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Joy English · Level A1 · Workjoy-english.com

First day at the office

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Understand short polite phrases on a first day at work.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

record
To save sound or pictures so people can hear or watch them later.
office
A room where a person works at a desk.
social
About people meeting and spending time together.

Answer key

  1. So sorry, but I am busy.“So sorry” is a short, friendly apology. “But” introduces the reason.
  2. But remember, they are busy working.“Busy working” means busy doing work. “Remember” gives a gentle warning.
  3. And, now I have to record again!“Have to” means must. In fast speech it can sound like “hafta”.
  4. The word of the day is social.The “word of the day” is a word a show explains each day.
  5. Let’s go to my office and talk.“Let’s” means “let us”. It suggests doing something together.

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