WS-Introducing colleagues

Workshop Introducing colleagues

In this lesson you will learn set phrases to describe people's professional strengths and responsibilities.By the end of this lesson,you will be able to introduce a colleague from your workplace.

2022.08.21 Sunday
18:40-19:30

Dialogue

Margaret:No,I can't share the new headcount with you now.
First,I need to know each person's role,experience and contribution to the team.
Then I can decide who we're going to keep.

John:Right.Well,Dean Rice is the area supervisor.
He's been with us for six years now.He started as an intern and worked his way up.
He would be a good one to keep.

He really believes in the company culture.

Margaret:OK,Go on.

John:Christine Sharp is head of training.

She runs training sessions twick a week and usually does new staff onboarding.

She'e a great people person.

She started here last year;September,I think.

Margaret:Mmm-Mmm.

John:Molly Commings is new to the team,but she's a quick learner and highly motivated.she's responsible for meeting with oter business units.

I think you'll be really surprised by her positive attitude.

Margaret:Okay,I see.

Let's take a minute to talk about your role...

A.Key vocabulary

Match the phrases to the definitions.

1.a great people person:good at working with other people.

2.a quick learner:develops new abilities in a short time.

3.a positive attitude:looks for good points,not problems.

4.highly motivated:wants to work very much.

5.to believe in the company culture:agreeing with the business 'ideas/image'

6.to work your way up:to start in a low level position and be promoted.

Grammar

Choose the correct dependent prepositions from the box to complete the sentences.

He really believe in the company culture.

You'll be surprised by how much he knows about marketing.

She's really contributed to the success of this company.

We need to talk to headcount.

You can talk to the finance department if you have questions about your expenses.

Gary Golding is responsible for training new staff.

Use the language from this lesson.

Find a partner.Imagine they are a visitor to your company.describe your colleagues using the language from this lesson.

For example:

Brian Bell  has been with the company for ten years.He's a great people perosn.
He's the training manager,so he's responsible for new staff onboarding.