Idioms/Expressions
What Does "pull your weight" mean?
Work as hard as others. Do your part.
What is a "performance review"?
To evaluate an employees performance.
Describe the Nova Scotian weather.
Rainy
Unpredictable
Cold
4 seasons in one day.
Answers may vary.
How long did he have to work?
He had to work from 9:30 to 6:30. It was a tiring / tired day.
Tiring-because the day caused this feeling.
Name the parts to an email.
Specific subject, salutation, small talk, thank you and closing.
What does "break the ice" mean?
Start a friendly conversation so people feel less nervous.
What is "flexible" mean in a work context?
A staff member that can adapt to changing circumstances.
Who are the Mi'kmaq?
Indigenous peoples who are among the original inhabitants in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.
Fill in the ending. I’m not trying to make a big deal, but it’s been exhaust____ for me to do everything on my own
Exhausting
What are 3 ways to soften your language?
-Add not very
-Modals
-Conditionals
-Polite Request
What does "work something out" mean?
To find a solution or to solve a problem.
What does "rapport" mean?
To create a positive/good relationship with someone.
How many provinces and territories are in Canada?
10 provinces and 3 territories.
Make a safety related sentence using the first conditional.
1st Conditional (real, possible situations)- If this then that.
If you cut your hand, you must report it to your supervisor.
If someone slips on a wet floor, they will need first aid.
If you don’t wear gloves, you might injure your hands.
What are 3 worker safety rights?
To know the safety hazards in their job, and how to prevent injuries.
To participate in safety activities such as meetings, training, and committees.
To refuse any work that is unsafe.
What does "on the same page" mean?
In agreement on something
What does "assertive" mean?
To stay confident in your opinion or needs.
What holiday was on February 16th?
Heritage Day
Use a modal to answer this question. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard at work?
Possible answer: You should report it to your supervisor immediately.
What are the parts of an incident report?
Date/Time/Place
How did it happen?
Details about the injury
Recommendations
What does "Water cooler talk" mean?
Casual, informal conversation at work about everyday things, not about work tasks.
The phrase comes from the water cooler in offices where employees used to stand and talk while getting water.
What does "compliance" mean?
Following safety laws, standards, or regulations.
Name a difference you hear in Canadian/Nova Scotian pronunciation.
Nova Scotian hard "r" as in "car".
Adding "eh" at the end of sentence.
We add "s" to words ending in "where" ex. Wheres are you going?
The employee found the safety training video quite __________, but the new trainees looked completely __________.
a) confused / confusing
b) confusing / confused
c) confused / confused
d) confusing / confusing
The video was confusing → it caused confusion.
The trainees were confused → they felt confused.
How many topics/units did we cover in this class? What topics did we cover?
4 units (Small talk, Communicating With Supervisors, Handling Challenging Situations and Workplace Safety)