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A2: Work: Ask to Change a Schedule

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Study Work: Ask to Change a Schedule in a clear English.

Illustration 1: Emi sends a message to her manager: "Hi Chris, could I ask about my Friday shift?

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Lesson Goal

Ask to change a work shift or meeting time, explain the reason briefly, and offer another time.

Warm-Up Questions

  • When do people need to change a schedule?
  • What is a polite way to ask a manager for a change?
  • Why should you offer another possible time?

Introduction

Work schedule English needs to be polite and specific. You should explain the change you need, give a short reason, and suggest a solution. In this lesson, Emi needs to change her Friday shift because of a clinic appointment. She talks to her manager and offers to work another time. The goal is to sound responsible, not dramatic. Clear dates and times are the most important part.

OPENING

Ask to a or the and

to be and You the you a and a

In this Emi to her Friday of a She to her and to

The is to not Clear and are the

Warm-up: When do to a What is a to a for a Why you

NEWS STORY

Part 1: Ask for a Change

Emi a to her "Hi Chris, could I my Friday " Chris "Sure. What is it? "

Emi "I have a on Friday Could I at " She the the and the

This is "I Friday. " Emi is to but she a

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What change does Emi ask for?

You can start like this: It is because

Part 2: Offer a Solution

Chris "Friday is Can you an on Saturday? " Emi her and "Yes, I can on Saturday "

Emi "I can the Friday I " This she is the not

Chris "That Please the " Emi "Thank you. I will it "

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What solution does Emi offer for Saturday?

You can start like this: It is because

Part 3: Confirm the New Plan

the Emi the to Friday to and Saturday in the "

Chris "Yes, that is " Emi "Thanks for it. I will it to the "

This In and be them.

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Why does Emi confirm the new plan?

You can start like this: It is because

Part 4: Practice the Transfer

Use the in a the and Use Friday at

the in Add Then what you

Third, You can "Could I at " Repeat the to it.

Add or This the For 10:30, 308, or a

and If the is or the you or the

This the The but the the

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What are the four parts of the transfer plan?

You can start like this: It is because

CLOSING

When you a this a and the

Useful are: "Could I ", "I can and to "

Final Reflection

Study Work: Ask to Change a Schedule in a clear English news lesson.

Final Speaking Task

Situation:Work schedule English needs to be polite and specific. You should explain the change you need, give a short reason, and suggest a solution.

AEmiBChris
Emi

Hi Chris, could I ask about my Friday shift?

Chris

Sure. What is it?

Emi

I have a clinic appointment on Friday afternoon. Could I start at five instead of three?

Chris

Friday is busy. Can you cover an extra hour on Saturday?

Emi

Yes, I can work one extra hour on Saturday morning.

Emi

I can finish the Friday stock list before I leave.

Role-play asking to change a shift, class, or meeting time.

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a plan for times and activities
a period of work time
a person who leads workers
a planned meeting, often for health or service
in place of something else
work or help during a time
check that information is correct
careful and trusted to do things well

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