Daily English Lesson 7 – At the Office (Intermediate)
Welcome to Daily English Leeson 7 – At the Office. In this lesson, I’ll share my personal story about starting a new job and adjusting to office life. Learning this vocabulary is important because many of us spend a lot of time at work.
👉 This lesson is also available at the intermediate level. Click here to read it.
📖 Story Section – At the Office
I had been working in my new office job for only two weeks, and I was still trying to adjust to the routine. Every morning, I greeted my colleagues politely, hoping I could remember all their names. The office was spacious, but it was always buzzing with phones ringing, keyboards clicking, and people talking.
My manager was supportive and encouraged me to ask questions whenever I felt uncertain. Still, I often felt overwhelmed by the amount of information I needed to learn. To manage everything, I tried to stay organized by taking notes and setting reminders on my computer.
One of my biggest challenges was working in a team. I was used to handling tasks on my own, but now I had to collaborate with others. Sometimes it was frustrating because people had different opinions, but I also realized teamwork was essential to completing projects.
During lunch breaks, I sat with a small group of colleagues. We shared stories, laughed, and they gave me advice about office culture. These conversations helped me feel connected and less isolated.
By the end of my second week, I was tired but also proud. The office was no longer just a workplace—it was becoming a place where I could grow, learn, and build relationships.
🗣️ Story Section with explanations
Our story begins with me saying, “Let me tell you a little story.”
I had just started a new office job. I had been working there for only two weeks, and I was still trying to adjust (become comfortable with a new situation) to the routine.
Every morning, I greeted my colleagues (people you work with in a company) politely. I was trying to remember everyone’s names.
The office was spacious (large; with plenty of room), but it was always buzzing (full of activity and noise) with phones ringing, keyboards clicking, and people talking.
My manager (the person who directs or supervises workers) was supportive. She told me to ask questions whenever I felt uncertain (not sure; not confident). But I sometimes felt overwhelmed (having too much to deal with) because there was a lot of information to learn.
To help myself, I stayed organized (keeping things in order; structured). I took notes and set reminders on my computer.
One challenge I faced was teamwork (working together with other people). I was used to working alone. Now I had to collaborate (work with someone on a project or task). Sometimes this was frustrating (making you feel annoyed or upset) because people had different opinions. But I learned teamwork was essential (very important; necessary) to complete projects.
At lunch, I joined a small group of colleagues. They told me stories, laughed with me, and gave me advice about office culture. These moments made me feel connected (feeling part of a group) instead of isolated (alone; separated from others).
By the end of my second week, I was tired (having little energy) but also proud (feeling good about your achievements). The office was not only a place of work—it was becoming a space for me to learn, grow, and build relationships.
📚 Vocabulary & Explanation
Adjust – to get used to a new situation.
Example: It took me a while to adjust to my new office routine.
Colleagues – people you work with.
Example: My colleagues welcomed me on my first day.
Spacious – large, with plenty of room.
Example: The office felt bright and spacious.
Buzzing – full of noise and activity.
Example: The room was buzzing with conversations.
Manager – the person in charge at work.
Example: My manager always supports me when I have questions.
Uncertain – not sure or confident.
Example: I felt uncertain about how to complete the task.
Overwhelmed – stressed by having too much to handle.
Example: I was overwhelmed by all the new information.
Organized – keeping things neat and in order.
Example: I stayed organized by writing everything down.
Teamwork – working together with others.
Example: Teamwork helped us finish the project faster.
Collaborate – to work with someone on a task.
Example: I had to collaborate with two colleagues on the report.
Frustrating – making you feel annoyed or upset.
Example: It was frustrating when our meeting got delayed.
Connected – feeling joined or linked with others.
Example: I felt connected when my colleagues invited me to lunch.
📝 Recap
When I started my new office job, I needed time to adjust. Each morning, I greeted my colleagues and tried to stay organized in the buzzing office. My manager encouraged me, but I often felt overwhelmed with all the new information.
Teamwork was one of my biggest challenges. I was used to working alone, but now I had to collaborate with colleagues. Sometimes this was frustrating, yet I realized teamwork was essential to success.
Lunch breaks helped me feel connected. Sharing stories with colleagues made me feel less isolated and more comfortable in the office.
By the end of my second week, I was tired but also proud. The office was no longer just a workplace—it was becoming a place where I could learn, grow, and build relationships.
📖 Glossary
- Adjust – to get used to something new
- Colleagues – people you work with
- Spacious – large, roomy
- Buzzing – noisy and full of activity
- Manager – person in charge
- Uncertain – not sure
- Overwhelmed – stressed with too much
- Organized – orderly, structured
- Teamwork – working with others
- Collaborate – work together
- Frustrating – annoying, upsetting
- Connected – feeling part of something
✍️ Practice Task
Write 6–8 sentences about your own work, school, or study environment using today’s vocabulary. Try to include words like adjust, colleagues, teamwork, organized, and frustrating.
Thanks for reading the story! Remember to practice today’s vocabulary in your own life—especially words like adjust, colleagues, and teamwork. Keep learning, stay confident, and join me again for the next Daily English Lesson!