Unit 5: Shifts, rosters and breaks

1. Key phrases

Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

• 🔊 What shift are you on? Morning, afternoon or night shift.
• 🔊 I'm on nights this week. Night shift.
• 🔊 When's my next break? Ask about breaks.
• 🔊 Can I swap shifts with you? Change shifts.
• 🔊 I've been rostered on for Saturday. Put on the roster.
• 🔊 Is there overtime this week? Extra paid hours.
• 🔊 I'm clocking off now. Finishing work.
• 🔊 Have a good one! Casual goodbye.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Sam" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

Good to know in Australia

🇦🇺 Your pay, breaks and overtime rates depend on your award or agreement. The Fair Work Ombudsman's website explains awards in many languages.