Module 3: Working with Foreign Colleagues
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Language Focus
Language Focus 4: Useful vocabulary and phrases
The dialog contains many phrases that can be useful when showing someone around and giving directions.
Small talk |
Directions |
Is this your first visit to ________? How was your flight? How about the hotel? Let’s try to arrange ______ for ______. |
Let’s go down to ________. That’s on the next floor. …on this floor just along the corridor upstairs for ________ It’s just across the way. Turn right out of the door. That’s on the next floor. down to ________ |
turbulence n. = strong wind/pressure conditions causing things to move unpredictably
set off v. = start on a journey
domestic/international finances = finances in the home country/with other countries
conference facilities n. = a big room with large table, chairs, and conferencing equipment
beaver away v. = work very industriously/busily
nigh on adj. & adv. = nearly
handle v. = take care of/look after
plant n. = large manufacturing area of buildings
best be getting along = need to leave
see you off = send someone on their way/show them out
Discussion
Do you ever have to show people around your office or place of work?
What problems do/have you have/had?
Is there anything in the dialog that you have, or would have done differently?
If you were the visitor, would you have been happy?
Do you have any suggestions or questions about other possible language to use?