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Practicing Work Conversations

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Listen to listen and read read  this conversation
between a boss and a laundry worker.

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The Hotel Laundry Worker Conversation

Boss:        Do you have all the dirty sheets and towels from the rooms?
Worker:   Yes.
Boss:        Put the sheets in the washer separately. Wash sheets with sheets.
                Then do a load of towels. Wash towels with towels.
Worker:   No sheets with towels in the same load?
Boss:       That’s correct.
Worker:   How much laundry soap do I need to add?
Boss:       Use one-half cup for each load.
Worker:   OK.

Recording: Look for the Audacity icon audacity icon  on your desktop.
Double click on it to record this conversation.

Listen to listen and read read  this conversation
between a supervisor and a busser.

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The Restaurant Supervisor and Busser Conversation

Supervisor:   Please clear the table in the back and the booth near the window.
Busser:         I’m sorry. I don’t understand booth.
Supervisor:   A booth is a table with a bench seat. One long seat for two people.
                     The bench is softer than chairs.
Busser:         Oh! Yes. Now I understand.
Supervisor:   Take all the dirty plates, knives, forks, and spoons to the kitchen.
Busser:         OK! After that I will wipe down the table.
Supervisor:   Yes. And then set the table for the next customer.
Busser:         OK.

Recording: Look for the Audacity icon audacity icon  on your desktop.
Double click on it to record this conversation.

Listen to listen and read read  this conversation
between a hotel housekeeper and her boss.

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The Hotel Housekeeper and Her Boss Conversation

Boss:        Thank you for coming to work on time. You are very punctual.
Worker:   Thank you for hiring me. I will continue to be responsible.
Boss:        Please clean rooms 201 and 204.
Worker:   I’m sorry. Which rooms do you want me to clean?
Boss:        Room 201 and room 204.
Worker:   201 and 204. OK. I will begin right away.
Boss:        Don’t forget to change the sheets, make the bed, and clean the bathroom.
Worker:   Yes, sir. I will not forget.

Recording: Look for the Audacity icon audacity icon  on your desktop.
Double click on it to record this conversation.

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