Effective Time Management and Workplace Communication

Are you happy with your current situation?

Yes, but I'd like to take advantage of it much better.

Do you have any technical skills?

No, I'm too lazy to do that.

Effective Time Management Strategies

• Plan your day
• Prioritize important tasks
• Delegate to others where possible
• Try techniques such as time audits

Ineffective Time Management Habits

• Try to push yourself to the limit
• Waste time on unnecessary activities
• Blame others for your workload
• Miss breaks and rest periods

Improving Sentence Structure

Text:

• Probably find... would probably find
• know.. knew
• work..work
• probably get..will probably get
• make..would make
• offer..offered
• not take..don't take
• move..moved
• become..will become
• stop..stop

Using Conditional Sentences in Sports

We were awful. But if the hacker had taken that easy chance, we would have won.

We didn't deserve to win. It would have been pretty unfair if Ranger had lost.

Hackers was dreadful. My grandmother would have scored if she had been in that position.

If: had-hadn't No If: would have.. (been-given-beaten)

Common Workplace Scenarios

If I have to give a presentation, I don't see the wall.

If I'm behind schedule, I am not happy.

If there is a problem between two members of my team, I try to find a solution.

If I feel exhausted... I take a nap.

If a customer complains about a product, I change the product.

If my computer crashes, I buy another one.

If I can´t get to work because of the weather, I stay at home.

If my boss is in a bad mood, I am unhappy.

Hypothetical Workplace Questions

If someone offers you a better-paid job, what will you do?

If you had one extra qualification, what would it be?

If your boss gives you more work to do next month, what will you do?

If you saw an interesting job vacancy, what would you do?

If you moved into a completely different area of business, what would it be?

If you stay in your present organization, where will you be this time next year?

If you could ask anyone for advice about your future, who would you talk to?

If you get the opportunity to work in another country, what will you do?

Banking Terminology

I'd like to set up a standing order to pay my rent each month.

My account number is 54852458.

I'd like to transfer $800 on the first day of each month.

Can I check the balance on my account?

Do you pay your credit card by direct debit?

The credit card company debits my account automatically on the 17th of each month.

I deposited $500 in my account yesterday.

Negotiation Phrases

What's the most important thing for you?

What I propose is a package of a beginner course plus refresher courses.

That would be fine for us.

What are your main concerns?

I'm sorry, but that's not possible.

In return, would you consider a further discount?

It's a deal.

Conditional Sentences in Various Contexts

We'd probably be working in agriculture... If we were living in the 17th century.

You won't increase your qualifications.... If you don't study.

We wouldn't need to use our cars so...If everyone worked from home.

It will increase your job opportunities..If you learn another language.

Someone else has to look after the children..If both parents work full time.

Technology-Related Questions and Statements

What would you do if computers didn't exist?

When you put the information on a USB...

If you could only have one piece of digital technology, what would it be?

If you take your phone on holiday, you will check your emails and you won't relax.

If you went to Hong Kong rather than New York, you would find that computer...

If you don't read the instructions, how will you know what to do?

If I can't do something immediately, I just give up.