The Office - Key Office Vocabulary

This dialogue introduces kids to key office vocabulary in a simple and interactive way, building their language skills around real-world environments.

Teacher: "Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to talk about different places and things you can find in an office. Can anyone tell me what an office is?"

Ella: "It’s a place where people work!"

Teacher: "Exactly! In an office, people have jobs and they work together to get things done. Let’s learn some new words. First, can anyone tell me what a desk is?"

Tommy: "It’s a table where you work!"

Teacher: "Yes, that’s right! A desk is where you keep your computer, papers, and other things you need for work. Now, what about a meeting room? Does anyone know what happens there?"

Mia: "That’s where people talk about important stuff."

Teacher: "Correct! A meeting room is where people gather to discuss ideas and make decisions. Next, who can guess what a printer does?"

Jake: "It makes copies of papers?"

Teacher: "Exactly, a printer makes copies of documents, which are papers that people use for work. Now, let’s learn a new word: colleague. Can anyone guess what a colleague is?"

Ella: "Is it a friend?"

Teacher: "Kind of! A colleague is someone you work with, like a work friend. They help you with your job. What about laptop?"

Tommy: "That’s like a computer you can carry!"

Teacher: "Right! A laptop is a small computer you can take anywhere. Finally, can anyone tell me what deadline means?"

Mia: "Is it when something needs to be done?"

Teacher: "Exactly! A deadline is the last day or time when something needs to be finished."

1. What is a desk used for in an office?

a) To sit on
b) To store books
c) To work on with computers and papers
d) To keep snacks

2. What happens in a meeting room?

a) People play games
b) People talk about important things and make decisions
c) People eat lunch
d) People rest and relax

3. What does a printer do?

a) It prints pictures
b) It sends emails
c) It makes copies of documents
d) It creates computer programs

4. What is a colleague?

a) A family member
b) A person you work with
c) A teacher
d) A customer

5. What does the word deadline mean?

a) A line you draw on paper
b) The final day to finish something
c) The time you leave work
d) A type of office equipment

These questions help reinforce kids' understanding of office vocabulary while being engaging and simple to follow.