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How to Give Feedback

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Giving and getting feedback is part of effective communication. Giving feedback is a good way to encourage and motivate others. Getting feedback gives people the opportunity to reflect on their learning/ teaching process or their performance at work.

What does feedback mean?

According to Cambridge Dictionary, feedback is:

“an opinion from someone about something that you have done or made”

If there are things that need to be improved you can provide constructive criticism to help others advance in their learning/ teaching process or careers.

The purpose of giving feedback and constructive criticism is to lead others to improve in the longer term. Therefore, when giving feedback it is important that you avoid judging or giving negative comments or remarks.

Here you have some sentence starters that you can use to give positive feedback:

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PRACTICE TIME

Imagine that you are a manager in a tech company. One of your assistants has developed a software that will help the company save a lot of money. However, the software is not user friendly (difficult to use). Your assistant has presented his/ her project in the last weekly meeting. Give him/ her some feedback.

Write your feedback in the comments below.

Healthy Habits to Improve Your English

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Let’s Talk About Healthy Habits!

💬 Objective:
Practice speaking skills by sharing ideas about healthy habits for improving English.

Step 1: Warm-Up Questions

Start by answering these questions with a classmate or a speaking partner:

  1. Which of the healthy habits in the picture do you already practice?
  2. Do you think these habits help you improve your English? How?
  3. What other habits do you think are important for learning a language?

Step 2: Healthy Habits Discussion

🗣 Task: Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the following habits from the picture:

  1. Sleep Well 🛌
    • How many hours do you usually sleep?
    • How do you feel when you don’t sleep enough?
  2. Drink Plenty of Water 💧
    • Why is it important to stay hydrated while studying?
    • How much water do you drink every day?
  3. Relax and Take It Easy 🧘‍♀️
    • What activities help you relax after studying?
    • Do you think relaxation improves memory?
  4. Exercise 🏋️‍♂️
    • What’s your favorite way to stay active?
    • Do you think exercise helps you focus? Why?
  5. Eat Well 🍎
    • What healthy foods give you energy to learn?
    • Do you prefer studying after a snack or a meal?
  6. Hobbies 🎨
    • What hobbies can you do in English (reading, watching movies, puzzles)?
    • How can hobbies make learning English more fun?

Step 3: Share Your Ideas!

🌟 Challenge: After your discussion, share your thoughts with the class or your teacher.

Example: “I think sleeping well is the most important habit because it helps you concentrate. I sleep 8 hours every night, and it really works for me!”

For Extra Practice

Leave a comment below! Write about the habit you think is the most important and how it helps you. 😊

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