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Introducing yourself
This episode explores expressions you can use to introduce yourself and make small-talk in the office
Phrases from the programme
Hello, I don't think we've met
You must be Tom
I've just joined the team
Nice to meet you
?Have you worked here long
Listening Challenge
?What is Tom's job title at Tip Top Trading
The answer is at the end of the pdf script
Narrator: Last week, Anna got the job of sales executive at Tip Top Trading, thanks
to her quick-thinking in an office crisis Today it's her first day in the office
?How are you feeling now, Anna
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Anna: Excited, but a bit worried I really want to make a good first impression
Narrator: Well, you're going to need some phrases to introduce yourself politely,
such as:
Hello, I don't think we've met
You must be – and say the person's name
I've just joined the team
Nice to meet you
?Have you worked here long
Why don't you start by saying hello to Tom Darcy, the Senior Account
?Manager
Tom: (On the phone) Yah, yah, no, yah, yah, OK, yah I'll seal the deal, yah, no
worries OK, see ya mate, bye! (Hangs up)
Anna: Hello, I don't think we've met
Tom: No
Anna: You must be Tom I'm Anna I've just joined the team
Tom: Uh huh
?Anna: Nice to meet you Have you worked here long
Tom: Sorry, I'm quite busy right now – I've got a big deal just coming through
?But let's get together sometime Um can you do lunch tomorrow
Anna: You want me to do lunch? Well, I'm not very -
(Telephone rings)
?Tom: Sorry, important client Lunch tomorrow at 1230 then
(On the phone) Tom speaking Yah! Frankie! So what's the latest, are we
?on
Anna: Well, OK then
Narrator: Great Anna! You used some nice phrases to introduce yourself It's a
shame Tom thinks he's too important to do the same
Anna: I'm sure he's just busy But I'm a bit worried about tomorrow!
(The next day…)
Anna: (Struggling into the office carrying cooking implements) Good morning
Paul!
?Paul: Good morning Anna, are you OK
?Anna: Fine, the kitchen's through there, isn't it
Paul: Er, yes
(Kitchen noises as Anna starts preparing lunch)
Denise: Anna!
Anna: Oh hi, Denise!
?Denise: What are you doing
Anna: Cooking lunch for Tom
?Denise: You what
Anna: Tom asked me to have lunch ready for 1230
?Denise: Did he indeed
Tom: Er, Anna
Anna: Hi Tom!
?Tom: What are you doing
Anna: Spring rolls, followed by crispy duck in black bean sauce
?Tom: No, I mean, why are you cooking
Anna: Well, if I don't start now, it won't be ready for you by 1230
Tom: Oh, you misunderstood me, Anna When I said "Can you do lunch?" it
didn't mean "Can you make lunch?" It meant "Are you available to come to
lunch with me?" In a cafe or something
Anna: Oh
?Paul: Mmm something smells good, but what's going on here
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Denise: Anna thinks it's her job to cook for people
Anna: No, no, I misunderstood!
Tom: Anna just got a bit confused
Paul: Well, never mind, it looks tasty
Anna: There's enough for everyone if you want some
Paul: I think that's a splendid idea, we can have an office picnic
Anna: Yes!
Paul: Mmm, that sauce looks delicious
Anna: Yes, it's my favourite
Narrator: Well, once again everything has worked out well for Anna! Before we go, a
reminder of the phrases she used:
Hello, I don't think we've met
You must be Tom
I've just joined the team
Nice to meet you
?Have you worked here long
Narrator: Just remember - if somebody says "Would you like to do lunch?" they're
not usually expecting you to cook for them! Goodbye
Listening comprehension question
?What is Tom’s job title at Tip Top Trading
Senior Account Manager
