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Your First Day at Work

Use these phrases on your first day at a new job to introduce yourself, navigate the office, and start conversations with your colleagues.

Key Phrases

Voice
Introductions · 2 ways to say it

Hi, I'm [Name]. It's my first day here.

casual

Hello, I'm [Name]. I've just joined the team.

neutral
Finding your desk · 2 ways to say it

Do you know where I'm supposed to sit?

casual

Could you show me to my desk, please?

polite
Finding the bathroom · 2 ways to say it

Could you tell me where the restroom is?

neutral

US

Could you tell me where the toilet is?

neutral

UK

Finding the kitchen · 2 ways to say it

Is there a coffee machine around here?

casual

Excuse me, do you know where the kitchen is?

polite
Asking for help · 2 ways to say it

Who's the best person to ask if I get stuck?

casual

Use 'get stuck' when you have a problem you can't solve.

Who should I talk to if I have an IT problem?

neutral
Asking about lunch · 2 ways to say it

When do you guys usually go for lunch?

casual

What time do people normally take their lunch break?

neutral
Small talk

So, how long have you worked here?

neutral
Explaining you are new

Sorry, I'm still trying to find my way around.

casual

A natural apology when you don't know where things are yet.

Asking about the schedule

What time does everyone usually finish up?

casual

'Finish up' is a common phrasal verb for ending the workday.

Practice Dialogue

New Employee
Hi, I'm Sarah. It's my first day here.
Colleague
Oh, hi Sarah! I'm Mark. Welcome to the team.
New Employee
Thanks! Do you know where I'm supposed to sit?
Colleague
Sure, your desk is just over there, next to the window.
New Employee
Great. And is there a coffee machine around here?
Colleague
Yeah, it's in the kitchen down the hall. I can show you later if you want.
New Employee
That would be perfect, thanks. So, how long have you worked here?
Colleague
About three years now. You'll get used to everything pretty quickly!
New Employee
I hope so. I'm still trying to find my way around.

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