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What makes someone a good communicator?
now before we go into my lesson further
I want to explain some of the vocab
to be on the same wavelength means that
you are on the same page as the other person
you share similar ideas and similar opinions
it's an expression that's used not literally sometimes
but someone who is able to complete tasks
they're able to get the job done
no matter what
means that you have a certain way of selling things
it's your pitch, it's your approach to sales
win someone over is used quite a bit
it means that you are able to sway, to convince people
it can also mean that you are able to make a sale
it's a great one
to get away with means to escape
so it could be used figuratively: to get away with doing something like...
giving a presentation without notes
"my take on something" means my opinion on something
works very well
means to survive
yess, ass like jackass
and that means to make a fool of oneself
Some people are simply born charismatic
You either have it or you don't
Many different sectors involved with sales, project management and customer follow up to name a few
need charismatic individuals to get the job done
A charismatic person can make a sales pitch or give a presentation
which win people over every time
Once the ice is broken, the rest is downhill from there
To break the ice, a good communicator needs to do their homework on their target client or audience
Well I see that everyone made it and I congratulate you all
since I heard that really there only two seasons in your city, not four
Yes, winter and construction
When I heard that it's common practice to take at least 3 showers a day here
I thought I might be able to get away with one or maybe two
That was until I went for 5 minute walk outside and arrived at the office
sweating from head to toe!
I learned my lesson
A good communicator can be on the same page by being in the know regarding different cultures and traditions.
A long time ago, I was teaching a business English class in the evenings in Toronto
I remember there was a student who wanted to join my class
and he came to talk to me at break time
sure no problem
He LOOKED professional in his suit and tie
but he thenopened his mouth
You know Steve I really wanna tell ya that ^%*&%*&%(&&%(%(&%(&%(&(%(%(&%%(&%(&
Sorry you want to tell me(then he interrupted me)
Yeah, I just ^%*^%*^%*
So I knew right then and there that this student wouldn't be joining my class
Why? Faking Fluency
During my 20 + years of teaching English, I've heard many students say that
"English is an easy language" or "Just speak fast like they do and it will work like a charm"
Well, English may be easy if you just want to travel a little bit
order some food and check into a hotel
But in global business English, you can't get by on that kind of philosophy
My take on becoming fluent is never try to fake it
or you'll just ASSUME you were understood
Don't ASSUME! If you do, you'll end up making an ass out of U and me
In Learn Business English 16 I will be doing a continuation of "What makes a good communicator"
and I will throw in a free quiz to help you learn some of the English I explained at the beginning of our video
Have a great week and see you next time!