Soft vs. Assertive Language in English [3 Simple Changes]

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Thank you! I will use those words instead of "So", "I think" and "Pretty".

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1. The movie was interesting and I can't wait to see part two 2. Nora is stuck in traffic and she will run late for the meeting 3. Our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches

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1. The movie was really interesting and I can't wait to see part two! 2. Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting. 3. I'm sure our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches.

[@abhisheksingh-go7yq]

This one is so true, I just realised, I use "I think" so often.

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I agree the concept is new. But I believe this will work.

[@carlosamaral5555]

I think this lesson is great ... no I'm sure that this lesson is great! After this lesson I realized that I use these words a lot, even unintentionally, to soften my meaning. Thank you Annemarie!

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Yes! All language has a purpose! Totally agree!

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Of all lessons I watched on u-tube yours are the best when in cones to practical business communication. Anyway I would appreciate if you use the board or paper as a visual support more often. Thank you very much

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Love you. You have always guided me. Many thanks!

[@melinafrick5255]

I'm still trying to incorporate the words pretty and might in my vocabulary, and now an article wants me to stop using them?! Sorry Fast Company, but I'll follow the best English teacher I've ever had! jajaja Thanks for this new useful lesson, Annemarie!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You are so welcome and thank you for the kind comment!

[@yukograss2804]

I appreciate you teaching always. I have somehow misunderstood "Pretty" as synonymous with "Very" so far!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to recognize it. I try to answer great assignment you gave. ①The movie is the most interesting I have ever seen and I can't wait to see part two. ②Nora is stuck in traffic and she will run late for the meeting. ③I am certainly our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches. That is all. Please take care of yourself.

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The film was interesting and I can't wait to see part two. thank you Annemarie for this important video.

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1.The movie was very interesting and I can't wait to see part two! 2.Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting.3.Our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches.

[@margitiabujamra]

Annemarie, your tip was important. putting "my" opinion makes the sentence more focused, more focused.

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1. The movie was absolutely interesting and i can't wait to see part two!. 2. Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting. 3. I'm certain our team needs to prioritize tasks that should be finished before the product launches.

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1.The movie was so interesting and I can’t wait to see part two!

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Wonderful!

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[@gvsarmento]

Happy to see you again, Annemarie, after holidays and this bellow is my participation to the lesson. Thank you and your team. 1- The movie was really interesting and I can't wait to see part two. 2 - Nora is stuck in traffic and decisively runs late for the meeting. 3 - Our team necessarily needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thank you! It's nice to be back! Great examples, thanks for sharing them here.

[@sakaribellezabienestar9416]

3. Our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finish before the product launches!

[@BernadetteMorris]

Good stuff Devon 🙏 I’m going to implement your teachings to spark my daily practice with my relationships. Thank you!!

[@kyoheikondo207]

Thank you for very interesting lesson. I tried to paraphrase the sentences clearer. - The movie was amazing and I can't wait to see part two. - Nora will be late for the meeting because she is stuck in traffic. - Our team might as well prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Great work!

[@carmelalarovere7306]

Very interesting topic, thanks! Here are my sentences: - The film was extremely interesting, I can't wait to see the second part - Our team needs tasks that need to be completed before product launches -Nora is stuck in traffic and she will be late for the meeting

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Great examples, Carmela. Thanks for sharing them here. I have a question about example 2 though. I see the word "need" twice. Is there another word that might be used?

[@carmelalarovere7306]

@@Speakconfidentenglish Hi Annamarie, I can use 'require', so for example 'Our team needs tasks that require to be completed before the product launches'

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Good alternative! I see there is one important word missing to make this sentence work. Here is the original sentence, "I think our team needs to prioritize tasks that should be completed before the product launches." Can you identify which word to include in your example?

[@carmelalarovere7306]

@@Speakconfidentenglish 'Our team needs to prioritize tasks that should be completed before the product launches.' Now it sounds much better :) Your support is very important

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Perfect!

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[@merabharatmahan7707]

1).The Movie was very interesting & I can’t wait to see part two . 2).Nora is stuck in traffic and can run late for the meeting . 3). I believe our team need to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launch.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Well done, Madhavi! You've made some great changes. I have one question about example 2: is there a different word we can use to replace "can" to indicate the reality of her being late?

[@merabharatmahan7707]

@@Speakconfidentenglish ya I believe we can replace with May or will .. Nora is stuck in traffic and may run late for the meeting . Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting . Please let me know which one is appropriate ..

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Perfect. Either of those will work.

[@nancy3adel]

Thanks very much

[@gaogordon4571]

Our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finishes before the product launches.

[@Eva-nz4tp]

The movie was extremely interesting and I can't wait to see the next part

[@Eva-nz4tp]

There is no doubt that our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches.

[@gaogordon4571]

I believe our team needs to prioritize tasks that must be finished before the product launches.

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Thanks so much for watching, Mercy Dela Rosa! I appreciate it and am very glad to know you're enjoying my lessons.

[@aishazanoun9293]

The movie was certainly interesting and I can't wait to see the part two. Nora is stuck in traffic, so she has to run for the meeting. My team really needs to prioritise tasks that must be finished before the product launches. please, what does " run late" mean?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Hi Aisha, thanks for the question. To run late means to arrive and/or leave later than the time that is expected and, as a result, you may need to hurry.

[@aishazanoun9293]

@@Speakconfidentenglish Many thanks for your answer.

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Thank you so much. My team and I were on a two week break but I'm happy to be back and sharing a new lesson today!

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Like it. Thanks Ammerie 🐳

[@mrspeacelove5218]

Thank you for making this video and empharizing the difference. Quick question - is it correct the sentence about new product "to new or too new? " . wonder to check myself :) thanks again

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Could you provide the full sentence so I can see the context?

[@chanmeidessert4802]

'' Our product is to new to draw any conclusions about it's performance.'' 9:51 For your information. Thank you for your sharing, Your lesson is extremely excellent what I need.

[@elliekrosa418]

This lesson was pretty, very good! I think, know, my colleagues might, will find this useful , as well!!!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Ha! This was excellent. I love the little changes you made. 😊

[@fatemehjafari6279]

"The movie was certainly interesting and I can't wait to see part two." There is also a change in intonation when we change "pretty" to like "absolutely", right?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Great change, Fatemeh. And certainly you could adjust intonation when switching from 'pretty' to 'absolutely.'

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[@wonderland1330]

What assertive means ? And how can we use it in a context?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Good question. To be assertive is to be characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior. So rather than being suggestive about your ideas/intentions, you're stating what you want with bold clarity.

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Thank you.

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[@sakaribellezabienestar9416]

2. Nora is stuck in traffic and she will be late for the meeting!

[@gaogordon4571]

Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting.

[@mariaguadalupeinfanteramir749]

Nora is stuck in traffic, she will run late for the meeting

[@Eva-nz4tp]

Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting:(

[@gaogordon4571]

1.The movie was absolutely interesting and I can’t wait to see part two!

[@fatemehjafari6279]

Nora is stuck in traffic and will run late for the meeting.