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A2: City Office: Ask About a Form

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Ask about a city office form in simple English. Explain what you need, ask which part to fill in, check the documents, and confirm where to submit it.

Illustration 1: Step 1: Say What You Need

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Lesson Goal

Ask about a city office in simple English. Explain what you need, ask which part to fill in, check the and where to it.

Introduction

can make students The page may have many and the office may

The best is to ask about one part at a time.

This lesson Sara. She to a new

She a city office because she needs to her She has her ID card, and phone.

Warm-Up Questions

  • Have you ever filled in a in another language?

  • What part of a feels

  • What do people often need at an office?

  • How can you ask for help

Introduction

Ask about a city office form in simple English.

Explain what you need, ask which part to fill in, check the documents, and confirm where to submit it.

Forms can make students nervous.

The page may have many boxes, and the office worker may speak quickly.

The best strategy is to ask about one part at a time.

This lesson follows Sara.

She moved to a new apartment.

She visits a city office because she needs to update her address.

She has her ID card, lease, and phone.

Warm-up: Have you ever filled in a form in another language?

What part of a form feels difficult?

What documents do people often need at an office?

How can you ask for help politely?

Roleplay Practice

Step 1: Say What You Need

Sara does not by at every box. She says, "I need to my The the main Then Sara "I last week."

This is a "I need to..." plus the You can say, "I need to change my "I need to ask about tax," or "I need to this

Check your understanding

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What does Sara need to update?

You can start like this: I think...

Step 2: Ask About One Box

Sara sees a box called She is not sure what it means. She asks, "Does this mean my old The says, "Yes. your old there."

This is better than saying, "I do not understand everything." one box or one word. Point to it and ask, "Does this mean...?" or "Should I here?"

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Which box does Sara ask about?

You can start like this: I think...

Step 3: Check the Documents

The asks for Sara's ID and Sara gives them to the and asks, "Is this enough?" The says, "Yes, we also need your phone number on the

are part of the You can ask, "Do you need my ID?" , "Is a okay?" , or "Do I need the These questions help you avoid a second

Check your understanding

?

What two documents does Sara show?

You can start like this: I think...

Step 4: Confirm Where to Submit It

Sara the Before she leaves, she asks, "Should I give it to this The says, "Yes. Then wait for your number." Sara "Give it here, then wait?"

This final check is simple but important. Some offices have different You may need a number, a or a Ask about the next step.

Check your understanding

?

What should Sara do after giving the form?

You can start like this: I think...

Short Dialogues to Practice

Dialogue Practice Role-play

Turn 1Visitor

Hello. I need to my

Turn 2Worker

When did you move?

Turn 3Visitor

I last week.

Turn 4Worker

Okay. Please fill in this

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

One box Role-play

Turn 1Visitor

Does this mean my old

Turn 2Worker

Yes. your old there.

Turn 3Visitor

Should I my new here?

Turn 4Worker

Yes, that is right.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

Documents Role-play

Turn 1Worker

Do you have your ID and

Turn 2Visitor

Yes. Is this enough?

Turn 3Worker

Yes. Please add your phone number too.

Turn 4Visitor

Okay.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

Practice

What does Sara need to update?

She needs to update her address.

Which box does Sara ask about?

She asks about the previous address box.

What two documents does Sara show?

She shows her ID and lease.

What should Sara do after giving the form?

She should wait for her number.

Why does the visitor ask about one box?

The visitor asks because one part of the form is unclear.

Summary

Office English is easier when you slow the task down.

Say what you need.

Ask about one box.

Check the documents.

Confirm where to submit the form.

Final Reflection

Office English is when you the task down. Say what you need.

Ask about one box. Check the

where to the

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Does this mean...?

  • Should I here?

  • Do you need my ID?

  • Is a okay?

  • Should I give it to this

Final Speaking Task

Situation

can make students The page may have many and the office may

Turn 1Sara

I need to my

Turn 2Worker

I last week.

Turn 3Sara

I need to...

Turn 4Worker

I need to ask about tax,

Turn 5Sara

I need to this

Turn 6Worker

Try it:

Role-play asking about one box on a

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • Which office phrase do you want to remember?

  • What should you prepare before an office

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a paper or online page to fill in
change old information
a rental agreement
give a form officially
paper that proves something was received

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