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 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.

Submitted by olapls on Fri, 26/07/2024 - 20:22

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yes i do , my teacher in school was very good at her job , she always was inspired me in  life.

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Submitted by Frida Murazaki on Tue, 16/07/2024 - 02:25

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Yes, I do. My father is a teacher. He is intelligent, active and helps students prepare their reports to obtain a degree in Administration. 

He loves his job.

Submitted by sawpaing on Fri, 12/07/2024 - 20:30

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Yes, I do. My father is really good at mathematics.

Submitted by Rami zeghoud on Fri, 12/07/2024 - 13:28

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Yes i do . My friend is a talented football player . He plays football very well since he was 8 yo .Actually he s playing in the 1 st algerian devision at the age of 18 yo and he already scored 25 goals . I hope everythings goes well for him.

Submitted by Loannguyen12 on Sat, 29/06/2024 - 10:53

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Yes, I do. My mom very good at her job on the farm. I have great respect for my mother

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Submitted by Maphan Nin Ra on Thu, 27/06/2024 - 04:12

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Do you know anyone who's really good at their job?

Yes, i do. Actually he is my brother in law. He is really hardworking man and always smart and help others. He has kind hearted man and everyone admire him.

 

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