Let's Learn English! Topic: Office Vocabulary and Phrases

Many people have requested an English lesson about the people and things that you find around the office, and the the words and phrases we use to talk about them. This is that lesson!

In this lesson I will help you review and learn many English words and phrases that you will need to know to talk about an office, a workplace that has an office, and the people who work there.

As usual, this will be more than a simple vocabulary lesson. I'll go over common words, but I'll also take the time to give many example sentences where I use the words in context and help you understand several phrases that are also used in an office environment.

During the lesson you can ask questions using the link that will be provided, and I will do my best to help.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about office vocabulary and phrases!

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[lilygaby]

02:01 office
02:32 cubicle
03:13 open concept workplace

Q&A
04:23 office stationery (ex. lined paper in the binders)
05:35 Do you prefer working in the office, in the garden, or on the farm?
06:27 office is all about survival of the fittest

Back to the topic
07:01 office building
07:27 at the desk
07:31 office chair (adjustable, swivel)
08:28 stapler
08:54 hole punch / 3 hole punch
09:18 paper clips
09:28 organizer
09:47 calculator
10:01 phone charger
10:16 plant / houseplant

Q&A
10:40 Have you ever worked in an office? Was it boring?
11:28 have a meeting (gathering with colleagues to discuss smth)
12:55 in-tray VS out-tray (in-box VS out-box)
13:37 famous Canadian stationery stores

Back to the topic
14:49 pen, pencil, eraser
15:27 pencil sharpener
15:48 scissors
15:52 post-it notes / sticky notes (tear off the pad & stick on smth)
17:19 tape / scotch tape / tape dispenser

Q&A
18:03 Do you like the TV show, The Office? what's your fav character?
19:00 work from home VS work at home

Back to the topic
20:56 file folders
21:28 envelopes, stamp
22:03 clipboard
22:31 wastebasket / recycle bin
23:04 office phone (dial, extension)
24:02 notepad / notebook (to take notes)
24:26 day planner / agenda
25:00 computer
25:06 keyboard & mouse, mousepad
25:15 monitor
25:17 laptop

Q&A
25:29 ahead of the curve / cutting edge / the latest technologies
26:21 What kind of dress-code is required for your office? (business casual, casual (dress pants, khakis, cargo pants, to be clean-cut))
28:19 What kind of offices are most common in Canada? (head office)

Back to the topic
29:52 calendar
30:45 a home office
31:48 office romances
32:27 show the ropes
33:40 telecommute
34:08 desk lamp
34:43 find your niche
35:26 briefcase
35:45 file cabinet (filing cabinet)
36:03 photocopier (copy machine) / water cooler
37:13 printer
37:26 fax machine

Q&A
39:21 casual wear VS smart casual
40:11 How do you teach your students?

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