Introducing Yourself at Work
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Goal Introduce yourself to new colleagues and explain your role.
KEY PHRASES
- Hi, I'm Daniel. I've just started in the warehouse.
- I'm the new receptionist / driver / apprentice.
- I'll be working with the night shift.
- How long have you been here?
- Who should I ask if I have a question?
DIALOGUE
Supervisor
Everyone, this is Maria. She starts in admin today.
Maria
Hi everyone. I'm Maria. I'll be looking after bookings and invoices.
Ken
Welcome, Maria. I'm Ken -- I run the workshop. Shout if you need anything.
Maria
Thanks, Ken. Who do I talk to about my roster?
Ken
That's Sue in the office. She does all the rosters.
GRAMMAR TIP talking about your job
- Present simple for routines: "I work Monday to Friday." "I drive the airport run."
- "I'll be + -ing" for plans in your new job: "I'll be working on reception."
- Present perfect for time up to now: "I've worked in hospitality for five years."
AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACE WORDS
- roster = the timetable of who works when
- shift = your block of working time (day shift, night shift)
- smoko = a short break (informal)
- induction = your first training session at a new job
PRACTICE
Write three sentences to introduce yourself at a new job: your name,
your role, and something about your experience.
Choose the correct form:
- I (have worked / am working) here since March.
- Next week I'll be (train / training) the new staff.
- I usually (start / starting) at 6 am.
Show answers
- have worked ("since" + a starting point needs the present perfect)
- training 3. start
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