PRACTICAL SPEAKING
A
A worker sees a mistake on his schedule and talks to his manager about it.
Listen and read the conversation. What is the mistake?
Dave:
Hi, Jen. I was just looking at the schedule for next week, and I think
there’s a mistake. I asked for Friday off next week. Remember?
Jen:
Oh! That’s right. I’m sorry, I did forget. I just copied last week’s schedule.
Dave:
Is it still OK to take that day off?
Jen:
Yes. I’ll have to figure out who can cover for you, though.
Dave:
I can ask around, if you’d like.
Jen:
That would be great. But if you don’t find someone, don’t worry.
I have other people I can call in.
Dave:
Thanks.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Dave noticed that his manager forgot to give him a day off.
What are some other mistakes you might find on a work schedule?
D
SAME PAIRS
Role play a similar conversation between an employee and a manager.
Point out a different mistake.
PRACTICAL LISTENING
A Human Resources manager is explaining
the schedule rules at a meeting for new
employees. Listen and answer the questions.
1.
When are the weekly schedules posted?
2.
How early does the manager suggest people
show up for their shift?
3.
What should workers do before taking a break?
4.
If workers need to change shifts or days, what should they do?
GROUPS OF 3
Read the paragraph about Maria’s schedule. What are the benefits of Maria
and her husband working different shifts? What problems do you think this can cause?
Maria works the morning shift at Park View Hospital. She has two
children—a four-year-old and a six-year-old. Her husband, Eduardo, works
from 4
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. to 12:00
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M
. at a warehouse. With this arrangement, one of
them can always be home with the children.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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