[Jamie] B2 8.3 Communication skills ex 7 + 9

Complete the phrases from the video using the words below.

Coaching

What are your  (options / goals / concerns)?
How would you 1 ​ (a)   about the idea of (a fresh challenge / going abroad for a while / shadowing colleague for a week)?
How do you think you could best ( 2 ​ (b)   / achieve) this?
Do you think you 3 ​ (c)   (get some further training / look at other options)?
Have you considered (doing some research / applying for this role)?
I can't 4 ​ (d)   you what to do, but I can help you decide.

• tell
• should
• feel
• approach

Complete the phrases from the video using the words below.

Mentoring      

You 5​ (a)   get (some further training / more details).
You need to 6 ​ (b)   (a decision / your mind up) about this soon.
I think it would be best for you to (wait a while / think about it).
If I 7 ​ (c)   you, I'd (take this opportunity / ask for additional resources).

• were
• should
• make

Complete the dialogue using the words and phrases below.

A: Thanks for your 1 ​ (a)   , Simone. What should I do next?

B:What 2 ​ (b)   do you have as a next step?

A:Well, I'm not sure. What would you do if you were me?

B:If I were you, I'd take this 3 ​ (c)   .

A:OK. So if I do that, what should I do first?

B: Have you 4 ​ (d)   enrolling on a course?

A: That could be a 5​ (e)   , I think.

B:     I think you need to make your mind up about this soon.

• support
• options
• opportunity
• considered
• good idea

which category is this sentence?

Currently, I feel unsure about my ability to clearly convey ideas during team discussions.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward

which category is this sentence?

I want to improve my communication skills to lead more effective team meetings.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward

which category is this sentence?

1. The project is behind schedule, and some team members are not meeting deadlines.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward

which category is this sentence?

1. I’ll schedule a meeting with my manager to discuss leadership opportunities and create an actionable plan.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward

which category is this sentence?

1. The main obstacle is that the team lacks clear direction, but I could implement a better project tracking system.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward

which category is this sentence?

I aim to transition to a leadership role within the next year.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward

which category is this sentence?

1. I will commit to attending one communication workshop this month and practice active listening in meetings.

• goal

• reality

• options/ obstacles

• way forward