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Lesson 22: Your first day at work

Introduce yourself, ask questions and understand instructions on your first day. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

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1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Hi, I'm Grace. I've just started. Introduce yourself.
  • Where should I put my things? Ask about lockers or desks.
  • Who should I ask if I have a question? Find out who can help.
  • Could you show me how to do that? Ask for a demonstration.
  • Just to check, you want me to…? Confirm instructions.
  • Sorry, I missed that. Could you say it again? Ask someone to repeat.
  • What time is lunch? Ask about breaks.
  • Thanks for showing me around. Thank the person who helped.

2. Listen to the conversation

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

3. Say it yourself

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4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί On your first day you'll often do a workplace induction: safety rules, emergency exits and who to report problems to. Ask questions. It's part of the job.