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At the Employment Office - Part 2 - LINC 3.19

Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
to inquire   •  when I can speak   •  job listed   •  what I did   •  typing job listed   •  keep trying   •  putting it off   •  drop it off   •  who to see   •  former employer   •  job posted   •  check out   •  as a secretary   •  dropped by   •  started looking  
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At CEC Counsellor's
COUNSELLOR: Mrs. Ming?
JOYCE: Yes, that's right.
COUNSELLOR: Please have a seat.
JOYCE: Thank you.
COUNSELLOR: I'm Mrs. O'Leary, your counsellor.
JOYCE: Nice to meet you.
COUNSELLOR: So, for a secretarial job.
JOYCE: Yes. This feels kind of strange. I for work in a long time.9
COUNSELLOR: Which hours to work?
JOYCE: Well, I regular hours.
COUNSELLOR: I see here you have experience as a secretary. What are your job skills?
JOYCE: Well, bookkeeping and payroll.
COUNSELLOR: with a computer much?
JOYCE: I'm trained on the typewriter. I'm a good typist. And to improve my computer skills.
COUNSELLOR: How well can you manage a computer?
JOYCE: Well, I'm just starting.
COUNSELLOR: Well, I should let you know that the job you're interested in requires computer skills.
JOYCE: Oh, I see.
COUNSELLOR: taking a computer course?
JOYCE: Well, a refresher typing class for the past few weeks.
COUNSELLOR: It might be a good idea to consider a computer course. Most of the secretarial jobs with us require computer skills.
JOYCE: Oh, so computer skills for most jobs.
COUNSELLOR: Well, you could check the classified ads under Help Wanted. Sometimes other jobs are advertised in the newspaper. Anyway, you're registered with us, so if anything comes up, we'll let you know.
JOYCE: Thanks.
COUNSELLOR: Can you tell me working?
JOYCE: Immediately. Well, as soon as for child care.
COUNSELLOR: Good. Here's my card. And if I can be of any assistance, please make an appointment to see me.
JOYCE: Thank you for your help.
COUNSELLOR: My pleasure. Good luck.
JOYCE: Bye-bye.
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Jobs Vocabulary

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Changing Shifts - LINC 2.09

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I'd like   ·  could trade   ·  work   ·  want to ask   ·  were   ·  to ask   ·  are you feeling   ·  can take   ·  work   ·  will   ·  was   ·  did   ·  is   ·  is   ·  should get   ·  have to   ·  I'll be   ·  am   ·  what can I do   ·  isn't   ·  should be   ·  have to call  
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MERRIL: Hi, Manuel.
MANUEL: Oh, hi, Merril.
MERRIL: How ?
MANUEL: A lot better, thanks. back at work tomorrow morning.
MERRIL: That's good, we worried about you.
MERRIL: So, what the doctor say?
MANUEL: Oh, she said the wrist broken. But I careful with it for the next few days.
MERRIL: You the boss to give you some easier work.
MANUEL: I , at least until I go back for my checkup.
MERRIL: When that?
MANUEL: Next week. I the doctor's office to confirm my appointment.
MERRIL: I see.
MANUEL: Merril, I want you a favor.
MERRIL: Sure, for you?
MANUEL: It's about this doctor's appointment. Next week, the doctor's office only open in the mornings. But I on the morning shift all week.
MERRIL: And?
MANUEL: And, I you if you could change shifts with me on Monday.
MERRIL: Monday morning?
MANUEL: Yes, Monday morning.
MERRIL: Oh, I'm sorry, Manuel. to help, but I can't.
MANUEL: But I thought Monday your day off.

MERRIL: It is, but I go to the dentist in the morning.
MANUEL: Oh, that's too bad.
MERRIL: But Wednesday's good.
MANUEL: Wednesday?
MERRIL: Yeah, I afternoon shifts. And, we shifts.
MANUEL: Oh, that would be great. So, you my morning shift, and I'll in the afternoon.
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Injured Worker - LINC 2.23

