Has anyone in your Learning Circle had to ask their colleagues for something in English at work? In this Learning Circle, Samina has to make arrangements with her boss.
Samina speaks to her boss
Samina’s boss asks her to change her work pattern. With your group, watch and find out what happens.
Supervisor
Hello Samina. What time do you finish work today?
Samina
I finish work at 6 o’clock today.
Supervisor
OK, before you go, I want to ask if you’ll be alright to do an extra shift for us next Tuesday?
Samina
Erm…
Supervisor
That’s great, Samina. So we’ll see you on Tuesday. Ta-ra.
Discuss these questions with your group:
- What is the problem?
- What should Samina say?