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 Jamilya on Sat, 17/08/2024 - 12:49

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Good video, short and useful.

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Submitted by Merza on Mon, 12/08/2024 - 07:53

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I would always turn off my mobile phone whenever I'm studying for an upcoming exam to help focus better on my studies.

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Submitted by zino on Tue, 06/08/2024 - 10:46

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I always switch off my mobile phone to help me focus and do my job well.

Submitted by 1terrenote on Thu, 11/07/2024 - 14:13

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In my private life, I switch off my phone when I concentrate. I also do it to listen to the silence ;). Silence is precious to preserve our health.

In my professional life, it is impossible for me to turn off my phone.

Submitted by sawpaing on Sat, 06/07/2024 - 21:53

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Actually, I don't switch off my phone. I just put it away when I need to focus on something.

Submitted by Loannguyen12 on Fri, 28/06/2024 - 17:39

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Yes, I do. It help me be more productive in at my work

 

Submitted by tkazerooni on Sat, 15/06/2024 - 14:02

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No, I can concentrate well when I do every job. I studied in front of the TV when I was young. Now I can do my tasks even in noisy places. Of course, this is a good habit for me. 

Submitted by frohar1 on Mon, 10/06/2024 - 14:38

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Actually iam using phone more, even i follow these lessons with my phone,so I don’t switch my phone off but I put it away and do my works

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Submitted by Lovish on Thu, 06/06/2024 - 15:55

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Yes, I always do. I study for about 8 hours every day. I need to stay focused during those hours, so I switch off my phone.

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