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First Day at Work
Day 1· London ·
office
Practical English · Episode 2 · Level A1

Welcome to the Office

Meeting people on your first day

Today I can meet, welcome & talk to a new colleague
Today's goal · Objetivo de hoje

Meet a new colleague, introduce someone, ask simple questions, offer a drink, understand the next meeting time and end the conversation politely.

Conhecer um colega novo, apresentar uma pessoa, fazer perguntas simples, oferecer uma bebida, entender o horário da próxima reunião e encerrar a conversa com naturalidade.

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Our English Space

Mistakes are OK. It is OK to be slow. Try English first — and use a rescue phrase when you need it.

Can you repeat that, please?How do you say ___ in English?Sorry, I don't understand.Can you speak more slowly?
How this course works · como nossas aulas se conectam

Every lesson is one part of the same communication journey.

As aulas não são blocos isolados. O vocabulário e os chunks reaparecem em novas situações para você conseguir reconhecer, recuperar e usar o inglês com cada vez menos apoio.

Think of the videos like episodes in a series: os personagens continuam a história, novas situações aparecem e a linguagem das aulas anteriores volta em novos contextos. Quanto mais você acompanha e revisa essa sequência, mais fácil fica entender o próximo episódio.

1 · WatchEntenda a situação e a intenção geral primeiro.
2 · NoticePerceba os chunks que pessoas realmente usam.
3 · UseFale, teste, erre, ajuste e tente novamente.
4 · RevisitReassista e releia para aprofundar listening e speaking.
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Important study habit: sempre que possível, leia em voz alta as perguntas, modelos, respostas e diálogos das aulas. Não leia o material apenas com os olhos. Ler em voz alta ajuda a transformar inglês passivo em linguagem que sua boca consegue produzir.
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Review the videos after class: reassista aos episódios que você já conhece. Na revisão, tente ouvir mais detalhes, repetir frases e perceber chunks que passaram despercebidos na primeira vez.
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5-minute bridge · full sentences

Coffee Shop Closed ☕

Feche a Aula 4 com um pedido completo — depois seguimos para o escritório.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 One complete real-life order: Faça um pedido completo, não apenas palavras isoladas.

Em uma cafeteria real, reconhecer “latte” não basta: você precisa transformar vocabulário em um pedido educado e compreensível.

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Read your full order aloud once with support and once again without reading.
One last order

No one-word answers today.

Choose an order, build the sentence, say it once with support — then say it again without reading.

🎯 Goal: one complete order + here/take away + price repair phrase.
Drink
Size
Food
Where?
Can I have a large latte and a brownie, please? To have here.
Then add: Sorry, how much?
Full sentence routine: if your answer is only “latte”, “large” or “brownie”, start again with Can I have…?
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Video 3.30 · gist first

First Day in the Office

Jenny has her coffee. Now she arrives at the office.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Understand the situation first: Entenda onde estão, quem é novo e o que está acontecendo antes de pensar em detalhes.

Na vida real, você raramente entende 100% de tudo. Gist ajuda você a continuar acompanhando uma conversa.

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Rewatch this episode after class and notice details that were difficult today.
Before you watch: Where are they? Who is new? Does Jenny meet new people? Don't try to understand every word.
▶ Video 3.30 · First Day in the Office

Watch: First Day in the Office

First watch: understand the situation. Second watch: your team will collect six pieces of information.

Watch on YouTube
1 · Where are they?
2 · Who is new in the office?
3 · Does Jenny meet new people?
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Second watch · team listening

Your Listening Mission

Com 3 alunos, cada pessoa fica responsável por duas informações — e depois compartilha as respostas em inglês.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Listen → understand → report in English: Encontre sua informação e depois conte aos colegas o que você entendeu em inglês, com frases completas.

Listening real normalmente exige uma resposta, comentário, confirmação ou explicação depois.

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Say your answer before you reveal it. The card checks your listening; it does not replace your speaking.
Important · English speaking rule

Don't answer with one word. Tell your team the information in a complete sentence.

