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 salehsaeed on Thu, 10/07/2025 - 06:48

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when i want to do my tasks, i have to switch off my phone to conentrate and perform those tasks professionaly and accurately.

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Submitted by Eskafeca on Thu, 12/06/2025 - 13:06

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No, I don't need to turn it off. When I need to concentrate, I just do what I have to do.

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Submitted by haifa23 on Thu, 12/06/2025 - 12:47

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Do you ever switch off your mobile phone to help you focus?

 

Yes, I do that usually. 

Submitted by Nad.M on Tue, 03/06/2025 - 19:45

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Yes I do

When I need to study

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Submitted by linkin on Wed, 14/05/2025 - 09:06

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Yeah,  Mostly during my Exam times.

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Submitted by Ahmed_Sayed703 on Tue, 29/04/2025 - 16:10

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absolutely yes, I'll switch off my phone before meeting or when I am doing anything important 

Submitted by neuro1987 on Mon, 28/04/2025 - 03:36

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I have realized the great content in the text, learning how to make suggestions in English is eventually the right route to building the language.

Submitted by abukele on Sat, 26/04/2025 - 07:25

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yes, in order to focus on my work I always switch my phone off.

Submitted by jian- on Wed, 23/04/2025 - 19:04

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Yes, I do 

When I want to do something, especially when I am studying, I always turn off the notifications. 

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