How often do you…? — Workbook
1. Vocabulary in context
Complete each sentence with ONE word or phrase from the box. Two items are extra.
- Sorry, something urgent came up — could we drop our call for tomorrow?
- I try not to drop myself: two meetings at the same time is a disaster.
- This week is really drop — I have almost no free slots.
- Meetings often drop by 10–15 minutes, which delays everything else.
- I always drop Friday afternoon to plan the following week.
- Our two calendars drop on Wednesday — can one of us move?
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2. Prepositions of time & frequency questions
Complete with the correct preposition (at / on / in) or the correct question form.
- The board meeting is ___ 9.30 ___ Monday morning ___ March.
- We have team drinks ___ the last Friday ___ every month.
- ___ often ___ you review your KPIs?
- ___ many one-to-ones ___ your manager ___ you have a month?
- I don't usually work ___ weekends, but ___ the moment I am.
- She'll get back to you ___ the end of the day.
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3. Which sentence is more natural at work?
Choose the more professional / natural option.
Politely proposing a new time for a call.
Asking about someone's weekly routine.
Saying you rarely check email after work.
Asking a colleague to move a meeting.
Saying two meetings overlap.
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4. Find and fix the mistake
Each sentence has ONE mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
- How often you have one-to-ones with your boss?
- The kick-off meeting is on 9 o'clock.
- I go three times to the office for a week.
- We have never meetings on Fridays afternoon.
- The workshop is in Monday in the morning.
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5. Listening — a scheduling call
Two colleagues, Elif and Bruno, try to find a time for a 45-minute meeting this week. Listen (or read the transcript) and answer.
- Why can't they meet on Tuesday afternoon?
- What time do they finally agree on, and on which day?
- What does Bruno promise to do BEFORE the meeting?
- Who suggests moving the meeting off-site, and why is the idea rejected?
Show transcript
Elif:So, Bruno, we really need 45 minutes this week to go through the Q3 numbers. When works for you?
Bruno:Honestly, my week is pretty tight. Tuesday afternoon?
Elif:Tuesday afternoon I'm back-to-back with Munich until five. What about Thursday?
Bruno:Thursday could work. Morning or afternoon?
Elif:Afternoon is better. 2.30?
Bruno:2.30 Thursday, done. Should we do it off-site — grab a coffee somewhere?
Elif:I'd love to, but we'll be sharing the sales dashboard on screen. Let's stay in the office.
Bruno:Fair point. I'll send you a short agenda and the latest numbers by Wednesday evening, so we don't waste time on Thursday.
Elif:Perfect. Talk to you then.
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6. Writing — a scheduling email (80–100 words)
Write a short, polite email to a colleague. You need a 30-minute call this week. Propose TWO possible time slots, explain briefly why the call is important, and offer to send an agenda in advance.
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7. Reading & discursive reflection
Re-read the classbook text about three colleagues with very different weekly routines. Then write a short discursive answer (100–130 words).
- Which of the three routines is closest to yours, and which is furthest? What are the main advantages and disadvantages of the routine that is furthest from yours? Justify with concrete examples.
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