WorkAdvanced
Your first day at a new job in English (advanced)
Advanced English for your first day at a new job. Key line: “Hey, I'm Lin, the new hire—could you point me in the right direction?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, I'm Lin, the new hire—could you point me in the right direction?
Them
Of course—I'm Maya. First day can feel like a maze, but you're doing fine.
Lin
Thanks. I can smile confidently; it's the looking clueless part I'm working on.
Them
Honestly, just ask questions. The only real mistake is wandering around silently.
Lin
Good to know. Where should I start, and who do I check in with?
Them
Start with HR, then your manager—and grab lunch before the afternoon rush.
Lin
Perfect. If I disappear, I probably took one heroic wrong turn.
Them
Then I'll follow the trail of brave newbies—it usually ends at the kitchen.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
new hire
✓ the new hireUsed for a new employee
More natural than new employee
directions
✓ point me in the right directionAsk someone to guide you
Also for asking advice
ask away
✓ just ask questionsEncourage questions
Say this to help someone relax
check in
✓ check in withGo report to / speak to…
Usually with a person, not a place
Quick answers
new hire: what to say in English
Say “the new hire” — used for a new employee. More natural than new employee.
directions: what to say in English
Say “point me in the right direction” — ask someone to guide you. Also for asking advice.
ask away: what to say in English
Say “just ask questions” — encourage questions. Say this to help someone relax.
check in: what to say in English
Say “check in with” — go report to / speak to…. Usually with a person, not a place.