Lesson 6: A typical Workday

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Lesson Preparation

Vocabulary and Expression Builders.

A typical day at work Vocabulary
To spill: To let liquid fall all over the place
He spilled wine all over the table.
Marital status: The official state of you relationship.
The marital status on the passport said married.
To be tied up: To not be available.
He has been tied up at the meeting for hours.
Prep: To prepare
They had to prep the team before the presentation.
RSVP: Respond s'il vous plait (Please).
They were asked to R.S.V.P. on the dinner invitation.
A software release: A new version of software.
Microsoft is releasing a new version of its operating system soon.
A typical day: An average day.
On a typical day she drives to work.
Profession: Career area specialization.
Her profession is in the medical sector.
Residence: A place where we live.
Her residence is in Maryland.

To track: To remember
I have to keep track of all of my clients.
To be on the road: To travel
As a salesperson, I have to travel a lot.

Speaking English

Sentences: Repeat
The marital status of the employees was indicated on their applications.
Before going to the gala, you have to R.S.V.P.
A typical day in the life of Margot Rowe, is to be on the road visiting clients a lot.
On a typical day she has to commute through traffic jams to get to Washington.