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 Pasham on Wed, 05/11/2025 - 11:38

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I'm sorry. I can't turn off switch of my mobile phone every time. But, it isn't with me when I am studying English and reading book. Bye for now.

Submitted by NARIN0809 on Wed, 05/11/2025 - 11:34

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No, not all the time, because sometimes I need it to search for information or make plans. So when I really need to concentrate, I just put it on silent mode.

Submitted by nguyenhangnga on Sat, 01/11/2025 - 09:42

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yes, i sometimes switch off my phone to focus

Submitted by NGUYEN Hang on Sun, 26/10/2025 - 10:02

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No, I don't switch my phone off. I put it on silent when I'm working, so I don't miss any calls or messages.

Submitted by gummybearii on Fri, 26/09/2025 - 15:48

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Yes, I do. I often do it when I start to learn English. I think it helps me more focus on the lesson and learn productive

Submitted by Hernando444 on Mon, 15/09/2025 - 12:59

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Yes, usually when I'm studying, I need silence and concentration. 

Submitted by fleur de des on Sat, 13/09/2025 - 17:50

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no the phone is not a problem form me but often i put it silent .

Submitted by Mohammed.Ramadan. on Mon, 08/09/2025 - 17:53

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No, it is  very hard. But I can do that.

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