In this lesson you will…

Video
A
Watch the first part of the video. Make notes on each speaker’s response to the question How do you build a relationship with colleagues?

Tolani
Vivek

B
Watch the next part of the video. Complete the table.
Question: Do you think it’s important to socialize with your team?

Speaker	Yes/No	Why
Prad
Anne
Jenny
Chris

Language focus
Scan the transcript. Find and highlight the following phrases. Then match each phrase in a bold to a phrase in the table with a similar meaning.
what motivates them what drives them
nurture that relationship it has an impact
get on with your team a more efficient team
a more open team bounce ideas off [someone]
we actually appreciate that

1.	have a friendly relationship with your close colleagues
2.	a better-organized and productive group of workers
3.	develop a connection between colleagues
4.	this is something we really like and are grateful for
5.	staff that are more honest and willing to discuss problems or situations
6.	the reasons that they do something
7.	its effect is strong or important
8.	talk about ideas informally

Speaking





Group discussion

Your company has some money left over in its budget which you must ‘use or lose’. This money may only be used for an outing, day trip or social event for the people working in your department / team. However, the event has to take place outside your normal working hours (not in company time).

You will be told how much you have to spend. Try to come up with an idea that is acceptable to everyone in your group.



Homework



1. Write a short essay on the topic “What makes a good colleague?” concerning on the knowledge you gained during the lesson.

2. Make a presentation on the topic “The ways of building good relationships with colleagues” with your partner. And be ready to present it on the opposite of your groupmates.