[E] Communication

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

turnover

[ 'turn-oh-ver ]

noun

- the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people

The factory has a high turnover of staff.

clarify

[ 'klar-uh-fahy ]

verb

- to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear

Can you clarify this long sentence?

sensitive

[ 'sen-si-tiv ]

adjective

- a sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people

We'd better keep off that sensitive topic.

break sth down

phrasal verb

- to divide or cause to divide into two or more parts or groups

It's easier to do the job if you break it down into small tasks.

be on the same page

phrase

- understand and agree with someone.

I think we're all on the same page.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read the short dialogue and understand the meaning of the each phrasal verbs below.

A. bring up

start to talk about a particular subject

MEETING

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

Can I bring up a new idea for the project?

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

Of course, go ahead. What's on your mind?

B. get on to

start talking about something after discussing something else

DISCUSSION

Dialogue

Icon_Mike

Mike

So, before we get on to the next page. I'd like to clarify some things first.

Icon_Alex

Alex

Alright, you're welcome to ask questions.

C. run through

repeat something, usually quickly, to make sure it is correct

MEETING

Dialogue

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

Let's run through the weekend program once more.

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

Sure. Let me show you the plan we have made so far.

D. spell out

explain in detail

SPELL OUT

Dialogue

John_Happy Icon

John

Can you please spell out the new process for us, just to make sure we're on the same page?

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

Sure, let me break it down step by step for you.

E. deal with

discuss or give out attention to

DEAL WITH

Dialogue

Icon_Alex

Alex

I think it's about time that we deal with the increasing turnover rate.

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

I agree. We need to resolve it as soon as possible.

F. turn down

reject something offered or proposed

TURNED DOWN

Dialogue

Icon_Sakura

Alexa

What's the problem? How did your interview go?

John_Happy Icon

John

It went well. But I turned down their offer when I realized I had to work on site.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Fill in the blanks using the box below. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

bring up	come back to
get on to	spell out
run through	deal with
leave aside	turn down

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to your invitation because I have an important appointment.
Now, let's the next item on the agenda.
We need to the customer complaints before they become worse.
I want to a sensitive topic for discussion.
The director wants to the whole play this morning.
Let me the details of the project so that everyone is clear on what's expected.

Part II

Direction: Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat the sentences.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.

TURN DOWN

1. ( turn down / job application )

Answer:

BRING UP

2. ( bring up/ concerns )

Answer: