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The Art of Complaining at Work

Topics: Business English - complaints - work-life balance


Level: B1 and above


Skills: Listening and Speaking 


Link to video: The art of complaining at work - News4JAX 


Aims:

  • To talk about complaints at work

  • To predict information before listening

  • To listen for gist and for detail

  • To develop listening decoding skills 

  • To express opinions and reactions towards the topic

  • To choose a follow-up task (speaking, writing, reading, listening)

  • To work on emergent language


Use of language, lexis & pronunciation: 

  • To use different verb tenses to talk about complaints

  • To learn / review vocabulary to talk about complaints

  • To learn / review collocations with the verb”to complain” and the noun “complaint”

  • To learn / review pronunciation of unvoiced /ʃ/ sounds

  • To work on intonation and word stress

  • To learn / review some elements of connected speech for listening: linking, elision, weak forms, etc. (optional)




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Alex Rom
Alex Rom
29 jul 2025

Learning how to complain effectively at work is a crucial skill, especially in creative fields. When I worked with an Amazon book publisher online in Chicago, IL, clear, respectful communication made all the difference.


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Lorena Sophie
Lorena Sophie
28 jul 2025

Complaining effectively at work is essential for maintaining a positive work environment. Clear communication, like when seeking CIPD Assignment Writing Help UK, ensures issues are addressed constructively, promoting better outcomes for everyone.


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Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson
02 dic 2024

Your lesson on "The Art of Complaining at Work" is a great way to empower learners, much like self publishing Manchester from britishbookpublishing allows authors to share their voices. Teaching effective communication around complaints can lead to positive workplace changes. Keep it up!


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