Camille at the Front Desk: Stories in Office Administration - Book 1: Master English Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension for Secretarial Work - Ideal for IELTS, CELPIP, TOEFL, PTE, & Duolingo learners

di Kaya Srilas (Autore)

Kaya Srilas, 2025

?? Book Overview Step into the professional world of modern office communication with Camille at the Front Desk: Stories in Office Administration — an engaging educational storybook that transforms English learning into a journey through real secretarial and administrative work. Through vivid storytelling, practical workplace scenarios, and structured practice activities, this book helps learners master English vocabulary and reading comprehension for secretarial duties, reception, customer service, business communication, and office support — while preparing for international English exams such as IELTS, CELPIP, TOEFL, PTE, and the Duolingo English Test. Follow Camille, a newly hired secretary at a law firm, as she navigates her first days at the front desk: organizing supplies, guiding visitors, preparing documents, handling phone calls, coordinating departments, and managing the steady rhythm of office life. Each unit blends real-world workplace tasks with academic English training, helping readers think, respond, and communicate like administrative professionals. Whether you're a student, receptionist, office assistant, or educator, this book becomes your workplace language lab — where professional skills meet clarity, confidence, and English fluency. Inside, You'll Discover ?? Practical Office & Secretarial Vocabulary naturally embedded in storytelling ?? Reading Comprehension Exercises for each unit — testing context, decisions, and communication ?? Vocabulary MCQs modeled on exam-style formats (IELTS / CELPIP / TOEFL) ?? Progressive learning path for intermediate and advanced learners (B1–C1 / CLB 6–9) ??? Real workplace situations: visitors, documents, calls, scheduling, supplies, HR, departments ??? Professional communication tips that build confidence in customer-facing roles ?? Sample Unit Unit 1 — First Day at the Front Desk The office lobby was quiet when Camille arrived ten minutes early, ready to make a strong first impression. She opened the drawers, discovering empty boxes of paperclips, dried-out pens, and nearly finished correction fluid. With calm determination, she organized each item, created a supply list, and prepared to restore order. Later, she checked the storage cabinet: torn bags of staples, dusty folders, old tape — a map of neglect she was ready to fix. When Mr. Lemaire arrived, he found her already taking initiative. Impressed, he approved her plan. ?? Reading Comprehension (Sample) Question 1 Why does Camille begin organizing office supplies on her first morning? A) She was asked to do so B) She wants to make the office look decorative C) She notices the supplies are poorly maintained D) She is trying to impress the clients Answer: C) She notices the supplies are poorly maintained. ?? Vocabulary Exercise (Sample) Question: A small metal item used to hold sheets of paper together is a ________. A) Pen B) Paperclip C) Receipt D) Memo Answer: B) Paperclip ? Closing Summary Camille at the Front Desk: Stories in Office Administration turns English learning into a practical, story-driven experience. Through narrative immersion, reflection, and structured exercises, readers develop real workplace vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and build confidence in professional communication — all while preparing for international English exams. Perfect for students, office professionals, secretaries-in-training, and educators, this book invites you to read like a receptionist, think like an administrator, and communicate like a confident professional.

• Autore: Kaya Srilas
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Kaya Srilas
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232139803