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Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you want to challenge someone's ideas? Listen out for useful language for challenging someone's ideas. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Vanya: Guys! I've got it! I've figured it out!
Emir: Figured what out?
Paul: That it's polite to knock on the door before coming in?
Vanya: This idea is just too good, Paul! It's too good!
Paul: Go on, then.
Vanya: So! Cats!
Emir: I'm a bit lost. What are you talking about?
Vanya: Videos. Cat videos! For our social media account. Hundreds of them. Everyone loves cats!
Paul: I hate cats.
Vanya: Everyone except you, Paul.
Paul: Have you considered the fact that we're a branding agency, not a pet shop?
Vanya: I take your point, Paul, but, come on, be imaginative! Cat videos are some of the most searched videos on the internet.
Emir: I see where you're coming from, Vanya, but I think I agree with Paul here. How is this relevant for a branding agency?
Vanya: Look. Social media, it's a numbers game. If we share dozens of cat videos each day, then we get more followers.
Emir: That's true. So how exactly do you see this working? I mean, who's going to find all these videos?
Vanya: Erm, OK, I'm very aware of the challenges here, but I'm convinced this is going to work.
Paul: I'm not so sure.
Emir: Well, I guess you have to look at it from both sides. Why don't we try it for a couple of weeks and see if there's any impact?
Vanya: Great! We are going to get so many more followers. I'm absolutely positive!
Paul: Good luck with that! I hope it doesn't turn out to be a cat-astrophe ... What? ... It's a good joke.
Ana: Hello again! Well, I thought that was a good joke! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for challenging someone's ideas? Listen to me and then repeat.
I'm a bit lost. What are you talking about?
Have you considered the fact that we're a branding agency, not a pet shop?
I take your point, but be imaginative.
I see where you're coming from.
I think I agree with Paul here.
How exactly do you see this working?
I'm very aware of the challenges here, but I'm convinced this will work.
You have to look at it from both sides.
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to challenge someone's ideas in English. Bye for now!
Actually not at all, because i don't have a job at the right moment so that's why i have never tried unusual ideas before but it seemes cool to discuss your ideass and try to convince them at work
Actually not, I've tried some challenging idea but I think they were not unusual. convincing managers to do something unusual is quite hard and it's better to have evidence that it will work.
Have you ever tried any unusual ideas at work?
Yes, I see some colleagues that give some unusual ideas in other work which is not a good habit. Everyone wants to solve a problem with their focus. Giving unusual ideas sometimes complicates a simple problem.
Yes, when I was working in the past, I always tried to make some barbecues at work. I met all my mates to enjoy ourselves and talk to each other, and we had a lot of fun.
yes, Once we take note about of birthday date all workers and in the moment of it brithday, we did celebrated with a cake.
Fun, entertaining and productive for learning while enjoying it, excellent video quality, and with activities that motivate you. Without a doubt, high-quality materials. I love the British Council!
it's funny the fact that I've never been in a office because I'm currently studying English and I'm just an student who wants to achieve his goals, But I'm sure, perhaps in the future I'll be talking with other foreing guys in a office, and I think that will be a good experience, but at the moment, I'm still studying. Thanks very much for all this useful frases, I might use them in my next conversation with my friends.
Actually, I have never tried unusual ideas at work because we simply don't discuss ,,,,i wish we could discuss and express ourselves.
that was great, I don't use unusual words at work.