Here’s your task for today.
Listen to this dialogue (or read it if you are in a noisy environment).
After this, answer a few comprehension questions via a WhatsApp voice message.
Dialogue
[Scene: In front of the office coffee machine. It’s early morning. Two colleagues meet for the first time.]
Emma (Marketing): Oh, hey! I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m Emma, from the marketing team.
Jake (Sales): Hi, Emma! I’m Jake, from sales. Nice to meet you.
Emma: Nice to meet you too. First coffee of the day?
Jake: Yeah, I need it. Long night—lots of emails.
Emma: I know the feeling. Marketing also means late nights sometimes. What do you work on?
Jake: Mostly client meetings and negotiations. I try to close deals, you know?
Emma: Sounds intense. I work more on campaigns and social media, but I guess we both want to bring in customers.
Jake: Exactly! Sales and marketing should always work together. Do you focus more on B2B or B2C?
Emma: B2B, mostly. We try to create content that helps companies find us.
Jake: That’s interesting! I talk to clients every day, so I know what they want. Maybe we should share ideas.
Emma: That’s a great idea! By the way, do you work remotely or in the office?
Jake: I come in three days a week. I like the office energy. You?
Emma: Same! But I also love working from home sometimes.
Jake: Me too. No commute!
Emma: Exactly! Hey, we should grab a coffee again sometime. Maybe we can brainstorm together.
Jake: I’d love that! Let’s do it. See you around, Emma.
Emma: See you, Jake!
Comprehension questions
- What department does Jack work in?
- Why does Jack say he had a long night?
- What does Emma do in marketing?
- What does Jack do in sales?
- Why does Jack think sales and marketing should work together?
- What type of clients does Emma’s team focus on—B2B or B2C?
- Why does Emma think she and Jack should share ideas?
- How often does Jack go to the office?
- [KEY QUESTION] What do Emma and Jack have in common?