Watch the video of Harry's first day at a new job. Listen to his conversation with his new manager, Tasneem (Taz), and his introduction to a colleague, Bianca. Pay attention to how they greet each other, the language they use to describe the office, and the informal workplace conversations. After watching, you will complete comprehension and vocabulary tasks to help you learn useful phrases for starting a new job.

Do you like the way Tasneem shows Harry around? Why? / Why not?

Do you think it’s OK to jokingly make negative comments about colleagues or comment on people’s looks? Do you ever do it? What about?

What was your first day at work / university / school like? Can you remember what you did?

Think about the first day at a new job. How do you usually feel? What are you most nervous about? What are you excited about?

Harry arrives early for his first day at work and meets his new manager, Tasneem. She welcomes him, shows him around the open-plan office, and explains where different teams and important rooms are, like the boardrooms and the photocopier room. Harry also meets Bianca, the admin assistant, who jokes with him to make him feel welcome. The conversation covers first-day nerves, office layout, colleague introductions, and the friendly, informal culture of the workplace.

Outcomes C1 - Show You The Ropes - First Day On The Job

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Let's do English ESL general vocabulary practice. Watch the video of Harry's first day at a new job. Listen to his conversation with his new manager, Tasneem (T…