NARRATION PRACTICE COLLECTION
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SECTION 1: Daily Life Narrations (Simple Examples)
-------------------------------------------------1. I woke up early today and prepared tea for myself. After that, I read the newspaper for 15 minutes
before getting ready for work.
2. Yesterday evening, I went for a walk in the park. I met one of my neighbors, and we had a short
conversation about the weather.
3. This morning, I cooked breakfast for my family. I made sandwiches and tea. Everyone enjoyed
the meal before leaving for work and school.
4. On Sunday, I cleaned my room. First, I organized the books, then I dusted the shelves, and
finally, I mopped the floor.
5. After lunch, I watched a documentary. It was very informative, and I made some notes to share
with my colleagues.
6. Last night, I spoke with my parents on the phone. We discussed our plans for the upcoming
festival.
7. I went to the grocery store yesterday. I bought vegetables, fruits, and some snacks. The
shopkeeper gave me a discount as well.
8. Every morning, I check my emails. I reply to urgent messages first and then mark other emails for
later.
9. Today evening, I will join my friend for a cup of tea at a nearby café. We plan to discuss our
weekend trip.
10. I am learning new words in English daily. I note down five words, practice sentences, and use
them in my conversations.
SECTION 2: Office Narrations as a Manager
----------------------------------------1. I conducted the weekly team meeting. I started by reviewing the project updates, then I asked
each team member to share their progress. I encouraged open discussions and answered
questions.
2. Yesterday, I had a one-to-one discussion with a team member. I appreciated their performance
and also guided them on areas for improvement. We set clear goals together.
3. I reviewed a quality report submitted by the team. I checked for accuracy, pointed out errors, and
suggested corrections. After that, I approved the final version for submission.
4. I coordinated with the client through a video call. I explained our current status, discussed
challenges, and reassured them about meeting deadlines.
5. I resolved a scheduling conflict. Two team members wanted the same testing slot. I listened to
both and rearranged the schedule so that both could complete their tasks without delay.
SECTION 3: Conflict Resolution Narration (Past Tense)
----------------------------------------------------Last Tuesday afternoon, I noticed some tension between two of my team members, Arjun and
Neha. They had been avoiding direct communication and were sending curt emails to each other. I
decided to address the situation before it affected the project.
I called them into the small meeting room and began in a calm, professional tone, 'Thanks for joining
me on short notice. I understand there has been some confusion and frustration between you both.
Let's take a few minutes to talk it through.'
Arjun was the first to speak. Leaning forward slightly, he said, 'I was responsible for preparing the
final test report, but Neha made changes without informing me. It made me feel like my work wasn't
being respected.'
I nodded to show I was listening and turned to Neha, 'Neha, I'd like to hear your perspective.'
She explained, 'The report needed urgent submission, and I noticed a few errors. I corrected them
to save time, but I should have informed Arjun. It wasn't my intention to bypass him.'
I acknowledged both points, 'I see that you were both working with good intentions, but the lack of
communication caused misunderstandings. Arjun, you're the primary owner of the report, but when
deadlines are tight, Neha can step in - as long as both of you communicate before making changes.'
They both agreed. I closed the discussion by saying, 'Great. Let's treat this as a learning moment
and make sure this kind of miscommunication doesn't happen again. Now, let's get back to focusing
on delivering the project together.'
After the meeting, I noticed they resumed speaking openly with each other and collaborated well on
the remaining tasks.
SECTION 4: Interactive Daily Narrations (Elaborated)
---------------------------------------------------1. Morning Routine at Office
This morning, I arrived at the office at 9:00 AM. I greeted the receptionist with a smile and asked
how her weekend was. Then, I walked to my desk, turned on my laptop, and opened my email. A
colleague stopped by to ask about the status of a project. I explained that I had completed the initial
review and would send the report by afternoon. We agreed to meet at 3:00 PM to discuss final
changes.
2. Team Planning
Yesterday, I called a quick team huddle to discuss our weekly plan. I started by asking each team
member about their top priorities. While they spoke, I noted deadlines and dependencies. One
member mentioned a potential delay due to a supplier issue. I asked questions to understand the
impact and suggested an alternative approach. The team agreed, and we updated the plan
accordingly.
3. Helping a Colleague
Last week, a new team member was struggling to understand our project management software. I
noticed she was hesitant to ask for help. So, I approached her and asked, "Would you like me to
walk you through the process?" She smiled and said yes. I guided her step-by-step, showing how to
log tasks, update statuses, and attach documents. After 20 minutes, she was more confident, and I
told her to reach out anytime.
4. Client Call Preparation
This afternoon, I will have a call with an important client. Before the call, I will review our past
meeting notes, prepare answers for possible questions, and ensure my presentation slides are
ready. During the call, I will greet them warmly, confirm the agenda, and address each point clearly.
After the call, I will summarise decisions and send them in an email.
5. Performance Review
Last month, I conducted a performance review for one of my team members. Before the meeting, I
reviewed their work from the past six months and noted achievements and areas of improvement.
During the discussion, I started with positive feedback to appreciate their hard work. Then, I
discussed areas where they could improve, giving specific examples and suggestions. We set new
goals together, and I assured them of my support.
6. Project Kick-off
Yesterday, I led the kick-off meeting for a new project. I began by welcoming everyone and
introducing the project objectives. I then explained the timeline, key milestones, and each team
member's responsibilities. I encouraged questions to make sure everyone understood their role. At
the end, I summarised the discussion and shared the meeting minutes.
7. Handling Urgent Issue
Last Friday, we received an urgent request from a client to fix a product defect. I immediately called
the engineering team to assess the situation. We identified the root cause and worked on a quick
solution. I kept the client informed throughout the process. By evening, the issue was resolved, and I
sent them a detailed report. The client appreciated our quick action.