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Hi everyone and welcome back to Langmaster.
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I'm Cathy and I'm so ready for the English lesson today.
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Hello Cathy, hello to all our amazing learners.
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I'm Cliff, your English teacher.
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You know, in many Vietnamese businesses, we work with so many international partners and clients.
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Ha ha, today we are tackling a super practical topic, professional English reports.
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Oh, that is exactly what we need.
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If you master this, you will have all the natural phrases you need to write
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and speak about your reports clearly and professionally at work.
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Exactly!
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Let's get started.
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A good workplace report consists of seven essential sections.
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I will tell you what they are, why you need them, and give a simple example for each.
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Parts?
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I am absolutely ready.
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What is the very first part?
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Part one is the subject.
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We need this so the manager knows the exact topic and time frame.
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For example, you write Subject Monthly Performance Report.
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Subject Monthly Performance Report.
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That is very clear.
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What is part two?
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Part two is Prepared By.
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This is important so the company knows who did the great work.
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You must use your full real name, not a nickname.
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Write Prepared by Kathy Fernshaw.
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Prepared by Kathy Fernshaw.
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Full name only.
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Got it.
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Part three is the department.
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This helps other teams understand where the report comes from.
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Just write Department Sales.
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Department Sales.
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That is very easy.
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What is next?
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Part four is the introduction.
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We need this part to tell the reader your main goal before showing any numbers.
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A simple example is, the purpose of this report is to show my results.
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The purpose of this report is to show my results.
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Great.
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Part 5 is reporting results.
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This is the core section.
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We need this to show real data and facts to prove your hard work.
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You can simply write, I closed 18 new contracts.
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I closed 18 new contracts.
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Wow, I sound like an expert.
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Yes, you do.
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Next is part 6, the conclusion.
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This is needed to give a short summary of the document.
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Keep it positive and write like, April was a highly productive month.
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April was a highly productive month.
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Finally, part 7 is the recommendation.
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Managers love problem solvers, so you use this part to suggest a good idea for the future.
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For example, I suggest scheduling more check-ins.
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I suggest scheduling more check-ins.
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Outstanding, Kathy!
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You just learned the seven parts Subject, Prepared by, Department, Introduction, Reporting Results, Conclusion, and Recommendation.
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Haha, I have dad it!
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Thank you so much, Cliff.
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Great job learning the seven parts of a report, Kathy!
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Now we will look closer at the four main sections.
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We will learn some very common structures to use inside them.
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Oh, thank you, Cliff.
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I know the seven parts now, but honestly, my mind goes blank when I start writing the long sentences.
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Haha, do not worry.
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Let's start with the first main section, the introduction.
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Kathy, how do you usually start your opening sentence?
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I usually write, I want to tell you about the customer service team.
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That is friendly, but it's a bit too casual for work.
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A better and more professional way is to say, the purpose of this report is to evaluate the current performance.
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The purpose of this report is to evaluate the current performance.
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That sounds very formal, but what does evaluate mean?
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Good question.
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To evaluate means to check or test how good something is.
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Ah, I see.
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So I'm checking the team's work.
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Exactly.
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Another great opening is, This report aims to provide an overview of Q1 sales.
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This report aims to provide an overview of Q1 sales.
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Excellent.
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Now let's move to the reporting results section.
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How do you normally introduce your numbers?
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Well, I usually just write, people say that the new policy is good.
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That sounds like a rumor, not a business report.
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You need to sound like you have real proof.
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Oh no, how do I fix that?
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You should use a neutral and clear phrase.
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Try this, according to the collected data, 82% of employees feel satisfied.
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According to the collected data, 82% of employees feel satisfied.
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Perfect.
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Collected data simply means the numbers or information we gathered.
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Once, I just used around 82% in my first job,
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and my boss asked if I was just guessing the numbers. That is so embarrassing.
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I will definitely use according to the collected data from now on.
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Good.
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Next is the conclusion.
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You have to summarize the data.
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What would you write?
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I would probably just write, so everything is good.
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We can do better than that.
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Try this structure.
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From the results above, it is evident that employee engagement has improved.
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From the results above, it is evident that employee engagement has improved.
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Is evident similar to clear?
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Exactly right.
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Evident means very clear to see.
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You can also simply say, in conclusion, all departments have met their KPIs.
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In conclusion, all departments have met their KPIs.
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That is short and powerful.
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Yes, it is.
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Finally, we have the recommendation section.
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This is where you give ideas.
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How do you suggest an idea to your boss?
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I usually say, we must organize training every month.
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Whoa, that sounds a bit too aggressive for a boss.
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You want to be polite.
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Oh, you're right.
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What's a softer way to say it?
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Try saying, I would recommend organizing monthly training workshops.
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I would recommend organizing monthly training workshops.
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Yes, or you can say, based on the survey results, I suggest increasing the budget.
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Based on the survey results, I suggest increasing the budget.
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Outstanding, Kathy.
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You just learned the best phrases for the introduction, reporting results, conclusion, and recommendation.
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I feel like a real business expert now.
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Thank you, Cliff.
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You are welcome, my dear Kathy.
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Wow, what a great lesson today.
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I love it.
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I feel so much more confident about writing a professional workplace report now.
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No more using casual words or nicknames in your documents, Kathy.
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But before we wrap up, we have a small request for our wonderful listeners.
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That way more learners can find our podcast and learn English with us.
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And before we say goodbye, we have a small quiz for our listeners today.
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Oh, a quiz.
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I love it.
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What is the question, Cliff?
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Okay, everyone, listen carefully.
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If you want to show your boss a great idea for future growth in your report, which of the seven parts should you put it in?
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Leave your answer in the comments below, friends.
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We'll check and heart the correct answers.
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Goodbye.
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See you in the next podcast.
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Thank you so much for joining us.
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Bye everyone and remember to keep practicing your business phrases every day.
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About This Lesson

In this English lesson, you will focus on mastering professional report writing, an essential skill in the modern workplace. By understanding the structure of a professional report, you will be equipped to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and clients. This lesson will cover the seven crucial sections of a workplace report, providing you with natural phrases to enhance your written and spoken communication. With practice, you will not only become proficient at creating reports but also enhance your overall business English skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Subject: The main topic of your report (e.g., "Monthly Performance Report").
  • Prepared By: Indicates who created the report (e.g., "Prepared by Kathy Fernshaw").
  • Department: Indicates the team responsible for the report (e.g., "Department Sales").
  • Introduction: A brief overview of the report's purpose (e.g., "The purpose of this report is to show my results.").
  • Reporting Results: The section where actual data is presented (e.g., "I closed 18 new contracts.").
  • Conclusion: A summary of the report's findings (e.g., "April was a highly productive month.").
  • Core section: The critical part of the report that includes essential data and proofs.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, utilize the shadowing technique by listening carefully to the dialogue in the video and repeating the phrases aloud. Pay close attention to the speed and tone of the speakers, as these elements significantly affect your overall pronunciation. The speakers in this lesson maintain a clear and professional tone, so be sure to mimic not just their words, but also their articulation and rhythm.

As you practice, try to follow along with each segment of the report, repeating phrases and sentences multiple times until they feel natural. This technique is particularly effective on a shadowing site like Shadowspeaks, where engaged listening leads to improved English pronunciation and fluency. Additionally, incorporate the phrases from the 'Key Vocabulary & Phrases' section into your daily conversations, especially if you are discussing work-related topics.

By combining the resources available through platforms like YouTube for learning English with repetition and practice, you will not only perfect the structure of your reports but also gain confidence in your ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.