쉐도잉 연습: [B2] How to Give Constructive Feedback in English at Work | Professional Phrases & Examples - 영상으로 영어 말하기 배우기

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Hello everyone and welcome back to 5 -Minute English Practice, the podcast that helps you sound more natural and confident in everyday English.
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I'm Jessica, your host.
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Today we're talking about something that can really make a difference at work, or even in friendships, giving feedback the right way.
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The kind that actually helps people improve instead of making great guest with us today.
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Kathy is a team leader who spent years coaching people and running workshops on communication skills.
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She's seen what works and what definitely doesn't.
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Kathy, welcome to the show.
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Thanks so much for having me, Jessica.
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I'm happy to be here.
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So let's jump right in.
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A lot of us know we should give feedback, but it's easy to get it wrong and end up with awkward silence or hurt feelings.
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What's the biggest mistake people make when they try to give feedback?
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Oh, hands down, it's jumping straight into criticism without any warmth first.
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People here, you need to fix this.
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and their brain immediately goes into defense mode.
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So you said if you start by recognizing what's already good, the whole conversation changes.
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Exactly.
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Like instead of opening with, "Your report was late again," you might say something like,
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Hey, I really appreciate how much detail you always put into these reports.
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The client loved the data you pulled together last time.
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Then you can gently move into the part that needs work.
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That small shift makes such a difference.
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And once you've built that positive bridge, how do you actually point out the issue without sounding harsh?
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Keep it factual and focus on the effect.
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I like saying things like: I noticed the document came in about two hours after we agreed,
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and because of that the team had to rush the final review.
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Or, some of the formatting was a bit inconsistent so it took extra time to make it look polished for the client.
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You're not attacking the person.
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You're just describing what happened and why it mattered.
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I love that.
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"It's so much calmer than you're always late," or, This looks messy.
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Right.
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And then I usually add a little forward -looking suggestion to keep it helpful, rather than just pointing fingers.
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Something like: In the future, maybe we could set a quick 15 minute buffer before the deadline so there's time for a final check.
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or What if we tried using the template's built -in styles to keep everything consistent?
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turns the conversation into problem solving instead of blame.
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That's such a smart way to frame it.
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And how do you usually close the conversation so the person feels supported rather than judged?
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I always try to end with genuine encouragement, maybe, Overall, I'm really impressed with the quality of your thinking.
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I know the next version is going to be even stronger, or simply, Thanks for being open to this.
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I really value what you bring to the team.
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That last bit of positivity helps them walk away motivated instead of deflated.
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Let's put it all together with a quick example.
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Imagine I'm giving you feedback on a presentation you just gave to the team.
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Go for it!
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Okay.
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Kathy?
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First of all, your slides were super clear and the way you explained the budget numbers made it really easy to follow.
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Great job there.
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One thing I noticed was that we ran about 10 minutes over time, which meant we didn't get to all the Q &A.
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It left a few people with questions they couldn't ask.
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Next time, perhaps we could aim to leave a five -minute cushion at the end?
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I think that would give everyone a chance to dig deeper.
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Either way, the content was solid, and I'm confident the leadership team walked away with the clear picture.
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Thanks again.
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That felt very natural.
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And honestly, I'd feel good after hearing that.
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No defensiveness, just useful information and support.
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Exactly.
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The language stays professional, kind and focused on growth.
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One last tip.
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Timing and place matter a lot.
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Do it soon, do it privately if it's constructive criticism.
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and always invite their thoughts.
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A simple "How do you feel that" went.
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Or, is there anything you'd like to just next time turns it into a real two -way conversation.
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Brilliant advice, Kathy.
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience in these practical ways of phrasing things.
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Listeners, try one or two of these approaches this week, even on something small, and see how the energy changes.
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My pleasure, Jessica.
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Thanks for having me.
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That's all for today's episode.
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If you found this helpful, share it with someone who might need better feedback conversations.
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time, keep practicing your English every day.
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Bye for now.

이 레슨의 어휘와 말하기 포인트

이 B2 수준 말하기 레슨은 영상 “[B2] How to Give Constructive Feedback in English at Work”을(를) 바탕으로 합니다. 가장 자주 반복되는 단어는 다음과 같습니다: feedback, conversation, Kathy, instead, Jessica. 이 영상에는 섀도잉할 문장 75개와 단어 787개가 있습니다. 말하는 구간의 길이는 5:26입니다. 화자는 분당 약 145단어의 일정한 속도로 말해서 섀도잉하기에 편한 속도입니다. 단어의 86%가 영어에서 가장 많이 쓰이는 3,000단어에 속합니다. 나머지는 연습 전에 미리 확인해 두세요.

이 영상의 핵심 어휘

영상에서 가장 어려운 단어 11개를 발음, 뜻과 함께 정리했습니다.

단어발음뜻
listener 명사/ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/경청자, 청취자
cushion 명사/ˈkʊʃən/쿠션, 방석
motivate 동사/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/...에 동기를 주다
factual 형용사/ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/사실(事實)의
encouragement 명사[ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]격려
warmth 명사/wɔɹmθ/온기
gently 부사/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/부드럽게, 살포시
deadline 명사/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/마감, 데드라인
harsh 형용사/ˈhɑɹʃ/거칠다
workshop 명사/ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/작업장, 아틀리에
podcast 명사/ˈpɑdˌkæst/팟캐스트

영상에 나오는 구동사

단어뜻
point out 동사가리키다

따라 말해 볼 만한 문장

영상에 나오는 짧고 완결된 문장으로, 일상 대화에서 그대로 쓸 수 있습니다:

  • I'm happy to be here.
  • You're not attacking the person.
  • You're just describing what happened and why it mattered.
  • Let's put it all together with a quick example.

주의할 발음

화자는 I'm, you're, couldn't 같은 축약형과 약화된 형태를 15번 사용합니다. 들리는 대로 짧게 발음하세요.

  • “sh”와 “zh” 소리: cushion /ˈkʊʃən/, harsh /ˈhɑɹʃ/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/
  • 긴 단어 — 강세 위치에 주의: defensiveness /dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/, positivity /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/, inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/, encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]

한국어 화자가 어려워하는 소리:

  • /f/ — ㅍ(/p/)으로 바꾸지 말고 윗니를 아랫입술에 대기: defensiveness /dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/, deflate /diːˈfleɪt/, factual /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/, buffer /ˈbʌfəɹ/
  • /v/ — ㅂ(/b/)과 구별하기: defensiveness /dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/, positivity /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/, motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/, constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/, privately /ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/

이 영상으로 연습하는 방법

  1. 먼저 말하지 않고 영상을 끝까지 듣고 모르는 단어를 적어 둡니다.
  2. 보통 속도로 한 문장씩 섀도잉하고, 화자의 리듬과 맞을 때까지 반복합니다.
  3. 자신의 목소리를 녹음해 원본과 비교하고, listener, cushion, motivate 같은 단어에 특히 주의합니다.

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