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How to give critical feedback in English
Chris Rush
February 18, 2024
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Find the mistake in this sentence (Answer at the bottom):
It’s important that every employee follows the new guidelines strictly.
Today’s Template
An oral script or piece of writing you can adapt and use at work
Giving Constructive Feedback in English
Feedback is important both for growth and improvement. Here’s a simple template to ensure your feedback is constructive and well-received in English.
Purpose | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
Initiate the conversation | "Hi [Name], do you have a moment to talk about [Project]?" |
Express appreciation | "First, I really appreciate your hard work on [Project]." |
State the feedback | "I noticed [Specific Issue] and thought we could address it." |
Suggest a solution or ask for input | "Perhaps we could try [Solution] or what are your thoughts?" |
Encourage and support | "I’m confident we can improve this together. Let’s check in again soon." |
Close positively | "Thanks for your openness to feedback. I value your contributions." |
Business Idiom of the week
Hit the ground running
Use this phrase to describe starting a project or role with enthusiasm and energy, and without delay. For example, "With the new product launch, our team needs to hit the ground running to meet our milestones."
Did You know?
Over 60% of patents filed worldwide are in English
Find the mistake from above:
It’s important that every employee follows the new guidelines strictly.
The mistake is in the use of "follows" which should be "follow" to correctly use the subjunctive mood: "It's important that every employee follow the new guidelines strictly."
Keep practicing,
Chris