. Work longer hours
C. Start a new task
Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
1. Are you going to the next company event?
2. What do you like about team-building activities?
3. Have you ever felt nervous at a company event? How did you break the ice?
4. How do team events help improve teamwork?
5. What’s your favorite company event you’ve attended?
6. How do you prepare for a big company meeting or event?
7. Do you prefer virtual or in-person company events? Why?
8. Can you share a fun memory from a past company event?
