Speak like a Manager: Verbs 1
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Published 2018-04-02
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Hi. I'm Rebecca from engVid. Today I'm especially excited to welcome you to a new series that I've created called: "How to Speak like a Manager". In this series you will learn how to take general English and upgrade it to business English. Okay? And we'll be doing that by looking at different verbs that you can use, adjectives, nouns, and so on. Okay? But today in this lesson we will be focusing on eight verbs. But you might be asking: "Only eight verbs and I can become a manager?" Well, yes. "Why?" Because I'm going to show you how these eight verbs, to start with, can actually be used in hundreds of ways, in different collocations or combinations of words, so therefore you'll be able to use them in all kinds of situations. Definitely in professional situations, but also in social situations or personal situations. Okay? So, let's start right now. Okay.
So let's suppose what you want to say in general English or regular English is something like this: "I need to find out what's wrong." Okay? Now, on this side is all the regular English or the general English. Okay? And on this side we're going to express the same idea, but in higher English, in more advanced business English or more professional English. And you're going to help me because I didn't write the word in yet. You're going to help me because perhaps you already know some of these words, but even if you know them you might not realize how many different ways we can actually use those same words, and that's what I want you to be able to do. Okay? So suppose your idea in your mind is that: "I need to find out what's wrong." So how can we say that in more professional English? "I need to", the verb starts with "i": "I need to _______ the problem. I need to identify the problem." Okay? So, our first word today is "identify". Say it after me: "identify the problem". Good.
Now, suppose the idea you're trying to convey is: "I need to fix the problem." Okay? "Fix" is a very ordinary word, so what better word could we use here? "I need to _______ the issue or the issues. I need to", you might know this word. "I need to resolve", okay? So, "resolve" is just like "solve", but usually we say: "Solve the problem", but we might say: "Resolve the issue". And "resolve" is an even higher, more advanced word. And the higher vocabulary that you use, the more professional you will sound. Okay? And that's what our goal is. Right?
Okay, next: "I need to give people confidence." So what's a good word or verb for that? "To give somebody confidence" is to, something starts with "m": "I need to _______ my employees. I need to..." Do you know this word? I'm sure you've heard it. "Motivate". Okay? Say it after me: "Motivate" or "motivate". You can say the "t"; sometimes it's easier and clearer for people to understand you when you say the "t". So let's say the "t" now: "Motivate. I need to motivate my employees" or: "I need to motivate my employees." Okay? Instead of saying: "I need to give people confidence", because you see that all the verbs here are very ordinary, everyday verbs, and those are higher-level verbs.
Next: "I need to give clients my attention." Again, we have a very weak verb here, so how can you say that: "I need to give my attention to my clients or give clients my attention"? The word... The verb starts with "f": "I need to _______ on our clients." What's the verb? Do you know it? "I need to focus", okay? Say it after me: "Focus". Be careful how you pronounce this word because otherwise it can sound improper. All right? "I need to focus on our clients." Sounds a lot better than saying: "I need to give my attention to my clients." Okay? "I need to focus".
All Comments (21)
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Make sure to watch my new Speak Like a Manager lesson on adjectives! You'll learn words like "essential", "beneficial", "advisable", and more. https://youtu.be/qoAJBdwmLuo
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She's motivating us all to become managers in our own right. Thank you mam.
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English is my first language, I generally try to keep it simple but listening to you makes me realize how smarter I would sound. I will use this in my upcoming interview. Thank you.
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I need to stay FOCUS and IMPLEMENT what I just learned today! Thank you for MOTIVATING ME🙏
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Grammar can be a fairly dry subject to teach, but Rebecca is talented and inspiring and makes the subject interesting. Rebecca is exemplary and is a good ambassador for her profession.
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Thank you for watching! Small changes in vocabulary can produce BIG results. If you want to upgrade your academic or professional English further, I teach privately online. You can contact me here: www.rebeccaezekiel.com/
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Listening to your teachings have greatly motivated me to identify my weakness in speaking fluent English, and I have resolved to start implementing whatever I learn to maximize my understanding.
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I got all verbs as soon as I understand what you're trying to teach. Thanks a lot. Been forgetting how rephrase my thoughts lately. I'm actually pressured how I'll speak during my job interview. It'll definitely help. Thanks again!
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Focus on your goals, maximize your efficiency, minimize the wastage of time, and implement strict self control. Thank you for the lessons.
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Thank you teacher, I will focus more to maximize my vocabulary to minimize use of ordinary English and will motivate others to identify their hurdles and resolve it quickly however it is important we implement what we learn and identify our shortcomings
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This "Speak like a Manager" lesson is truly a foundation for both personally and professionally. Thank you, Rebecca!
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I need to focus on my goals to maximize my efficiency and be more productive. The teaching has been motivative.
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Rebecca, your videos are excellent. I am a native English speaker and, if I'm honest (hopefully, as you would expect), answered the missing, key words without any problems. BUT, your lesson reminds, even native speakers, not to be sloppy and to express ourselves with very specific, more powerful and, engaging language. Thanks for posting.
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Rebecca is clear in her teaching. Her teachings are useful, practical, and motivating. She focuses on the importance of vocabulary and collocation at its best. I’m grateful for her excellent lessons.
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I am often afraid of speaking english in front of crowd, now I need to resolve my problem by identifying the root cause and motivate myself by maximise practice in english with other people
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Thank you teacher Rebecca for this wonderful lesson. It fosters me on focusing in my English learning process. I've been following you for long because your lessons are motivating me. English is my third language, which means I'm still learning it, and I'm so grateful to make a sentence like this. Cheers from Mozambique 🇲🇿, Africa.
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Ms. Rebecca, You are doing great! Thank you for sharing to the world your knowledge. This type of tutorials are treasure-kind that no one can take away.
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Thank you for this teaching. The lack of business verbs in my vocabulary is stopping me from advancing in my career. This is exactly what I have to implement everyday to progress. Sandra
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Mam your teaching style is so satisfying,God bless you, HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY.
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Thank you for this lesson. Here’s what I came up with this lesson: I identify discrepancies among my staff members and resolve these issues as soon as I can and also motivate them to focus on providing quality customer service to our clients. This has helped minimise our customers complaints and maximise our earnings. Now I am looking to generate more businesses and implement the same strategy as it has always produced the desired result.
