Business English from All Ears English BE 360: Busy or Bored? How to Talk About Workload in English
Jan 14, 2025
Explore the ups and downs of workload across industries, from tax season rushes to holiday retail spikes. Hear personal stories about overcoming boredom in monotonous jobs and learn strategies for effective communication about work challenges. Discover tools to streamline hiring processes and the importance of finding engaging tasks to enhance job satisfaction. Plus, the discussion emphasizes the balance of heavy and light workloads, encouraging supportive conversations about work-life harmony.
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Work Fluctuations at All Ears English
- Michelle is asked if her work at All Ears English has busier times.
- She explains that it varies depending on planning, courses, and certain months like January and November.
Discussing Routine Work Fluctuations
- Use phrases like "busy season" to discuss routine work fluctuations.
- Share how these periods affect you or others, like not being able to connect with friends during their busy season.
Describing Typical Workload Fluctuations
- Describe work fluctuations with phrases like, "This time of year is always X."
- Substitute 'X' with relevant adjectives like "wild," "slow," or "busy" to reflect the situation.