Business English at Work - Talking to your Boss - American and British English

[@carolinema5019]

Language is an art form. Even small changes can lead to different results. Today's lesson taught me very useful information.

[@highlevellistening]

We absolutely agree! These kinds of nuances are so important!

[@alfredonieto4412]

Thank you Kat and Mark, this lesson is awesome. SometImes, I do not understand completely an instruction or guideline, and I used to say, 'could you explain to me again? when 'Could you clarify the task for me again', sounds much more polite but at the same time, self secure. You do not give the impression you don't know what you're doing. Thanks a lot!

[@highlevellistening]

That's great! Yes just these little changes in language can make a big difference - we're glad you could pick up a good new phrase!

[@maryam563]

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[@highlevellistening]

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[@motherschooltomsk]

Thank you!!! I've been listening all evening ❤

[@highlevellistening]

That's so great! We hope it's a useful video!

[@gayathrisanjeewani9355]

Accually,today i learn real polite way to communicate with my co workers.upto now I thought any how to tell my ideas but really it is not the way there are many soft ways. Thank you very nuch ny dearest courches.

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome! It's hard to find these kinds of polite / professional expressions in English textbooks, and often the softer the better (especially in the UK!).

[@dejavu0909]

Thank you for the video. Very informative and helpful! 👍

[@highlevellistening]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fedchenushka]

Thank you again for the useful information

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[@hugocolindres2734]

Muy buen video

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[@kenyup7936]

Thanks!

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome Ken!

[@MuhannadBlan]

Thank you so much🤍

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[@mohamedsaed2714]

Thank you very much for the explanation of this important lesson

[@highlevellistening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zalfanauraofficial7651]

Thank you.. really helpful for me

[@highlevellistening]

We're so glad you found it helpful!

[@AnLe-cb5pm]

This podcast is really helpful for me, I could actually understand some of words that I confused before 😊

[@highlevellistening]

That's so great to hear! We're glad you found it useful!

[@girlyranasinghe345]

Thank you very much dear Mr. Mark and Miss kat. I deeply appreciate your great job. Wish you all the best as usual.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@lucasSouza-dr7re]

I am really satisfected with this classes and I am loving all the videos . I'll watch all of them and download all the PDF's , God bless you for everything!!

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much! Well done for studying so hard!

[@Faz-p8m]

Please, Where could I download pdf's. Thank you.

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@@Faz-p8m you need fisrt to become a member of the channell than you go in videos and there you will find the option to members only , there you can download the pdfs about the classes

[@jefferson4295]

Amazing

[@highlevellistening]

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Thank you so much

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Thank you very much. Realy interesting ❤

[@highlevellistening]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us!

[@MHDSOHAIL09]

Great👍

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks so much!

[@namonjesimpamba7821]

Thanks for these beautiful lessons am finding them very useful.

[@highlevellistening]

Glad to hear that!

[@Ling-d3l]

Really enjoy this session, hope to have more video or series to talk about business English and communication! Much appreciated!

[@highlevellistening]

We will definitely keep going with some more business English videos, some in the next weeks!

[@SharminRitu-rc8sr]

I am new here. I do enjoy your vedio and learn so many things which was totally unknown for me. Very much thankful to you.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks for your kind words, we really appreciate it!

[@Subhanallah0000]

The phrase I really like from this lesson is: Can I get your thoughts= what do you think. ❤❤

[@highlevellistening]

Great! We're so glad you picked up something new!

[@miranda7747]

I think the right communication is important on a daily basis as well,not only for working. Personally, It always stands up for me when someone communicates in a polite,respectful manner. Though not in a fake way :) Some generally have a double standard attitude, like that's ok if I talk with you rudely or directly, but if you make them taste their own medicine then it's a problem:-) We all have our problems, just being a bit nice does not hurt anyone:)

[@highlevellistening]

"Manners cost nothing"! I totally agree, if you can be kind and sensitive to others in the workplace, you should go far. "Kill them with kindness" is another phrase, which means you are so nice that people *can't* be rude about you 😉

[@miranda7747]

​@@highlevellisteninggood sayings! Thanks:-)

[@terrence9477]

I real enjoy this channel. My request if could make an episode on how to welcome and chair a meeting. Thanks

[@highlevellistening]

Interesting suggestion! Thanks for sharing and we'll add it to our list of future videos ideas!

