Work and Office
IntermediateLessons
A Morning Team Meeting
Running a short morning meeting: two updates, one blocker, and the next steps.
Asking for a Day Off
Asking a manager for a Friday off, arranging coverage, and filing the form.
A Job Interview
Answering questions about strengths and past work, and hearing what comes next.
Giving a Short Presentation
Walking a room through one chart, taking a question, and finishing on time.
Calling IT Support
Reporting a laptop that will not connect, and clearing out an old password.
Scheduling a Video Call
Finding a slot across two time zones, then sending the link and the agenda.
Writing a Report Together
Splitting a report into sections, agreeing on sources, and reading each other's draft.
Negotiating Priorities
Choosing between two deadlines, deciding what can slip, and warning the manager early.
A Performance Review
Hearing what went well, one thing to fix, and setting a goal for the quarter.
Handing Off a Project
Leaving a project in good hands: what is done, what is pending, and who to call.