Week 43, Lesson 85, Monday
Review: work
Month 10 in one lesson, with the rules side by side and new mixed questions.
1Recap 5 minutes
Three questions from Week 42, before anything new.
2Goal 1 minute
I can talk about my work, make calls, arrange meetings and write work emails.
3The lesson 20 minutes
Work in five rules
A work call to an agency, in four lines.
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| рабо́тать, быть, стать + the instrumental | рабо́таю ме́неджером, был студе́нтом |
| руководи́ть + the instrumental | руковожу́ отде́лом |
| the person on the phone: the accusative | Мо́жно Ива́на Петро́вича? |
| short forms agree | я за́нят, она́ занята́ |
| formal letters | Уважа́емая …! С уваже́нием, … |
4Listen and say 5 minutes
Sound of the lesson: Work phrases
Переда́йте is stressed on да: pi-ri-DAI-tye.
- Переда́йте [pi-ri-DAI-tye] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
- аге́нтство [a-GYENST-va] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
5Phrases and words 5 minutes
Phrases to learn whole
Learn each one as a single unit, the way you would learn a word. They come back in your Daily 10.
- Слу́шаю вас.Speaking.
- Переда́йте, что …Tell him that …
- С уваже́ниемKind regards
Words to read aloud
Read each one aloud, then open it to check.
рабо́тать кем?
to work as
руководи́ть чем?
to manage
Мо́жно …?
May I speak to …?
Уважа́емая …!
Dear … (formal, a woman)
встре́ча
6Class exercises 15 minutes
Checked instantly. Get one wrong and you can try it again.
Role-play
Take one card each. Swap roles for a second round.
You
- Introduce yourself professionally, then call to arrange a meeting.
Екатери́на
- Play a colleague who is always busy.
7Your turn 5 minutes
Write a two-line work email.
See a model answer
Уважа́емая О́льга Никола́евна! Предлага́ю встре́титься во вто́рник. С уваже́нием, Ба́йрон
Saved as you type. It goes to Екатери́на together with Homework 85.
8Mini questionnaire required, 80% to pass
9Feedback 5 minutes
10Check your goal 1 minute
I can talk about my work, make calls, arrange meetings and write work emails.
Can you do this now? Be honest: the answer decides your next step.
11Homework
Homework 85 on Tuesday: work review.
I can talk about my work, make calls, arrange meetings and write work emails.