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Mar 2023
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170. Natural Phrases to Give Constructiv...

Anna Connelly, Anna Connelly.
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Do you have to talk about things that aren't going well? Do you have to tell someone they haven't done something the right way? This can be a very common interaction at work that is often not practiced. This can make the conversation more difficult and not flow very well in English. I cover key vocabulary you can use to deliver constructive critcism and several examples in context that you can take and use in your day-to-day work. 

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