Building rapport with others - 6 Minute English
Do you establish a good understanding and communication with other people? Do you find it easy to get on with everybody? Neil and Georgina discuss four styles of communication and teach you related vocabulary along the way.
This week's question
In 1936, American writer Dale Carnegie wrote a famous self-help book on building rapport. It sold over 30 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time – but what is it called?
a) How to get rich quick
b) How to stop worrying and make friends
c) How to win friends and influence people
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
rapport
a relationship between two people based on good understanding and communication
to get on with (someone)
to like someone and enjoy a friendly relationship with them
walk a tightrope
be in a difficult situation which requires carefully considering what to do
objective
based on the facts not personal feelings or emotions
frank
express yourself in an open, honest and sincere way
sarcastic
say the opposite of what you really mean, in order to hurt someone’s feelings or criticise them in a humorous way
[Cover: Getty Images]
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210617
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Видео Building rapport with others - 6 Minute English канала BBC Learning English
This week's question
In 1936, American writer Dale Carnegie wrote a famous self-help book on building rapport. It sold over 30 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time – but what is it called?
a) How to get rich quick
b) How to stop worrying and make friends
c) How to win friends and influence people
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
rapport
a relationship between two people based on good understanding and communication
to get on with (someone)
to like someone and enjoy a friendly relationship with them
walk a tightrope
be in a difficult situation which requires carefully considering what to do
objective
based on the facts not personal feelings or emotions
frank
express yourself in an open, honest and sincere way
sarcastic
say the opposite of what you really mean, in order to hurt someone’s feelings or criticise them in a humorous way
[Cover: Getty Images]
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210617
More 6 Minute English episodes:
How can I help the environment?
https://youtu.be/uhfVT5iAtMM
Vampire shoppers
https://youtu.be/g2Ki5GeMevU
How your eyes predict your personality
https://youtu.be/mLYwM-kdbwM
Would you invest in cryptocurrencies?
https://youtu.be/NrU4Cx2gAoU
Women's football World Cup
https://youtu.be/uziFF8NSxaQ
What makes a good story?
https://youtu.be/Y7QvqbwRjLQ
#bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #communication #rapport #gettingalong
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