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[@highlevellistening]

That's so great! Thank you so much for your support and we're glad you found us!

[@supriyasharma6484]

Thank you Kat and Mark for such a wonderful initiative...It is helping everyone around 🎉

[@highlevellistening]

Our pleasure!

[@liudmylapanasievych8891]

Hi guys! Thanks a lot for the useful expressions. Could you explain what phrases are usually used to ask for a raise? Thank!

[@highlevellistening]

Great question! Here are some possible ideas: 1. Direct approach: 'I would like to discuss the possibility of a salary adjustment based on my performance and contributions.' 'Can we schedule a meeting to talk about my compensation? I’d like to review my progress and the impact I’ve made.' 2. Based on achievements: 'Given the success of the recent projects I’ve led, I’d like to discuss how my compensation can better reflect the value I bring.' 'In light of my increased responsibilities, I believe it's a good time to revisit my salary.' 3. More formal request: 'I would like to request a salary review, as I’ve taken on additional duties and believe my role has evolved.' Hope that helps, and good luck!

[@liudmylapanasievych8891]

You are so kind! Thank you! It really helps me!!! I wish you much inspiration and success in your work!!!!

[@AnilSaini-hf9oq]

Would you guide me please how I can get pdf of this episode

[@highlevellistening]

Check our community page and you will see posts that are exclusive to HLL members. They will have the links to the PDFs 😀

[@Julina0316]

Thank you teachers as always. I think I've been confused about the usage of "quite" in the sentence "I don't quite understand". I thought it means a lot or very much instead of meaning "completely". Very good to know! But if I actually get little understanding of the task, what are some polite and easy ways to express?

[@highlevellistening]

Glad to help clarify the use of 'quite'! 😊 If you're not fully understanding something and want to express it politely, here are some easy ways to say it: 1. Polite and indirect: 'I’m not sure I fully understand the task. Could you explain it again, please?' 'I’m a bit confused about some parts. Would you mind going over it again?' 2. More direct: 'I don’t really get the full picture. Could you clarify it for me?' 'I’m having a little trouble understanding. Could you provide more details?' These phrases keep things polite and help you ask for further explanation. Hope that helps!

[@Farfalinaer]

Hi, I am so happy to have found this channel. Would it be possible to get the transcription of the videos?

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If you join us as a High Level Listening member then you can get all the PDFs!

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First what you are doing is appreciated. Kindly introduce some other materials.

[@highlevellistening]

Thanks very much! Many many more videos to come!

[@rainlove9226]

Hi there, I'm trying to look for the video in which you teach how to direct people to some desired location, which I viewed some times in the past. I kept scrolling up and down on your video list but could not find it. Could you help tell me how to go to that video, please.

[@highlevellistening]

I did a bit of digging too, is it this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/homsYYh5odtnbLs

[@rainlove9226]

@@highlevellistening Yes, it really is. Thank you very much for helping me out. I intended to keep digging for it sometime later when I have spare time. You are such a life savor🥰

[@highlevellistening]

You're very welcome! 🙏

[@rosanacardoso8046]

"Can I take a day off for personal reasons"? The boss: Are you sick? coworkers: Absolutely, no. We need you here tomorrow 😅🤭 Joke aside! Good, I love these classes.👏🏼

[@highlevellistening]

Haha "personal reasons" is the best excuse! You're very welcome! 🙏

[@kovalskine1740]

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[@lucasSouza-dr7re]

theachers , do you use to do live classes?

[@highlevellistening]

Unfortunately we don't offer 1-on-1 classes at the moment, but if that changes we'll be sure to let you know!

[@ninalam2002]

Oh, I used to be so direct, and no one corrected me 😢

[@highlevellistening]

It's okay! Now you know so many different ways to talk to your boss, colleagues / clients. Sometimes it's even good to be direct so there is no confusion or if something is serious and urgent.

[@rasool747]

Pdf ?

[@highlevellistening]

You can get the PDF by joining us as an HLL member. The first link in the video description is how to do that

[@ЗулейхаАзимова-я2т]

Thanks a million, dear coaches!The main point is being polite to be heard of any problem.

[@highlevellistening]

We totally agree! Thanks for studying with us once again