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My elbow   ·  bandage   ·  a bad bruise   ·  a bruise   ·  a lot   ·  the bone   ·  your arm   ·  your ankle   ·  the wrist   ·  some blood   ·  the pain   ·  sore   ·  an X-ray   ·  my upper arm   ·  a prescription   ·  a little  
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DR. RIMOUSKI: Sorry, does hurt?
MANUEL: Yeah. It's really right there.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Well, the good news is I don't think is broken.
MANUEL: It sure feels broken.
DR. RIMOUSKI: I think it's just a very bad sprain.
MANUEL: It really hurts.
DR. RIMOUSKI: I'm putting on this tight to keep the wrist from moving. That should reduce .
MANUEL: Ow.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Sorry. Now, how's that?
MANUEL: You're right. It's better.
DR. RIMOUSKI: How's your shoulder?
MANUEL: Oh, my shoulder's okay. My ankle's sore, but I think it's just . I bruised my knees, too. But it's okay.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Well, let me take a look at .
MANUEL: Okay. Get it up there ...
DR. RIMOUSKI: Yes, I think you're right. It's just .
MANUEL: Yeah, the pain is almost gone.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Did you hurt your head?
MANUEL: Well, I don't remember hurting my head.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Well, there's here. Let me take care of it.
MANUEL: Okay. Ouch, I can feel it now.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Done. How's ?
MANUEL: Well, my arm's okay. is a little sore. See?
DR. RIMOUSKI: No damage, but you will have a bruise there.
MANUEL: Well, feels fine.
DR. RIMOUSKI: Okay. I'd like to make an appointment for you to get to make sure your wrist bone is not broken.
MANUEL: Okay.
DR. RIMOUSKI: I'll write you for some pills. They'll keep the swelling down.

Vocabulary

Sprain: painful injury, twist or stretch
Swelling: getting larger
Bruise: dark colour on skin
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Describing Jobs - LINC 2.20

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Employee Records - LINC 3.10

Published on Monday, July 23, 2012 in , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
accumulated   •  for two months   •  I've wanted   •  ever had   •  hasn't had   •  been waiting   •  ever thought   •  been   •  ever been   •  worked   •  been filling in   •  been working   •  been wanting   •  seen   •  since 1990   •  Have you been   •  has worked   •  taken  
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ERIC: Hi, Louise.
LOUISE: Hi, Eric.
ERIC: Are you ready to go over the employment records?
LOUISE: Sure. Let's get started.
ERIC: Okay. Has this record updated since the new fiscal year?
LOUISE: Yes, it has.
ERIC: Okay, let's start with George. How long has George here?
LOUISE: Um, George here since 1985.
ERIC: Okay. Has he promoted?
LOUISE: No, he hasn't. But he was transferred from sales to current accounts.
ERIC: How long has he there?
LOUISE: He's been working there for five years now.
ERIC: Has he a raise?
LOUISE: No. Just a cost of living increase.
ERIC: Okay. What about Judy?
LOUISE: Judy has been here .
ERIC: Isn't she on maternity leave?
LOUISE: Yes, she is. She's been on maternity leave now. Have you her baby?
ERIC: No, I haven't.
LOUISE: He is so cute. Anyway, Marsha has for Judy. And she a holiday in almost two years.
ERIC: How much holiday time has she ? 3,10
LOUISE: She's accumulated six weeks.
ERIC: She's going to have to take those holidays soon.
LOUISE: Yes. Just as soon as Judy is back, Marsha's planning a trip to the Okanagan Valley.
ERIC: The Okanagan's great. to the Okanagan?
LOUISE: Yes, I have.
ERIC: I've to do some water-skiing up there. Have you ever been water-skiing?
LOUISE: No, I haven't. But to try for a long time.
ERIC: Have you your holidays yet?
LOUISE: No. I've since the summer to take my holidays.
ERIC: Why haven't you taken them?
LOUISE: I haven't been able to because I need someone to fill in for me.
ERIC: Really? Well, that isn't really fair.
LOUISE: No, it isn't, is it?
ERIC: I mean, you work hard. You deserve a break.
LOUISE: Eric.
ERIC: Yeah?
LOUISE: Have you about filling in for me?
ERIC: No, I haven't.
LOUISE: Well, would you fill in for me?
ERIC: I guess I don't have a choice.
LOUISE: No, you haven't.
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Hospital Trainee - LINC 3.12

