Common expressions used for work.
About my working hours
Talking and asking about work leave
How to start a conversation
Give compliments
Today is pay day
About my working hours:
When can I use these expressions?
(Leaving the house) I'm going to work.
(Leaving the office) I'm getting off work. What should we have (for dinner) tonight?
(Being late) We're suppose to clock in at 8am. It's already 8:10. I'm late for work.
(Talking about when I can get off work) Clocking-out time is 6pm. I'll leave the office by 6:10.
(Talking to a friend or family member, not for work) Can't talk right now. I'm on the clock.
(Talking about working hours) Sorry, I can't make it to the party tonight. I work the night shifts.
Asking and talking about work leave:
When can I use these expressions?
(Talking to a colleague/friend) I need some time off. I want to spend more time with my family.
(Calling your boss) I would like to take a day off. My dog is sick. I need to take him to the vet.
(Receiving a phone call from client/colleague) I am off sick today.
(Telling your boss/colleague about Mark) Mark just called in sick. David will be his substitute(= person who will help with Mark's work).
(Asking your boss about leave) I'd like to ask for 2-day leave.
(Telling people about your annual leave) I am on annual leave until June 10.
How to start a conversation at the office?
It is very important to learn how to make small talk if you work in a company with foreigners from America, Canada or European countries. (I have a lesson made to help my students how to make small talk at work, message me or ask me in class about it!)
When can I use these expressions?
(Talking to a colleague you know) How's work?
(Talking to a colleague you know) How's your week?
(Talking to a colleague you know) How was your weekend?
(Talking to a colleague you don't really know) I'm in the IT department. What department are you in?
(Talking to a colleague) Did you see that movie the Avengers? / Did you see the basketball game last night?
(Talking to a colleague) Did you get caught in the rain today? It was raining cats and dogs.
A great way to interact with your colleagues is to give compliments and encouragements:
When can I use these expressions?
(Talking to your colleague about their project) Well done on the project!
(Talking to your colleague about their presentation) Nice job on that presentation!
(Used for general encouragement) Keep up the good work!
(Talking to your colleague about their proposal=a written up plan) Your proposal is well-prepared.
(Giving a compliment to your colleague) You're great to work with.
(Celebrating the success of others) Way to go!
This is a day we all forward to! Pay day: the day we get our salary or paycheck.
When can I use these expressions?
(Human Resources (HR) talking about your pay day) Your salary will be wired on the 5th (of each month).
(Talking to your friend) I got a raise (=my salary per month has increased).
(Talking to your friend) I'm expecting my year-end bonus (=extra money added to your salary; usually once a year).
(Talking to your colleague who is not sure about the overtime policy) We get paid for overtime.
The minimum wage is NTD150 per hour.
There's a 10% commission (=the amount of money paid to you if you make the case) on each case.
↘ Comment below which phrases you use the most often in the office. ↙
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