The first day in the office

Role-play

Feifei: Right, so, welcome, err… What did you say your name was?

Neil: It’s Neil.

Feifei: Oh yes, Neil. Welcome Neil to the BBC Learning English offices and as you can see we’re on the fifth floor. And our desks are just over here, OK?

Neil: OK…

Feifei: And you can use this desk here if you like, and if you look to your left the photocopier is just over there, can you see it?

Neil: Yes, I can see it, it’s just over there.

Feifei: And the loose are over there and the canteen is on the ground floor. Is that OK?

Neil: Yes, lovely, thank you. Can I get a cup of coffee?

Feifei: Oh yes, of course, let me show you how the coffee machine works.

Neil: Thanks very much.

Feifei: And if you need anything else, just ask.

Neil: If I need anything else, I’ll just ask.

Feifei: Oh yes, and welcome to the BBC.

Neil: Thank you!

Feifei: So, that was today’s role-play – how did I do?

Neil: I think you were pretty good Feifei. You told me where everything is and you kept it light. And you said ‘welcome’ which was very friendly surprisingly.

Feifei: It was good fun actually Neil. I enjoyed it and that word ‘just’ is very useful.

Neil: Yes, it is very useful but we’ll just have to finish there.

Feifei: Yes it’s goodbye and good luck to you if you’re showing any visitors or new colleagues round your workplace. Join us again for more 6 Minute English!

Neil / FF: Bye!