Talking about other people

In this video, Noelia and Yuna talk about someone they know. Listen to the language they use for talking about other people and practise saying the useful phrases.

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.

Preparation

Speaking A1: Talking about other people – preparation

Transcript

Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!

Do you know what to say when you talk about other people? Listen out for useful language for talking about other people. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

Yuna: How's your new project going?

Noelia: It's going really well.

Yuna: Great. Do you work with the digital team?

Noelia: Yes, I'm helping them with a new website.

Yuna: So, do you know Anya Patel?

Noelia: Yes, I do. I just emailed her.

Yuna: She's lovely, isn't she? I worked with her in my last job.

Noelia: Yeah, I like her a lot.

Yuna: She's very good at her job. She's an excellent businessperson.

Noelia: Really?

Yuna: Yeah, she always gets what she wants.

Noelia: Oh … I still need to discuss the contract with her.

Yuna: I see. OK …

Noelia: That's her!

Yuna: Good luck!

Noelia: Thanks.

Noelia: Hello, Anya. Noelia speaking!

Ana: Hello again! Good luck, Noelia! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about other people? Listen to me and then repeat.

Do you work with the digital team?

Do you know Anya Patel?

Yes, I do.

She's lovely, isn't she?

She's very good at her job.

She's an excellent businessperson.

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about other people in English. Bye for now!

Discussion

Do you know anyone who's really good at their job?

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A1 Elementary

Yes, I know a lot of people who are good at their job. My husband is one of them. He's a mechanical engineer and he really loves his career. He tries to improve himself and always does the best he can. He's seriously engaged and fully comitted to his work. His boss appreciates his work and knows he is doing a great job.

My husband is too. He’s also mechanical engineering and He keens on his job.

I know a few persons who are really good at their work. And I hope very much that I am good at my work too.

Oh, yeah. I know plenty of guys who really good at their job. They all inspired me to better myself, motivated me to do my job as best as I can, became who I am. I think it's particularly important to the young employees to have near someone with whom to take an example, who can elevate your skills. And I'm just talking not about hard skills but about soft skills as well. You can learn how to work in a team, how to motivate yourself, how to cope with deadline times etc. And don't forget about this when you become a professional yourself - help your own youngers in return.

Yes, I know many persons who are really good at their work, like my friend Hussain.

Talking about other people

Preparation

Transcript

Task 1

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Discussion

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