Você não está apenas “achando a resposta”. Depois do vídeo, sua missão é contar para os colegas o que você entendeu em inglês.

🎯 Listen → understand → report in English.
❌ “Poland.”   →   ✅ “Jenny has family in Poland.”
❌ “Manhattan.”   →   ✅ “Jenny lives in Manhattan.”
❌ “Twelve.”   →   ✅ “The next meeting is at twelve o'clock.”
Your team needs your answer. Speak slowly if you need to, but try the whole sentence first. If you forget a word, use: “How do you say ___ in English?” or “Can you help me?”
Student A

People & family

1. What's Karen's job?

2. Where in Europe does Jenny have family?

Report with full sentences
Karen is a/an __________.Jenny has family in __________.
Student B

New York

3. Where does Jenny live in New York?

4. Does Karen have family in New York?

Report with full sentences
Jenny lives in __________.Yes, she does. Her __________ lives in __________.
Student C

Drink & time

5. What does Daniel offer Jenny to drink?

6. What time is the next meeting?

Report with full sentences
Daniel offers Jenny __________.The next meeting is at __________.
After watching: each student reports their two answers in English and in complete sentences. Your team needs all six pieces of information.

Teacher may ask: “What did you understand?” · “Tell us in a full sentence.” · “Can you add one more detail?”

Before you tap the answers… 🗣️

Say your answer first. The cards are for checking — not for giving you the answer.

⚠️ Avoid one-word answers. Your goal is to communicate what you understood from the video.

1 · Karen's job
__________
Tap to check ↻
administratorShe's an administrator.
2 · Jenny's family in Europe
__________
Tap to check ↻
PolandShe has family in Poland.
3 · Jenny lives in…
__________
Tap to check ↻
ManhattanShe lives in Manhattan.
4 · Karen's family in New York?
Yes / No?
Tap to check ↻
Yes.Her sister lives in Brooklyn.
5 · Daniel offers…
__________
Tap to check ↻
tea, coffee or water
6 · Next meeting
___ : ___
Tap to check ↻
12:00At twelve o'clock.
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Social English · notice → match → use

Who Says It?

As quatro frases centrais do episódio.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Recognize, say and use the chunk: Identifique quem diz cada frase, repita em voz alta e use em um mini-contexto.

Here we are, Would you like…? e Talk to you later ajudam a conversa a soar natural e educada.

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After matching, read all four phrases aloud and create one tiny example with a classmate.

Use the chunks in mini-conversations

Choose the phrase that completes each conversation. This recycles the Student Book / Workbook Social English section.

A: Please sit down. ________
B: No thanks, I'm fine.
A: ________ Bye!
B: Bye!
A: Nice to meet you. ________
B: No, it isn't. I know London very well.
A: OK. ________ This is your hotel.
B: Oh, it's very nice.
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Lexical Approach · chunks first

Chunk Lab

Aprenda blocos que você consegue reutilizar em várias situações.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Think in useful chunks: Foque em blocos completos de linguagem, não em palavras soltas.

Pensar palavra por palavra torna a fala lenta. Chunks prontos ajudam você a responder mais rapidamente.

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Read every bold chunk aloud and change one detail: person, city, drink or time.
Arrive & introduce
  • Here we are.
  • This is the office.
  • This is Karen.
  • Hi. Nice to meet you.
  • Nice to meet you, too.
Get to know someone
  • Is this your first time in the UK?
  • Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.
  • Where do you live?
  • I live in Manhattan.
  • Do you have family here?
  • Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Offer & respond
  • Would you like something to drink?
  • Water, please.
  • Yes, please.
  • No, thanks. I'm fine.
  • Tea, coffee or water?
Time & finish
  • What time is the next meeting?
  • It's at twelve o'clock.
  • Great. Thank you.
  • Talk to you later.
  • See you later.
React naturally
  • Really?
  • Oh, nice!
  • Me too!
  • That's good.
  • Great.
Rescue language 🆘
  • Sorry, can you repeat that?
  • Can you speak more slowly, please?
  • Sorry, I don't understand.
  • What's your name again?
  • How do you say ___ in English?
This is + person
Use it to introduce someone else.
This is Danielle.
in + place
I live in New York.
I have family in Poland.
at + time
The meeting is at twelve.
Would you like…? × Can I have…?
Would you like…? = I offer.   Can I have…? = I ask for something. Different situation, same real-world communication.
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Game · rebuild the chunks

