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Your coworker is really stressed.

Find out why your coworker is stressed and give him/her advice.

IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL

1. Listen to a company announcement about leave and time management.
2. Talk about office culture with your coworker.
3. Discuss work-life balance with your coworker.

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Complete the sentences using the words in parentheses.

  1. I want you to learn (how / be more efficient at work) _____.
  1. I’m going to need (someone / temporarily cover my job) _____. It might be you or Jenna.
  1. He’s really good at his job. Whenever there are problems, he always knows (what / do) _____.
  1. We have (something / ask you) _____ about the sales target next quarter.

STEP B EXERCISE

Make sentences using the pictures and words.

1.

  • frustrating
  • work late at night

2.

  • believe
  • we all need a vacation sometimes

3.

  • common
  • go for a drink with coworkers after work

4.

  • think
  • you work too much

MISSION

Challenge 1

Your boss called for a meeting.


Listen to his announcement. Then, answer the questions below.

Remember?

  • something/anything/nothing + (to-infinitive)
  • someone/anyone/no one + (to-infinitive)
  • what/when/where/who/how + (to-infinitive)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

  1. Why does your boss need to take a break from work?
    • He’s been sick a lot lately.
    • He needs to be with his family.
  2. How long is he going to be on leave?
    • one week
    • one month
  3. Who’s going to temporarily cover his tasks?
    • Everyone will have to help cover his tasks.
    • He hasn’t decided yet.

Challenge 2

One of your coworkers was at lunch when your boss made his announcement. He/She wants to know what your boss said.


Tell your coworker about your boss’ announcement. Then, talk with him/her about how it relates to your office culture.

Remember?

  • it’s + (adjective) + (to-infinitive)

Challenge 3

You’re having lunch with the same coworker. He/She is really stressed.
Give your coworker advice on how to have a better work-life balance.

Remember?

  • that clauses

FEEDBACK

Find out why your coworker is stressed and give him/her advice.

MISSION ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK