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# Performance reviews: giving and receiving feedback politely
- URL: https://www.lessonpills.com/master-performance-reviews/
- Published: 2026-06-30T21:15:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T15:21:55.000Z
- Description: Master the art of giving and receiving feedback politely in performance reviews, enhancing your professional communication with diplomatic language and practical phrases.
- Author: Lessonpills
- Tags: B2, Business, Work, Practical English, Premium, Passive voice

## Summary

Navigating performance reviews can be a tricky business, whether you're giving constructive criticism or receiving it. This lesson helps you master the art of professional communication, ensuring your feedback is both clear and courteous.

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## Vocabulary

Students will expand their professional lexicon with terms like **actionable feedback** and **room for improvement**. The lesson also introduces useful expressions such as **to get up to speed** and **valuable insight**, perfect for discussing career development.

## Grammar

The grammar focus is on **using the passive voice for diplomatic communication**. You'll learn how this structure can make feedback sound more objective and less personal, shifting attention to the action or result.

## Practical English

This section provides essential phrases for responding to feedback in a performance review. You'll practise acknowledging both positive and constructive criticism with expressions like **'Thank you for bringing that to my attention'** and asking for clarification using phrases such as **'Could you give me a specific example?'**.

## Discussion

Put your new language skills into practice with a dedicated speaking activity, allowing you to discuss the nuances of giving and receiving professional feedback.

## Reading

Engage with an authentic article that explores the dynamics of performance reviews, providing the context for developing your professional communication skills.

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