Making suggestions

In this video, Noelia and Yuna have a very good meeting. Listen to the language they use for making suggestions 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.

Transcript

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

 

Do you know what to say when you make suggestions? Listen out for useful language for making suggestions. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this!

 

Yuna: OK, this time let's focus. Phones off.

Noelia: Yes, and in my bag! 

Yuna: Ready?

Noelia: I'm ready.

Yuna: We have half an hour.

Noelia: OK, let's go!

Yuna: How about starting with social media?

Noelia: Sure. Engagement is up 15 per cent this month.

Yuna: Good. So let's go for 20 per cent for next month.

Noelia: Yeah, sure. I'll tell the team. We'll need some extra help to make it work.

Yuna: Agreed. Good idea.

Yuna: Why don't you ask Vanya to help you create a new social media plan?

Noelia: OK, no problem. Shall we present it at the next team meeting together?

Yuna: Good plan. Can you let Paul see it first? 

Noelia: Sure, I'll do that.

Yuna: Anything else? 

Noelia: No, that's it. 

Yuna: And that's half an hour! We did it! 

Noelia: We're really good at this! 

 

Ana: Hello again! Wow, that was a good meeting! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for making suggestions? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

Let's focus.

How about starting with social media?

Yeah, sure.

We'll need some extra help.

Agreed. Good idea.

Why don't you ask Vanya?

OK, no problem.

Shall we present it at the meeting?

Good plan.

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you make suggestions in English. Bye for now!

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Submitted by Jeniada on Wed, 05/03/2025 - 10:58

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No, it's really hard for me to turn it off sometimes 

Submitted by Sa Wan on Wed, 26/02/2025 - 14:57

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I rarely off my phone but I set my phone on silent mode. Loudly phone ringing is really annoying to all of us. 

Submitted by rasaraguro on Wed, 12/02/2025 - 22:45

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Thank you for these exercises.

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Submitted by Marcelo Cristo on Sun, 02/02/2025 - 04:30

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I liked the lesson. Very good.

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Submitted by aashojoni on Sat, 11/01/2025 - 10:41

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I don't switched off my phone at work but I usually put it on silent mode.

Submitted by mustafa2025 on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 18:08

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yes, I do switch off my mobile phone sometimes. when I need to concentrate on a task, I find that turning off my phone helps reduce distractions.

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Submitted by GP. on Thu, 02/01/2025 - 22:09

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It's amazing way to learn English it's pretty easy&nbsp

Submitted by alitak123 on Sat, 28/12/2024 - 17:54

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hello 

it's my first day learning in this website and i think it's a good way to improve my English skills especially in speaking and listening. However, we sometimes need real or native speakers to practice it.