Published on Sunday, July 22, 2012 in , , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
worked as a   •  should I clean   •  what needs   •  could cause   •  Should I use   •  change   •  have to remove   •  making   •  should save   •  have to look after   •  should come   •  to check   •  should clean   •  done   •  Working   •  should I mop   •  to protect   •  there are   •  to rinse  
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MRS. BANKS: Hello.
ALICE: Oh, hello. Mrs. Banks?
MRS. BANKS: Yes.
ALICE: Are you finished at the personnel office?
MRS. BANKS: Yes, I'm all done. They told me I and see you.
ALICE: Good. Well, we'll start you off right away.
MRS. BANKS: Good. Thanks.
ALICE: This room still needs cleaning. So I'll explain to you to be done, and I'll leave you to try it on your own.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. That sounds good.
ALICE: Have you this kind of job before?
MRS. BANKS: Yes, I've done similar jobs. I worked with an office cleaning company. And I also chambermaid in a motel.
ALICE: I see. at the hospital is little different. We the safety and comfort of the patients and also maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene.
MRS. BANKS: I understand.
ALICE: Okay, then. You'll start by the bed.
MRS. BANKS: Should I the sheets?
ALICE: Yes. And when you change the bed linens, make sure no wrinkles on the sheets.
MRS. BANKS: Oh?
ALICE: It bed sores. The patients usually spend most of the day in the bed.
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ALICE: When you are finished with the bed, take the cloth, wipe down the table and all the counters. Make sure the cloth in the disinfectant solution.
MRS. BANKS: Where's the solution?
ALICE: Here. You'll mix it in this bucket. Always wear rubber gloves your skin.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. Then the floor?
ALICE: No. You the mopping until the end.
MRS. BANKS: Okay.
ALICE: Next, you out the bathroom. Use this strong cleaner and go over the bathroom fixtures twice.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. And how the bathroom floor?
ALICE: Use the squeeze mop.
MRS. BANKS: this cleaner for the floor, too?
ALICE: No, here. Use this cleaner for the floor. It has wax in it and makes a nice job of it.
MRS. BANKS: And I use this cleaner for the room floor, too, right?
ALICE: Yes. But before you do the floor, do the mirrors, the wall around the switches, and the door handles.
MRS. BANKS: And I use this solution?
ALICE: Yes. And for the mirrors you'll find a soft rag on the cart.
MRS. BANKS: No problem.
ALICE: You all the dirty towels from the bathroom and replace them with clean ones.
MRS. BANKS: Right.
ALICE: And make sure the soap.
MRS. BANKS: Okay.
ALICE: When you are done with the bathroom, do the floor.
MRS. BANKS: The bathroom and the room floor, right?
ALICE: Right. It'll take about half an hour for the floor to dry. I'll come back and we'll go over your work together.
MRS. BANKS: Okay. I'll start with the bed.
ALICE: Sure.
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Farm Work - LINC 3.11

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Looking for a Job - LINC 3.13

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At the Employment Office, Part 1 - LINC 3.19

Published on Sunday, July 15, 2012 in , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
to inquire   •  when I can speak   •  job listed   •  what I did   •  typing job listed   •  keep trying   •  putting it off   •  drop it off   •  who to see   •  former employer   •  job posted   •  check out   •  as a secretary   •  dropped by   •  started looking  
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JOYCE: To underline, press "Control" and "U" ... that's ... Hello.
TASHA: Oh, hello, Joyce. This is Tasha.
JOYCE: Oh, hi, Tasha. How are you?
TASHA: Well, I'm fine, thanks. And how about you?
JOYCE: I'm okay. This computer is driving me crazy!
TASHA: Well, you just have to . You can do it!
JOYCE: I suppose.
TASHA: Listen, I the Canada Employment Office after I left work.
JOYCE: Are you looking for a new job?
TASHA: No. I had some employment information from my boss. I had to . But would you be interested in a job?
JOYCE: Why?
TASHA: Well, they have a secretarial on the board that you should .
JOYCE: I don't know. I haven't worked for some time.
TASHA: Well, it wouldn't hurt about it.
JOYCE: I am interested. I've just been for a while.
TASHA: You should go down to CEC as soon as possible.
JOYCE: Can you tell me ?
TASHA: Just tell the receptionist that you're interested in the on the "help wanted" board.
JOYCE: Thanks, Tasha. I really appreciate it.
TASHA: Lots of luck! L1NC 3.19
JOYCE: Bye-bye.
TASHA: Bye.
At Reception
RECEPTIONIST: Can I help you?
JOYCE: Yes. I'm interested in a secretarial on the board.
RECEPTIONIST: Okay. Have you been here before?
JOYCE: No. I've just for a job.
RECEPTIONIST: Okay. You have to fill this application form first before you see a counsellor. Have you worked before?
JOYCE: I worked for five years or so before my children were born.
RECEPTIONIST: Okay. Be sure and put that on the application form. And also include your job skills, the name of your , and don't forget your social insurance number.
JOYCE: Okay. I'll do that right now.
RECEPTIONIST: Let me know if you need any help.
JOYCE: Thanks. Ah, can you tell me to a counsellor?
RECEPTIONIST: It shouldn't be too long.
JOYCE: Thank you.
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A Job Interview - LINC 3.24

Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in , , ,

Watch the video. Listen and repeat to improve your pronunciation. Complete the exercise below.
have been taking   •  Could you come   •  Won't you   •  asked me to   •  have   •  I've seen   •  come   •  during that time   •  there were   •  worked   •  to hearing   •  don't like   •  I'll tell   •  you ever looked   •  I see   •  calling   •  I would replace   •  to thank   •  to meet   •  for seeing   •  will be   •  returning your call   •  is expanding   •  tell me if   •  after I finished   •  are moving   •  this is   •  to see  
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The Ming Home
RECEPTIONIST: Hi, this is Mr. Healey's office for Joyce Ming. Could you give us a call, please, at 431-9989? Thank you .... that's 431-9989.
JOYCE: 4-3-1-9-9-8-9
RECEPTIONIST: Transom and Transom, Mr. Healey's office.
JOYCE: Oh, hello, this is Joyce Ming .
RECEPTIONIST: Oh, yes, Joyce. Um ... Mr. Healey reviewed your application for the bookkeeping position, and he set up an interview for you.
JOYCE: Oh, that's great, thank you.
RECEPTIONIST: in tomorrow morning at 9:30?
JOYCE: 9:30 ... 9:30. That's fine, thank you.
RECEPTIONIST: Good, we'll see you tomorrow, then. Goodbye ...
JOYCE: Goodbye ...
Office Reception
RECEPTIONIST: Yes, can I help you?
JOYCE: I'm Joyce Ming. I have an appointment Mr. Healey.
RECEPTIONIST: Oh, yes. Mr. Healey you're here. Hello, Mr. Healey, Joyce Ming is here to see you. Fine, I'll send her in. Mr. Healey will see you now. First door on your right.
JOYCE: Thank you.
Mr. Healey's Office
MR. HEALEY: Mrs. Ming?
JOYCE: Yes, that's right.
MR. HEALEY: Pleased to meet you. My name is George Healey. sit down?
JOYCE: Thank you, it's nice you, Mr. Healey.
MR. HEALEY: Well, I looked at your resume, and you have experience with office work. Why don't you tell me a little more about yourself?
JOYCE: Well, I from Hong Kong, and I for the bookkeeping department of a company like yours for five years business school.
MR. HEALEY: Was it a large department?
JOYCE: No, only three of us. My duties included typing and bookkeeping, and the receptionist sometimes. After that, we came to Canada. I've been at home with my children for the last few years, and I've been a volunteer in the office at our community centre.
MR. HEALEY: Oh, yes, I noticed that. I think you there.
JOYCE: I'm at the front desk sometimes. And I keep the books there, too. I a course at the college for the past month to learn about computers and to get my typing speed back up.
MR. HEALEY: Have after a payroll?
JOYCE: Yes, I did the monthly payroll at my first job. I'm confident I can do the job.
MR. HEALEY: Well, that's fine. Do you have any questions for me?
JOYCE: Yes, can you tell me more about the company?
MR. HEALEY: Yes, well, a good company to work for. We good benefits, such as a medical and dental plan and three weeks' paid vacation in the first year. And the company , so there lots of opportunity for advancement in the future.
JOYCE: I see. That's interesting. And can you this is a new position?
MR. HEALEY: Well, no. We're looking for someone to replace our current bookkeeper. She and her husband out of town. We're sorry her go.
JOYCE: And so this is a permanent position?
MR. HEALEY: Oh, yes, we to make too many staff changes in our bookkeeping section.
JOYCE: Yes, I understand.
MR. HEALEY: Do you have any other questions?
JOYCE: No, I think that's all.
MR. HEALEY: Well, if that's all, Mrs. Ming, I'd like you for coming in. We'll let you know in a few days.
JOYCE: Thank you me, Mr. Healey. I'll look forward from you soon. Bye-bye.
MR. HEALEY: Goodbye.
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