Learning English requires more than mastering grammar and vocabulary; it is more important to be able to use it naturally in real-life situations. However, textbook sentences are often too formal and far from actual usage. To speak authentic and natural English, exposure to real-life dialogues is essential. Here, we have selected frequently used daily English expressions covering social, work, travel, and other scenarios, helping you move beyond 'textbook English' and learn what native speakers really say. Below is the content of this session: Spoken English 8000 Sentences: At the Workplace. Consistent practice will make your English more life-like!
I made it! I made it! Be punctual! Be
punctual! You are late again! You are late again! I was only late by five minutes! I was only late by five minutes! Did you punch in? Did you punch in? Did you punch out? Did you punch out? Let me check my schedule. Let me check my schedule. I've got so much to do. I've got so much to do. I'm pressed for time. I'm pressed for time. I'm an ordinary office worker. I'm an ordinary office worker. The work doesn't need much effort. The work doesn't need much effort.
Don't neglect your duties. Don't neglect your duties. I'm in charge of the west side. I'm in charge of the west side. I'm done with the work. I'm done with the work. I can still work for a long time. I can still work for a long time. Our boss has been fired. Our boss has been fired. Please staple these together. Please staple these together. Would you copy these papers? Would you copy these papers? This copy machine doesn't work. This copy machine doesn't work. I think it ran out of paper. I think it ran out of paper. What does this do? When is this do? It's do on the 30th. It's do on the 30th.
Let's take a break. Let's take a break. Get me a cup of coffee, will you? Get me a cup of coffee, will you? Would you like some coffee? Would you like some coffee? That would be great. That would be great. It's almost lunchtime. It's almost lunchtime. We took an hour lunch break. We took an hour lunch break. Let's get started. Let's get started. I can't leave this job at the moment. I can't leave this job at the moment. I'm too busy to bother with such details. I'm too busy to bother with such details. I'm so busy I'd really appreciate any help I could get. I'm so busy I'd really appreciate any help I could get.
Don't slack off. Don't slack off. Do your best. Do your best. Don't work too hard. Don't work too hard. Pull yourself together. Pull yourself together. You can count on me. You can count on me. I don't even have time to catch my breath. I don't even have time to catch my breath. What's keeping you? What's keeping you? Changing jobs is the only way out. Changing jobs is the only way out. You'd better work harder. You'd better work harder. I'm a workaholic. I'm a workaholic. I don't know how to fill out this form. I don't know how to fill out this form. How do I fill out this form? How do I fill out this form? Can you help me with this form? Can you help me with this form?
It looks like it's going to be a long meeting, doesn't it? The meeting went well. I did all I could do. Are you impressed? Please underlight important items. Please underlight important items. Check. Would you get to the point? Would you get to the point? Please do it all over again. Please do it all over again. Facts this paper to Mr. Tanaka. Facts this paper to Mr. Tanaka. Please hand the document into me. Please hand the document into me. This is a piece of work I can be proud of. This is a piece of work I can be proud of. I can't find my white out. I can't find my white out. Are you working overtime tonight? Are you working overtime tonight. Business is business. Business is business. He's a hard worker. He's a hard worker. You're over working. You're over working. Finish this report today. Finish this report today.
When is the paper due? When is the paper due? I've got so much to do. I've got so much to do. There's a lot of work piled up on my desk. There's a lot of work piled up on my desk. We'll fake it. We'll fake it. I'll do it. I've done. It's been a long day. It's been a long day. I can't make an exception for you. I can't make an exception for you. It's dark outside already. It's dark outside already. Let's finish up. Let's finish up. I've just finished work. I've just finished work. Today's payday. Today's payday. Let's have a drink. Let's have a drink. You're辛苦了. You're辛苦了. Thanks for your hard work. I hope you don't mind my leaving now. I hope you don't mind my leaving now. Sorry for interrupting. Sorry for interrupting. May I interrupt you? May I interrupt you?
Mr. Smith is online one. I have an appointment with Mr. Auqi. What floor is ABC on? What floor is ABC on? Where are the elevators? I get along well with him. I get along well with him. I don't get along well with her. I respect him. I despise him. I want to get along with everyone. Are you getting along with her? I don't know what he's really thinking. I have no reason to be envied. I have no reason to be envied. I don't like brown noses. I'm neglecting my family. You know where I am? What side are you? I'm on your side. He's very hard on me. He always treats me like an enemy. He treated me badly. I'm obligated to him. We're on a first name basis.
He's quick on the uptake. He'll never let you down. He's efficient. He's a good guy. He looks old for his age. You look younger than me. That's the way he is. Who is he like? He has a lot of common sense. He's wise for his age. He knows a lot of people. He's a go-getter. You're so sympathetic. He's faithful. He has a deep voice. He has put on weight. He's overweight. You have a lot of nerve. He's a very modest man. He has a good temper. He has a bad temper. There's something strange about her. He's not herself. He's so weird. Tammy eats like a bird. He has a nice figure. He's best days are gone. My father is getting on in years. What does he look like? They're making a big fuss. He's a chain smoker. He's selfish. He takes things too seriously. He's simple minded. He's on edge today. He's talkative. He's quite well off. He's fresh. He's a smooth talker. He's nobody's fool. He often says absurd things. He has no sense of responsibility. He's very offensive. He's a difficult man to deal with. He's a stubborn old man. He's aiming too high. That man never admits defeat. He's very vague. He's crooked. He's good for nothing. He's shy around strangers. You're too timid. He's acting big. He has a short temper. He eats like a horse. Your perfume is strong.
My heart is still young. I'm young in spirit. I'm all thumbs. I like being alone. I'm easy going. I get embarrassed easily. I'm practical about everything. I have a one track mind. I'm a good judge of character. I have a sweet tooth. I prefer wine to sweets. I have led a dog's life. I have poor eyesight. I have poor eyesight.
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