WorkIntermediate
Giving feedback in English
Everyday English for giving feedback. Key line: “Could you take a quick look at my draft?”
Full script
Lin
Could you take a quick look at my draft?
Them
Sure. Do you want the nice version or the honest one?
Lin
Honest, please—just gently. My confidence is fragile today.
Them
Okay, the opening is strong, but page three feels busy.
Lin
Got it. Where would you cut things down first?
Them
I'd trim the text and let that chart breathe.
Lin
That makes sense. Anything else before I send it out?
Them
Also, one slide says snakes instead of snacks. That's a bold choice.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
take a look
✓ take a quick lookask for a quick review
More natural and polite than check
direct version
✓ the honest versionwant honest feedback
Good when you want real feedback
shorten
✓ cut things downmake it shorter
Don't miss "down"; it sounds more natural
send
✓ send it outshare it
Often for emails, docs, or proposals
Quick answers
take a look: what to say in English
Say “take a quick look” — ask for a quick review. More natural and polite than check.
direct version: what to say in English
Say “the honest version” — want honest feedback. Good when you want real feedback.
shorten: what to say in English
Say “cut things down” — make it shorter. Don't miss "down"; it sounds more natural.
send: what to say in English
Say “send it out” — share it. Often for emails, docs, or proposals.