Sunday, August 15, 2010

Tibetans talk English 02 Cleaning Job Interview

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Tashi delek. this is Phillipa. Tashi delek this is Peter. Tibetan Talk English podcast 4 - Cleaning

Peter
Good morning Phillipa, How are you?

Phillipa: listen and repeat

Hello Peter, I’m well.

Hello Peter, I’m well.

Hello Peter, I’m well.

Phillipa
How are you?

Peter
I’m well, thank you

I’m well, thank you

I’m well, thank you

Peter
What are you reading?

Phillipa
I’m practising for an interview for a cleaning job.

I know that the employer wants me to know how to clean with attention to detail.

Peter
Are you nervous about the interview?


Phillipa
Yes, I am a little nervous.

Peter
Where did you study cleaning?

Phillipa: listen and repeat
I have just completed a Certificate 11 in Cleaning at Northern Beaches TAFE

I have just completed a Certificate 11 in Cleaning at Northern Beaches TAFE

I have just completed a Certificate 11 in Cleaning at Northern Beaches TAFE

Peter
OK, tell me what skills you have learnt at the TAFE Certificate 11 in cleaning course?

Phillipa: listen and repeat

I learnt how to wash floors and windows and how to clean toilets and wet areas.


I learnt how to wash floors and windows and how to clean toilets and wet areas.


I learnt how to wash floors and windows and how to clean toilets and wet areas.

What else did you learn?

I learnt how to vacuum carpet and damp mopping and dusting.


I learnt how to vacuum carpet and damp mopping and dusting.


I learnt how to vacuum carpet and damp mopping and dusting.


Peter
What else did you learn?

Phillipa: listen and repeat

I learnt how to buff a floor

I learnt how to buff a floor

I learnt how to buff a floor

Peter
What personal protective equipment do you need to wear when you buff a floor?

Phillipa: listen and repeat
You need to wear safety shoes and earmuffs when you buff a floor

You need to wear safety shoes and earmuffs when you buff a floor

You need to wear safety shoes and earmuffs when you buff a floor


Peter
What personal protective equipment do you need to wear when you use chemicals?

Phillipa: listen and repeat
You need to use gloves, safety shoes and eye goggles and a mask when you handle chemicals.

You need to use gloves, safety shoes and eye goggles and a mask when you handle chemicals.

You need to use gloves, safety shoes and eye goggles and a mask when you handle chemicals.

Peter
So safety is very important when you clean?

Phillipa: listen and repeat
Yes, occupational health and safety is very important when you clean.

Yes, occupational health and safety is very important when you clean.

Yes, occupational health and safety is very important when you clean.


Peter
Do you need to use safety signs when cleaning?

Phillipa: listen and repeat
Yes, you need to use safety signs when cleaning wet areas and toilets.

Yes, you need to use safety signs when cleaning wet areas and toilets.

Yes, you need to use safety signs when cleaning wet areas and toilets.


Peter
What else will you tell the interviewer?

Phillipa: listen and repeat
I am hardworking, I am reliable and I get on well with other people. I like cleaning. I pay attention to detail.

I am hardworking, I am reliable and I get on well with other people. I like cleaning. I pay attention to detail.

I am hardworking, I am reliable and I get on well with other people. I like cleaning. I pay attention to detail.

Peter
What if the interviewer asks you a question and you don’t understand?

Phillipa
I will say
Can you say that again please?

Can you say that again please?

Can you say that again please?


Peter
Good luck. I hope you get the job

Phillipa
Thanks Peter. Have a good week. I will give you a call and let you know what happened at the interview.

Music

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Tibetans talk English 01 Introductions and greetings

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Tashi delek. This is Dorjee.
Tashi delek this is Phillipa.

Tibetans Talk English podcast 1 - Introductions and greetings

Dorjee: Today we will practise basic English greetings and introductions.

Dorjee:
Tashi delek Phillipa la. Listen and repeat

Phillipa:
Hello Dorjee

Hello Dorjee

Hello Dorjee

Dorjee
Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay. Listen and repeat

Phillipa
How are you?

How are you?

How are you?

Dorjee: La yin tho che na. Listen and repeat

Phillipa:
I’m well, thank you

I’m well, thank you

I’m well, thank you

Dorjee: Phillipa will say Hello, I’m Phillipa . Listen and repeat.

Phillipa:
Hello I’m Phillipa

Hello I’m Phillipa

Hello I’m Phillipa



Dorjee: Good morning. Listen and repeat

Phillipa
Good morning

Good morning

Good morning


Dorjee: It’s time for me to go. How do I say goodbye? Listen and repeat

Phillipa:

Good bye

Good bye

Good bye

Dorjee: Jel la jal yong Listen and repeat

Phillipa:
See you later

See you later

See you later