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Caroline A

DISAGREEING POLITELY WITH YOUR MANAGER

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Let's get into real workplace talk—how to say no to your manager without sounding rude. You’ll speak, roleplay, and learn how to soften your words using natural, polite language.

By the end, you will:
Practice using polite modals like would, could, might
Learn how to soften disagreement naturally
Respond to tough requests in a professional way
Roleplay realistic work situations with confidence

Questions list

1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Give reasons for your answers

2. Managers are always right

3. It’s OK to say no at work

4. Deadlines should always flexible

1. What kind of things do employees usually disagree with their managers about?

2. How would you feel if someone disagreed with you in front of others at work?

3. What would you do if your boss asked you to work on your day off?

4. What’s the best way to tell your manager you think they’re wrong?

5. How do you usually say no to someone at work without sounding rude?

6. When is it better to stay quiet, even if you disagree?

7. Class activity

1. Interact Freely

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned

Caroline A

Session Details

Jun. 06 Fri , 04:00

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DISAGREEING POLITELY WITH YOUR MANAGER

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Questions list

1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Give reasons for your answers

2. Managers are always right

3. It’s OK to say no at work

4. Deadlines should always flexible

1. What kind of things do employees usually disagree with their managers about?

2. How would you feel if someone disagreed with you in front of others at work?

3. What would you do if your boss asked you to work on your day off?

4. What’s the best way to tell your manager you think they’re wrong?

5. How do you usually say no to someone at work without sounding rude?

6. When is it better to stay quiet, even if you disagree?

7. Class activity

1. Interact Freely

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

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DISAGREEING POLITELY WITH YOUR MANAGER

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Questions list

1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Give reasons for your answers

2. Managers are always right

3. It’s OK to say no at work

4. Deadlines should always flexible

1. What kind of things do employees usually disagree with their managers about?

2. How would you feel if someone disagreed with you in front of others at work?

3. What would you do if your boss asked you to work on your day off?

4. What’s the best way to tell your manager you think they’re wrong?

5. How do you usually say no to someone at work without sounding rude?

6. When is it better to stay quiet, even if you disagree?

7. Class activity

1. Interact Freely

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Session Details

Report course

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