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At work

Speak in meetings, ask for help and plan tasks.

Your level: C2

The scene at the level you chose. The other levels follow below.

Negotiating priorities with your manager

Agree to new work while renegotiating priorities diplomatically.

You talk to: Head of department · 9 turns · about 8 min

Play scene (C2)

Phrases that help at C2

  • I'm keen to help.
  • Something else may have to give.
  • It's a question of sequencing rather than effort.
  • I'm not trying to wriggle out of it.

Every level of this situation

Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.

  1. Pre-A1

    Pre-A1: First day: meeting a new colleague

    Meet a colleague on your first day at work.

    You talk to: New colleague · 7 turns · about 4 min

    • It's my first day.
    • My name is Ece.
    Play scene (Pre-A1)

  2. A1

    A1: Where is the printer?

    Find out where the printer is and how to use it.

    You talk to: Colleague at the next desk · 7 turns · about 5 min

    • Where is the printer, please?
    • Do I need a card for it?
    Play scene (A1)

  3. A2

    A2: Asking a colleague for help with a file

    Ask a colleague politely for help with a task.

    You talk to: Helpful colleague · 7 turns · about 5 min

    • Could you help me with something?
    • My manager asked me to ...
    Play scene (A2)

  4. B1

    B1: Giving an update in a team meeting

    Give a short, clear update on your work in a meeting.

    You talk to: Team leader · 7 turns · about 6 min

    • I've finished the design.
    • I think it's because ...
    Play scene (B1)

  5. B2

    B2: Asking your manager for more time

    Negotiate a little more time with your manager politely.

    You talk to: Line manager · 7 turns · about 7 min

    • Thanks for making time.
    • Would it be possible to push the deadline back?
    Play scene (B2)

  6. C1

    C1: Giving tactful feedback on a presentation

    Give a colleague feedback that is honest, kind and useful.

    You talk to: Colleague · 8 turns · about 7 min

    • There are a couple of things worth tweaking.
    • It felt a touch long.
    Play scene (C1)

  7. C2

    C2: Negotiating priorities with your manager

    Agree to new work while renegotiating priorities diplomatically.

    You talk to: Head of department · 9 turns · about 8 min

    • I'm keen to help.
    • Something else may have to give.
    Play scene (C2)

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