Build the Phrases

Clique nas palavras na ordem certa. Pense no bloco inteiro.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Rebuild the whole phrase: Monte o chunk completo de memória e depois diga a frase em voz alta.

Isso treina a ordem natural das palavras para que você não precise construir tudo do zero em uma conversa real.

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Every time you solve a phrase, read the complete answer aloud before moving on.
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Full support before Task 1

Your Conversation Map

Um modelo completo de três pessoas. Leia uma vez; depois use como mapa.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Use the model as a map: Ouça o modelo e perceba como os chunks se conectam para formar uma interação completa.

O objetivo não é decorar palavra por palavra, mas aprender como começar, continuar e terminar uma conversa real.

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Use Play / Pause to shadow: listen to one line, pause, repeat it aloud, then continue.
ARRIVEINTRODUCEASKOFFERTIMEGOODBYE
Host
Here we are. This is the office. This is Karen.
Office colleague
Hi, Jenny. Nice to meet you.
New colleague
Nice to meet you, too.
Office colleague
Is this your first time in the UK?
New colleague
Yes, it is.
Office colleague
Where do you live?
New colleague
I live in Manhattan.
Office colleague
Do you have family here?
New colleague
Yes, I do. I have family in Poland.
Host
Would you like something to drink?
New colleague
Water, please.
Host
The next meeting is at twelve o'clock.
New colleague
Great. Thank you.
Host
Talk to you later.
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Task 1 · main task by minute 22–23

Welcome to the Office

Escolha o formato de hoje de acordo com quantos alunos entraram.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Communication before perfection: Complete o objetivo real em inglês: apresentar, perguntar, reagir, oferecer e informar o horário.

Esse tipo de conversa pode acontecer em trabalho, curso, viagem ou evento. Você precisa conseguir funcionar mesmo sem inglês perfeito.

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Use complete sentences whenever possible. If you get stuck, use a rescue phrase before changing to Portuguese.

How many students are here today?

3 students: stay in the main Zoom room. Use 3 roles: Host + Office Colleague + New Colleague. Rotate after each round. No breakout room needed.
Task 1 · your first attempt

It is your first day at the London office.

Welcome the new colleague, learn about them, offer a drink and make sure they know the next meeting time.

🎯 Result: name · city · first time? · family · drink · next meeting time.
Role A · Host

Welcome the new colleague

Your lines
Here we are.This is the office.This is [name].Would you like something to drink?The next meeting is at twelve o'clock.Talk to you later.
Role B · Office Colleague

Get to know the new person

Ask all 3
Nice to meet you.Is this your first time in the UK?Where do you live?Do you have family here?
React
Really? · Oh, nice! · Me too!
Role C · New Colleague

Profile 1 · Alex Morgan

LivesNew York
First time in UKYes
FamilyPoland
Drinkwater
Complete answers
Nice to meet you, too.Yes, it is.I live in New York.Yes, I do. I have family in Poland.Water, please.Great. Thank you.
Round 1
Host → Office Colleague → New Colleague
Round 2
Rotate one role to the right.
Round 3
Rotate again. Everyone speaks in every role.
08:00
Task 1 timer · keep moving, don't stop for perfect grammar.
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Feedback · maximum four upgrades

Say It Better

Toque para transformar fragmentos em inglês mais completo.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Improve what you just tried: Compare sua primeira tentativa com uma versão melhor e escolha pelo menos dois upgrades para reutilizar.

