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Sentences from lessons

• When I moved into this apartment last summer, I needed someone reliable to repair my kitchen plumbing. A colleague at my office suggested an independent plumber who works in the area. I contacted the plumber through word of mouth, and the quality of the service was exceptional. Honest personal recommendations save a lot of time when you need urgent help. A tenant describes how a recommendation from a coworker helped solve an urgent household maintenance issue. · from ‘Word of mouth’ B2 29 s Included with membership
• Never give personal details to an unexpected caller. A radio host reminds the audience about basic telephone safety rules. · from ‘Scamming the scammers’ B1 6 s
• Elena realized her feedback touched a nerve as soon as Simon closed his notebook in silence. She only raised a question about software delays, but Simon took the question personally. He had worked extra hours over the weekend to fix every bug. When colleagues care deeply about an outcome, unexpected criticism can easily feel like a personal attack. A project leader reviews why an internal evaluation created sudden friction. · from ‘Touch a nerve’ B2 27 s Included with membership
• Keep your personal diary on your desk. Keeping your personal notebook safe · from ‘Dairy or Diary: How to Choose’ A2 3 s Included with membership
• You can keep a personal diary at home. Write simple notes on paper whenever you seek calm moments. Developing an evening writing habit · from ‘Dairy or Diary: How to Choose’ A2 10 s Included with membership