What do you do for a living ?
Where do you work ?
Talking about your job
What time do you start work in the mornings?
I usually start work at .................a.m
First thing in the morning.
What's the first thing you do when you get to work?
I usually...........................
What do you do after that?
After I've done that, I...........................
Breaks
Do you usually take a break during the morning?
Yes, I usually take time off for a cup of tea.
How about you ?
No , I never have enough time. I'm always too busy.
Lunchtime
What time do you usually stop for lunch?
We usually knock off for lunch at .....................
How long do you get for your lunch break?
We get...........................for lunch.
Do you usually go out for lunch?
Yes, I often go to...........................................
And you ?
No, I usually eat in the company cafeteria.
What time are you supposed to start work after lunch?
We're supposed be back at work by.....................
What do usually do after lunch?
I just carry on with what I was doing before.
I pick up where I left off.
How about you?
It depends on what needs to be done. Every day is different.
Knock off time
What time do you usually finish work?
We usually knock off at...................p.m.
How about you ?
We usually start winding down at about 4.45 and we call it a day at 5.
Do you ever do overtime?
Yes. Often.
Alan William Preston 1998