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 Mai Anh on Mon, 03/06/2024 - 08:11

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Yes, I do. When I focus on studying or preparing for my examination, I always switch off my phone because it may be distracting when the phone rings or someone sends a message to me. 

Submitted by Davidtien on Tue, 28/05/2024 - 09:23

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No, I just switch my phone to smode

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Submitted by Maphan Nin Ra on Sat, 18/05/2024 - 11:32

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Honestly, I don't always switch off my mobile phone. Actually, mobile phone really disturbs us to waste time. And I even couldn't focus well because I am addicted to use internet. But I am trying to switch off my phone to get more productive at my work.

Submitted by ngabichbongg on Wed, 17/04/2024 - 04:39

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yes, I always do it. I turn off wifi, turn on silence mode and put it away from me like the girls in the video. It helps me concentrate on my study and not disrupted. so, I think it is one of the most tip to make us work and study productively.  

Submitted by zaherrrr on Sat, 23/03/2024 - 13:09

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I don't close it, but I put it away from me.

hah, this is a good method how to be more productive in the work. Now i`m not completely rid of it yet, but i`m trying, and i know, if i will be less distructed by my phone, than i get rid of this habit and will be unaddicted from my phone.

Submitted by miwa on Sat, 23/03/2024 - 08:33

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No, I know it's more helpful for focus but I am phone addiction...

Submitted by Ahmed Fawzi on Thu, 21/03/2024 - 05:42

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yes, I always switch off my phone during studying and working.

 

Submitted by DigitalDragon on Fri, 15/03/2024 - 07:46

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I think it's crucial to put our phones on silent mode because nowadays social media notifications can be overwhelming and distract us.

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