Fluência melhora quando você percebe um padrão, corrige e usa novamente logo depois.

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Read each improved sentence aloud twice, then personalize one detail.
“Is your first time in UK?”
Tap to upgrade ↻
Is this your first time in the UK?
“I live on New York.”
Tap to upgrade ↻
I live in New York.
“I want water.”
Tap to upgrade ↻
Water, please. / I'd like water, please.
“What time the meeting?”
Tap to upgrade ↻
What time is the meeting?
Round 2 rule: use at least two upgraded chunks from this section.
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Task 2 · improved repetition

A New First Day

Mesma situação, novo perfil, novo horário e um pequeno imprevisto.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Same skill, new details: Repita a mesma situação com menos apoio, novas informações e um pequeno imprevisto.

Conversas reais nunca seguem exatamente o script. Você precisa adaptar chunks conhecidos quando algo muda.

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Speak from the flow, not from a memorized script. Use help only when you really need it.
Task 2 · same task, less support

Meet a different colleague.

Change roles. Use the same conversation flow, but do not copy the full model.

🎯 Goal: complete the conversation + solve one surprise + use 2 Say It Better chunks.
New colleague profile

Sam Lee

Lives: Chicago

First time in the UK: No

Family: London

Drink: tea

Next meeting: 2:30

Surprise card

You don't want a drink.

Use: “No, thanks. I'm fine.”

ARRIVEINTRODUCEASK 2+OFFERTIMEGOODBYE
Need help? Don't translate the whole idea. Use one rescue chunk: Can you repeat that? · What's your name again? · Sorry, I don't understand.
10:00
Task 2 timer · rotate roles and repeat.
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Final speaking · reduce the support

No-script Challenge

Agora o mapa fica; o roteiro completo sai.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Transfer the language to real life: Mantenha a conversa andando usando apenas prompts-chave.

Na vida real você não terá um diálogo completo escrito. Este desafio testa se os chunks começam a ficar disponíveis espontaneamente.

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After class, read the final report aloud again and record yourself once if possible.

90 seconds. Complete the interaction.

Use only the flow. Everyone must speak. If you get stuck, use English to ask for help.

This is…First time…?Where…?Would you like…?What time…?Talk to you later.

Help: Nice to meet you. · I live in… · Yes, I do. · No, thanks. I'm fine. · Can you repeat that, please?

01:30
No-script timer

Quick final report

New colleague: use your profile and speak in complete sentences.

Hi, I'm __________.
I live in __________.
It is / isn't my first time in the UK.
I'd like __________, please.
My next meeting is at __________.
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Wrap-up

Today I Can…

Marque o que você consegue fazer depois das duas tentativas.
Why this matters · what we expect

🎯 Check what you can really do: Marque ações que você consegue realizar, não apenas frases que reconhece.

O objetivo do curso é transformar conteúdo em ações reais: pedir, perguntar, responder, entender e conversar.

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Rewatch the episode and read the main chunks aloud before the next class.
I can welcome someone at an office.Consigo receber alguém no escritório.
I can introduce another person: “This is…”Consigo apresentar outra pessoa.
I can ask simple first-day questions.Consigo fazer perguntas simples.
I can offer a drink and answer politely.Consigo oferecer e responder educadamente.
I can understand and say a meeting time.Consigo entender e dizer o horário de uma reunião.
I can end a short conversation politely.Consigo encerrar uma conversa curta.
I can ask for repetition when I need help.Consigo pedir ajuda sem trocar direto para o português.
Great job — you can handle a simple first day at the office in English. 💼
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Tell the timeEpisode 2 recycled
Order food & drinkLesson 4
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Meet & introduce peopleLesson 5
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Homework is in your Notion

You'll recycle the four Social English chunks and record one short first-day office dialogue. Keep the same chunks — change the people and details.

Before the next class: revisit this lesson, read the main English chunks and model dialogue out loud, and rewatch the episode if possible. The videos are a continuing story, so reviewing earlier episodes helps you understand the next ones more deeply.