READING ALOUD
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Evans and you will be Mr. Wilson. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
Mr. Evans congratulates Mr. Wilson for achieving the team’s monthly goals.
 Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I have some good news for you and your team. |
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Good morning, Mr. Evans. Wow! What a great way to start our day! What’s the good news?  |
I want to congratulate you for achieving your team’s monthly target. You handled the projects well even in difficult situations last month. There were conflicts in your team but still you remained calm and focused on your goals. |
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Thank you. However, I am not the only one who deserve the credit. The team really put much effort, even more than I expected, and they did a great job in carrying out the given tasks. |
I agree with that, Mr. Wilson. I am really impressed with your team’s performance. Keep it up! I expect the team to continue doing a great job. |
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Certainly, Mr. Evans. You can count on us. Thank you for your support. |
VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
ANSWER
| 1. Word: Meaning: Example: |
impress (verb) to cause someone to admire or respect you I am impressed with his kindness. |
| 2. Word: Meaning: Example: |
handle (verb) to deal with something The officers were able to handle the situation well. |
| 3. Word: Meaning: Example: |
credit (noun) praise, approval or honor They gave him credit for his excellent performance. |
CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
| 1. | How do you feel when someone praises you at work? |
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| 2. | When was the last time you praised someone? What did you say? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 3. | Do you think giving praises to employees motivates them to work better? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 4. | Do you usually get praises at work/school? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 5. | Do you think always giving praises to employees is good? Why? Why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 6. | How would you describe people who deserve praises? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 7. | What motivates you at work/school? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 8. | When was the last time someone praised you? What did the person say? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 9. | What is the best praise that someone has given to you? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 10. | How would you feel when people give you unexpected praises? |
| Answer: | ________________ |