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Working English for EB-3

Practical English phrases for use on the job, grouped by the manual-labour industries common to EB-3. Learn by situation, hear the pronunciation, no prior English required.

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7 industries · 105 conversational questions · bilingual English – Vietnamese

Poultry processing plants (chicken, turkey)

Where do I clock in and clock out?

Where do I clock in/out?

I need a new pair of gloves.

I need a new pair of gloves.

The line is moving too fast for me.

The line is running too fast for me.

My station is slippery, can I get a floor mat?

Where I'm standing is slippery — could I get a non-slip mat, please?

I cut my finger, I need first aid.

I cut my hand, I need a bandage.

Can I take my break now?

Can I take a break now?

What time does the shift end?

What time does the shift end?

Is there overtime today?

Is there overtime today?

I don't feel well, I need to see the nurse.

I don't feel well, I need to see a nurse.

Could you show me how to do this?

Can you show me how to do this?

It is too cold here, can I get a warmer jacket?

It's very cold here, could I have a warmer jacket please?

My knife is dull, can I get a sharp one?

My knife is dull, can I get a sharp one, please?

Where is the locker room?

Where is the personal belongings storage?

I will be a few minutes late, sorry.

I'll be a few minutes late, sorry.

Who is my supervisor today?

Who is my shift manager today?

Meat & seafood processing (beef, pork, fish)

Where should I put on my safety gear?

Where do I put on protective gear?

This box is too heavy, can someone help me?

This box is too heavy, can someone help me?

I need ear plugs, it is very loud.

I need earplugs, it's too noisy here.

The freezer door is stuck.

The cold storage door is stuck.

My boots are leaking water.

My boots are soaked.

Can I switch to a warmer station?

Can I move to a warmer spot?

I need to use the restroom.

I need to use the restroom.

How many pieces per box?

How many pieces per case?

Is this the right weight?

Is this weight correct?

I finished my section, what is next?

I've finished my part — what's next?

My hands are numb from the cold.

My hands are numb from the cold.

Please slow down the conveyor.

Please slow down the conveyor belt.

Where do I wash my hands?

Where do I wash my hands?

I think this machine is broken.

I think this machine is broken.

Can I have tomorrow off?

Can I take tomorrow off?

Manufacturing plants (metal, assembly, components)

Where do I pick up my safety glasses?

Where do I get safety glasses?

Can you show me how to operate this machine?

Can you show me how to operate this machine?

The machine stopped working.

The machine has stopped working.

I need more parts to keep working.

I need more parts to keep working.

Where do I report a defect?

Where do I report a defective product?

Is this part good or scrap?

Is this component a pass or a defect?

My gloves are torn.

My gloves are torn.

Can I get training for the forklift?

Will I be trained to operate a forklift?

How many units is my quota today?

What is my product quota today?

The emergency stop button is here, right?

Is the emergency stop button here, right?

I smell something burning.

I smell burning.

Please check my work.

Please check my work.

Which bin does this go in?

Which bin does this go in?

I need a different size wrench.

I need a different size wrench.

When is the safety meeting?

When is the workplace safety meeting?

Warehouse & distribution centre (packing, loading)

Where is the loading dock?

Where is the loading and unloading area?

Which aisle is this item in?

Which aisle is this item in?

Can I get a hand scanner?

Can I get a handheld scanner?

This pallet is not stable.

This pallet is unstable.

I need a back support belt.

I need a back support belt.

How do I scan this barcode?

How do I scan this barcode?

The order number is wrong.

The order number is wrong.

Where do I return empty boxes?

Where do I return empty containers?

Can you help me lift this?

Can you help me lift this?

My shift is on the night schedule, correct?

My shift is the night shift, right?

The forklift battery is low.

Forklift battery is running low.

How many packages left to ship?

How many more packages are there to deliver?

I am out of packing tape.

I've run out of packing tape.

Please double-check this label.

Please double-check this label.

Where do I clock in for overtime?

Where do I clock overtime?

Hotel / Resort — housekeeping, laundry

How many rooms do I clean today?

How many rooms am I cleaning today?

Where is the housekeeping cart?

Where are the housekeeping carts?

I am out of clean towels.

I've run out of clean towels.

This room needs more supplies.

This room needs more supplies.

The guest is still in the room.

The guest is still in the room.

Do Not Disturb sign is on the door.

There's a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.

Where do I take the dirty laundry?

Where do I take dirty laundry?

The vacuum is not working.

A vacuum cleaner isn't working.

I found a guest's item, what do I do?

I found a guest's belongings — what should I do?

This room is checked out and clean.

This room has been checked out and cleaned.

Can I get more cleaning solution?

Can I get more cleaning solution?

I need help moving the mattress.

I need help moving the mattress.

What time is my lunch break?

What time is my lunch break?

Should I restock the minibar?

Do I need to restock the minibar?

The room is ready for inspection.

The room is ready for inspection.

Restaurant / Kitchen — kitchen helper, dishwasher, server

Where do I wash my hands before starting?

Where do I wash my hands before starting work?

Which station am I on today?

Which position am I working today?

The dishwasher is full.

The dishwasher is full.

We are running low on plates.

We're almost out of plates.

Where do I take out the trash?

Where do I dispose of rubbish?

This order is ready.

This item is done.

Table five needs water.

Table five needs water.

I burned my hand, I need ice.

I burned my hand, I need ice.

How do I use this slicer safely?

How do I use this slicer safely?

The floor is wet, be careful.

The floor is wet, be careful.

Can someone cover my section?

Can someone look after my area for me?

Where is the mop?

Where is the mop?

We need more clean glasses.

More clean glasses are needed.

Is this food still good to serve?

Is this item still usable?

What time do we close tonight?

What time do you close tonight?

Elderly care (nursing homes, personal care support)

Good morning, how are you feeling today?

Good morning, how are you feeling today?

Let me help you sit up.

Let me help you sit up.

It is time for your medicine.

Time to take your medicine.

Are you in any pain?

Do you feel pain anywhere?

I need help transferring this resident.

I need help moving this elderly resident.

Please call the nurse, it is urgent.

Please call a nurse, it's urgent.

Let me change the bedsheets.

Let me change the bedsheets.

Would you like some water?

Would you like some water?

I will help you to the bathroom.

I'll help you to the restroom.

Dinner is ready, may I help you?

Dinner's done, shall I help you now?

Where do I record the vital signs?

Where do I record health readings?

This resident fell, I need assistance now.

This elderly person has fallen, I need help right away.

Please be gentle, take your time.

Take your time, no rush.

I am here to help you, do not worry.

I'm here to help, please don't worry.

When is the next shift change?

When is the next shift change?

This is a reference document for becoming familiar with workplace English, not a substitute for a structured course. M2W encourages you to practise listening and speaking regularly before moving to the US.

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