LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Ask to change shifts with someone
8
GET READY TO WATCH
Frank is asking Amber to change work days with him
next week. What are some reasons you might want
to change your schedule or ask for a day off?
WATCH
Watch the video. Circle the correct answers.
1.
Which day does Frank want to take off?
a.
Thursday
b.
Friday
c.
Saturday
2.
What event is happening on that day?
a.
his anniversary
b.
his wife’s birthday
c.
his nephew’s graduation
3.
Which day will Amber take off?
a.
Friday
b.
Saturday
c.
Sunday
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Frank:
Amber, hi. Can I ask you a favor?
Amber:
Of course. What is it?
Frank:
You don’t work on Fridays, right?
Amber:
Right. I’m normally in
days a week—
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Frank:
Well, my nephew’s graduation is on Friday, and I want to take that
day off so I can be there. Do you think we could switch days?
Amber:
You mean, you want me to work your
on Friday?
Frank:
Right. And then I’ll work a shift for you.
Amber:
Sure. That sounds fine.
Frank:
Thanks. I appreciate it.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation. Use your own names.
D
PAIRS
Make similar conversations. Ask for different days off. Use different reasons.
GROUPS OF 3
Imagine you have a coworker who always asks to change shifts with you.
He usually has a good reason, but you are getting tired of switching shifts. What do you do?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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