HE WORKS IN AN OFFICE

 Many people work in offices, handling tasks like organizing files, attending meetings, or working on computers. Offices can be small or large, busy or quiet. This topic helps learners describe office jobs and understand common activities and routines of office workers.

Students will learn how to use present simple tense to talk about daily routines, describe workplaces, and practice vocabulary related to office jobs.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Daily Routines

• Subject + verb (base form) + complement.
  • Example: He works in an office.
  • Example: She answers phone calls every day.

2. Using Prepositions of Place

• Subject + verb + preposition + place.
  • Example: He works in an office.
  • Example: The files are on the desk.

3. Asking Questions

• Where does + subject + work?

  • Example: Where does he work?
  • Answer: He works in an office.

• What does + subject + do?

  • Example: What does she do?
  • Answer: She is a secretary.

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VOCABULARY

1. Office: A place where people work, usually with desks and computers.
   Example: He works in an office in the city.

2. Desk: A table where you work, write, or use a computer.
   Example: There is a laptop on her desk.

3. Meeting: A gathering of people to discuss something.
   Example: They have a meeting every Monday.

4. Files: Documents that contain information.
   Example: The files are in the cabinet.

5. Keyboard: A device used to type on a computer.
   Example: He uses the keyboard to write emails.

6. Chair: A piece of furniture for sitting.
   Example: His chair is very comfortable.

7. Schedule: A plan for what you will do each day.
   Example: She checks her schedule every morning.

8. Colleague: A person you work with.
   Example: My colleagues are very friendly.

9. Boss: The person in charge at work.
   Example: Her boss is very kind.

10. Printer: A machine used to print documents.
    Example: The printer is next to the computer.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He works in an office.
• She answers emails every morning.
• Where do you work?
• I work in an office downtown.
• He has a meeting with his boss at 10 a.m.
• Do you work in an office or from home?
• The files are in the cabinet.
• I spend most of my day at my desk.
• Her job is very busy, but she enjoys it.
• Our office is on the third floor.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. He works in an office downtown.
2. She organizes files every morning.
3. They attend meetings twice a week.

Negative Sentences

1. He doesn’t work in a factory.
2. She doesn’t like working late hours.
3. They don’t have a meeting today.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where does he work?
   A: He works in an office.
2. Q: What does she do in the office?
   A: She answers phone calls and organizes files.
3. Q: Do they work in a big office?
   A: Yes, they do.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Talking About Office Work

Anna: Where does your brother work?
Tom: He works in an office downtown.
Anna: What does he do there?
Tom: He is a project manager. He organizes meetings and writes reports.
Anna: Does he like his job?
Tom: Yes, he likes it because he works with great people.

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READING

A Day in the Office

John works in an office in the city center. He starts work at 9 a.m. every day. His office is on the fifth floor of a tall building. John spends most of his time at his desk, answering emails and writing reports.

At 11 a.m., he usually has a meeting with his team. They discuss their projects and make plans for the week. John likes his job because his colleagues are friendly and helpful.

In the afternoon, he takes a short break to have coffee and talk with his coworkers. John finishes work at 5 p.m. and goes home.

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Questions

1. Where does John work?
   Answer: He works in an office in the city center.

2. What does John do at his desk?
   Answer: He answers emails and writes reports.

3. When does John have his meeting?
   Answer: He has his meeting at 11 a.m.

4. Why does John like his job?
   Answer: Because his colleagues are friendly and helpful.

5. What does John do in the afternoon?
   Answer: He takes a short break to have coffee and talk with his coworkers.