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Your First Day at Work

Use these simple phrases on your first day in a new office.

Key Phrases

Hello, my name is John and I start work today.

💡 Use this phrase to introduce yourself to your new colleagues.

Where is my desk? Can you please show me?

💡 Ask this to find your new workspace on your first day.

Is there a kitchen here? I want to make coffee.

💡 Use this to locate the office kitchen and coffee machine.

Who can I ask about my computer and password?

💡 Ask this to find the IT support person in the office.

What time do we usually start and finish work?

💡 Ask this to understand the daily working hours of the office.

When do people usually eat lunch in this office?

💡 Use this to learn about the lunchtime habits of your team.

Nice to meet you. What department do you work in?

💡 Use this to start a polite conversation with a coworker.

I am going to work with the marketing team.

💡 Use this to describe your new job role to others.

Can you show me the printer? I need it.

💡 Ask this when you need to print a work document.

I will see you tomorrow. Have a nice evening.

💡 Say this to your coworkers at the end of the day.

Practice Dialogue

New Hire
Hello, my name is John and I start work today.
Manager
Welcome to our office and I will show you your desk.
New Hire
Thank you, and where is the office kitchen?
Manager
The kitchen is down the hall and I often make tea there.
New Hire
Who can I ask about my computer and password today?
Manager
You should talk to Sarah because she will help you.
New Hire
What time do we usually finish work in this office?
Manager
We usually finish work at five o'clock in the evening.

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