Talking about other people

In this video, Noelia and Yuna talk about someone they know. Listen to the language they use for talking about other people 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 talk about other people? Listen out for useful language for talking about other people. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Yuna: How's your new project going?

Noelia: It's going really well.

Yuna: Great. Do you work with the digital team? 

Noelia: Yes, I'm helping them with a new website.

Yuna: So, do you know Anya Patel?

Noelia: Yes, I do. I just emailed her.

Yuna: She's lovely, isn't she? I worked with her in my last job.

Noelia: Yeah, I like her a lot. 

Yuna: She's very good at her job. She's an excellent businessperson.

Noelia: Really?

Yuna: Yeah, she always gets what she wants.

Noelia: Oh … I still need to discuss the contract with her.

Yuna: I see. OK … 

Noelia: That's her!

Yuna: Good luck!

Noelia: Thanks.

Noelia: Hello, Anya. Noelia speaking!


 

Ana: Hello again! Good luck, Noelia! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for talking about other people? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

Do you work with the digital team?

Do you know Anya Patel?

Yes, I do.

She's lovely, isn't she?

She's very good at her job.

She's an excellent businessperson.


Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you talk about other people in English. Bye for now!

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Submitted by iriscj444 on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 05:41

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I know two people who I admire. and they are super dedicated in what they do and super salespeople. my english so far is so basic, but i´m improving my english

Submitted by StefanoBertuletti on Fri, 08/11/2024 - 21:14

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Yes I know. Her name is Carol and she is a very good manager. She works with her digital team and she is very good in her job. She helped me about my new website.

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Submitted by ASSAMOI on Fri, 25/10/2024 - 11:03

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Yes I do.  She Called Israelle N'GUESSAN. she is very good at her job. She is our HR Manager. She is an excellent Manager and Writer.
 

Submitted by yao qin on Fri, 27/09/2024 - 21:23

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yes, i do. my good friend anja is very good at work. her work is efficient and productive. everyone likes working with her.

Submitted by albertmary on Tue, 17/09/2024 - 16:37

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I know a tech lead who’s an outstanding programmer. He’s proficient in multiple programming languages and excels at sharing his expertise with other developers.

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Submitted by bero414 on Thu, 29/08/2024 - 08:59

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Hi,

Yes, I do. My husband is very good at his job.
He is an excellent emergency consultant.

Submitted by hatice2 on Fri, 23/08/2024 - 16:41

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Yes I do. He is a mentor . I dont know him closer but ı hear that he is very good in his job. I wish I work with him for improving my skills and preparin study plan to my goals

Submitted by lumiane on Fri, 09/08/2024 - 02:37

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Yes, that's my colleague. She's an excellent lab technician

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Submitted by zino on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:31

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Yes, there are many people known for being exceptional in their fields.