1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Hi, I'm Grace. I've just started. Introduce yourself.
- Where should I put my things? Ask about lockers or desks.
- Who should I ask if I have a question? Find out who can help.
- Could you show me how to do that? Ask for a demonstration.
- Just to check, you want me to…? Confirm instructions.
- Sorry, I missed that. Could you say it again? Ask someone to repeat.
- What time is lunch? Ask about breaks.
- Thanks for showing me around. Thank the person who helped.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Grace" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for your first day at work?
'Hi, I'm Grace. I've just started.' (introduce yourself). 'Where should I put my things?' (ask about lockers or desks). 'Who should I ask if I have a question?' (find out who can help). 'Could you show me how to do that?' (ask for a demonstration).
How can I practise your first day at work in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.