04.2023 Office Talk
Open the conversation box to enhance workplace strength
EIE American / Provided
 Despite being busy with work, don't forget to maintain friendly interaction with colleagues. In addition to sharing the joys and sorrows of work, there may also be unexpected gains! This episode of 'English Classroom' will demonstrate the tips of Small Talk to you, allowing you to talk freely and no longer become the 'king of periods' in the office.
Vocabulary
1. Busy as a bee
2. Innovative
3. Creative
4. Think outside the box
5. Put (something) into practice
6. Get (something) off the ground
7. Keep (someone) in the loop
Sample Dialogue
MarkIt’s been a while since the last time we spoke. How have you been? (Haven't seen you for a while, everything okay?)
SandraGreat, thanks! I’m working on the product launch. Busy as a bee, but I can’t wait for the press conference next month. How about you, Mark (Great, thank you. I'm planning to launch a new product and I'm busy, but I can't wait for next month's product release briefing. Mark, how about you?)
MarkOur team is developing eco-friendly products. Every meeting has been very innovative and creative. The whole team is thinking outside the box. Our team is developing environmentally friendly products, and every meeting is highly innovative and creative. The entire team is breaking away from traditional thinking frameworks
SandraSounds very interesting! Is the game plan ready (Sounds interesting! Has the planning plan been formulated yet?)
MarkWe already have an idea about how to sell the product, but we have not put it into practice yet. We need to do more research before we can get our project off the ground. We have an idea for selling our products, but it has not yet been implemented. We need to do more research before the plan starts
SandraKeep me in the loop. (You have new information to share with me.)
MarkAbsolutely! It’s time for lunch. Would you like to grab a quick bite (Of course! It's lunchtime. Do you want to have a meal together?)
SandraI have a conference to catch in an hour. How about next week I have a meeting in an hour. How about next week
MarkSure (Good!)
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Vocabulary
1. Busy as a bee
2. Innovative
3. Creative
4. Think outside the box
5. Put (something) into practice
6. Get (something) off the ground
7. Keep (someone) in the loop
Sample Dialogue
MarkIt’s been a while since the last time we spoke. How have you been? (Haven't seen you for a while, everything okay?)
SandraGreat, thanks! I’m working on the product launch. Busy as a bee, but I can’t wait for the press conference next month. How about you, Mark (Great, thank you. I'm planning to launch a new product and I'm busy, but I can't wait for next month's product release briefing. Mark, how about you?)
MarkOur team is developing eco-friendly products. Every meeting has been very innovative and creative. The whole team is thinking outside the box. Our team is developing environmentally friendly products, and every meeting is highly innovative and creative. The entire team is breaking away from traditional thinking frameworks
SandraSounds very interesting! Is the game plan ready (Sounds interesting! Has the planning plan been formulated yet?)
MarkWe already have an idea about how to sell the product, but we have not put it into practice yet. We need to do more research before we can get our project off the ground. We have an idea for selling our products, but it has not yet been implemented. We need to do more research before the plan starts
SandraKeep me in the loop. (You have new information to share with me.)
MarkAbsolutely! It’s time for lunch. Would you like to grab a quick bite (Of course! It's lunchtime. Do you want to have a meal together?)
SandraI have a conference to catch in an hour. How about next week I have a meeting in an hour. How about next week
MarkSure (Good!)
 The above English teaching is provided by EIE American.
EIE Online English Course Registration: http://bit.ly/42FGAov
For English course consultation, please contact EIE Institute Belle Yin (Tel: (02) 8773-6828 Ext. 368; Email: belle@eie.com.tw