How to describe a process
When you have to give a series of instructions to make or produce something there are some common, useful and simple language features you can use to sound fluent and natural. In this programme we use the example of how to cook the perfect omelette to demonstrate this.
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How to describe a process 2 - Giving instructions
In an earlier "How to ... " Callum Robertson looked at the language for describing a process - giving instructions for doing something. In that programme we saw that the imperative was the standard verb form to use and that linking words were important when describing the sequence of instructions. In this programme Callum goes back into the kitchen to look at some more words and phrases which help to link different instructions together.
Making recommendations
In another edition of How to... we looked at the language a manager might use to balance positive and negative comments about a piece of work. This week we move onto the topic of making recommendations for changes. How can we 'soften' our advice in order to seem less bossy?
Don't forget to practise what you've learned with the activity further down this page.
Making positive and negative comments
Imagine that you are a manager in a company and a member of your team asks you to look at something she’s prepared. You’ll probably see some things that you like and some things that you don’t like – but what’s the best way to discuss these points? How can you show your team-member that you like some things but not others?
Showing understanding
When you're listening to someone explain something or tell you something, how can you show that person that you understand him or her? How can you indicate that you are following what is being said - or not following it? In this programme, we look at different ways you can do this using body language, noises, words and intonation.
Directions
n this programme, we look at language you can use when asking for and giving directions.
We listen to our reporter Helen as she tries to find her way around London and the office and we look at different expressions she hears on her journeys
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