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 Olegovna on Sun, 30/03/2025 - 09:00

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Hello, everybody!

Yes I know. Her name is Anna and she is a very good manager. She is very good at her job. She always gets what she wants. She helped us about our new project.

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Submitted by tolnolansana2025 on Wed, 26/03/2025 - 10:08

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Submitted by Fercita on Fri, 07/03/2025 - 20:17

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Absolutely, I used to admire someone in my last job. She was extremely good at her job. She is the kind of person who is fluent at english. She had the ability to commmunicate with everybody en both language english and spanish. She also had leadership skills. Sadly, she was fired.

Submitted by Sa Wan on Tue, 04/03/2025 - 06:00

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Yes, I do. Her name is Ma Ma Swe. She is really good at her job. She works actively and intelligently, even during long duty hours. She also communicates well with multi stake holders. I enjoy working with her.

Submitted by mustafa2025 on Tue, 07/01/2025 - 21:47

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Yes, I know Captain Rafat, who is an exceptional tugboat master; his expertise and skill on the water are truly impressive.

Submitted by MohamedAli on Sun, 29/12/2024 - 09:17

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it is my first day learning English on this website , i am very happy to study those lessons , they will level up my level in English 

Submitted by Phuchan on Sat, 28/12/2024 - 14:19

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helo, I'm really appreciate your free course, its help me speaking English better and also provide me with new phrases in conversation

Submitted by Muhammed Zagog on Mon, 09/12/2024 - 19:17

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I'm from Egypt.

It's so exciting place to live.

It has lots of pretty places to go for vacations and also it's a perfect place for tourism.

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Submitted by Muhammed Zagog on Mon, 09/12/2024 - 18:46

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Yes, i do.

I know a friend of mine, who is pretty perfect at his job.

He is so creative, helpful and hard worker.

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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

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