KIRA'S ENGLISH SYSTEM

Workplace Vocabulary & Expressions

• Tied up: (Idiom) A casual way to say you are "busy" or "occupied" with work.

• Desk: (Noun) The table where you sit to work, usually with a computer and phone.

• Need a hand: (Idiom) A very common way to ask for "help."

• Acting up: (Phrasal Verb) When a machine (like a printer or computer) is not working correctly or is "behaving" badly.

• In a bit: (Expression) A casual way to say "in a short time" or "soon."

• Go over: (Phrasal Verb) To review, examine, or check something carefully.

• One o'clock sharp: (Expression) Exactly at 1:00. It means do not be even one minute late!

• Waiting on: (Phrasal Verb) A common way to say you are "waiting for" a delivery or a person.

• Monitor: (Noun) The screen of a computer.

• Productive: (Adjective) Doing a lot of work or getting good results during the day.

• You bet!: (Expression) A casual North American way to say "You're welcome" or "Certainly!"

Speaker 1: Hey, good morning! Do you have a second, or are you tied up?

Speaker 2: Hey! No, I’m just organizing some files at my desk. What’s going on?

Speaker 1: I actually need a hand with the printer. It’s acting up again today.

Speaker 2: I can take a look at it. Does it have enough paper?

Speaker 1: Yeah, it’s full of paper, but that little red light is still flashing.

Speaker 2: Got it. I’ll check the ink levels in a bit. By the way, do you have that report for the meeting?

Speaker 1: I do! I have it right here in this blue folder.

Speaker 2: Perfect, thanks. The manager wants to go over it at one o'clock sharp.

Speaker 1: No problem. Also, there’s a large package for you over by the door.

Speaker 2: Oh, is it from the tech company? I’ve been waiting on a new monitor, mine is too old.

Speaker 1: I think so. It’s actually pretty heavy, though.

Speaker 2: Good to know. I’m gonna go grab it right now.

Speaker 1: You bet! Hope you have a productive day.

Speaker 2: You too! See you at the meeting.