- I work for a medical charity.
- In my job, I often deal with fundraising projects and advertising campaigns.
- I am currently running a campaign to raise over a million euros.
- I am living and working in London for three months.
- Why are you taking this course today?
- My organization usually advertises in traditional media.
- These days more and more people are reading text and watching video online.
- I don't know enough about online marketing.
- I'm looking for a job at the moment
- I don't use English for my job
- I'm not using the photocopier at the moment
- I'm selling my house
- I (usually) sell IT products to companies in Asia (not right now)
- I'm selling IT products to companies in Asia at these days
- I agree with you on this issue.
- Their baby were born last December.
- Paul is directly responsible for the efficient management of this office.
- I am ill and can’t go to the office, so I’m working from home this week.
- Unfortunately, I missed my train. That’s why I was late for the meeting.
- There may be a slight delay in the service – we ______ apologize for any inconvenience caused.
- I am afraid I can’t completely agree with you.
- I am sorry you had such a difficult journey.
- When we heard the news, we were very surprised.
- Don’t be afraid to say what you think.
- Most experts agree that this is the best solution.
- I’m sorry I’m late for the meeting. I was stuck in traffic.
- I apologize if I hurt your feelings.
- Her department is responsible for quality assurance.
- He was ill for a while, but he’s feeling much better now.
- I’m just sorry about all the trouble I caused her.
- She was born in a small town in the north of the country.
- I’m not surprised that he didn’t keep his promise – you can’t trust him!
- I was very surprised when _________.
- In my job, I’m responsible for _________.
- When I’m ill, I _________.
- Once, I was very late for _________, and as a result _________.
- I was born in _________.
- Most experts agree that _________.
- Why were you late for the daily yesterday? I think the team lead wasn’t very happy about that.
- Did you apologize to the customer for missing the deadline? What did he say?
- The team lead and the project manager don't always agree on the best way forward.
- Are you afraid of tricky questions during a technical interview? How do you deal with them?
- Were you ill last week? I didn’t see you in the office.
- Do you agree that Android is the best mobile OS on the market right now?
- What were you responsible for on your previous project / in your previous job?
- Were you surprised when you learned your result after your last language assessment?
- I’m only 25 years old, so I was born in the USSR.
- Is that right? My company works with pharmaceutical companies, too.
- Really? How often do you travel there?
- That sounds interesting. It would be good to keep in contact.
- Congratulations!
- That's fantastic(great) news!
- That's a shame(pity).
- That's awful.
- You lucky thing!
- That's terrible.
- Well done!
- I'm so pleased(proud) for you!
- That's really annoying.
- That's awful. I'm really sorry to hear that.
- Ark: I spoke to Jennifer last week.
- Larry: Jennifer! I haven’t seen her for ages.
- Ark: Oh, I’ve never told you. I got promoted last month.
- Larry: Did you? You lucky thing.
- Ark: Their share price has fallen 20% over the last month.
- Larry: 20%? That's bad news.
- Ark: It was their most effective advertising campaign ever.
- Larry: Really? Was it?
- Ark: I can’t make it tomorrow – my little boy has the flu.
- Larry: I'm sorry to hear that. Never mind. Another day.
- an official rate of pay according to the law - statutory pay
- a system of working a particular number of hours each week or month but choosing when you start and finish - flexitime
- time when you are officially allowed not to be at work - all kinds of leave
- all your normal salary - full pay
- time at work in addition to your normal hours - overtime
- time off for men to spend time with a new baby - paternity leave
- time off for women to spend time with a new baby - maternity leave
- time off with no money - unpaid leave
- not working in your office but at your house/apartment - home-working
- the time in the middle of the day when people at work stop working to eat lunch - lunch break
- extra days off - additional leave
- time allowed away from work for holiday during which you receive your normal pay - annual leave
- the time when you always have to work - core hours