Feifei Hello, this is The English We Speak, with me Feifei…
Neil … and me Neil. Hello!
(Rob opens the studio door)
Rob Hi Neil! Sorry to interrupt. I just want to confirm that you're coming to my party. Are you?
Neil Yes, of course. Thanks, Rob. It will be a blast!
Rob Cool. It'll be great to have you there! I'll let you get back to your recording. See you!
Neil No problem.
(Finn opens the studio door)
Finn Hi Neil! Just to tell you my presentation was a success. Your advice made all the difference!
Neil Oh that's great news, Finn. Always happy to help.
(Vera opens the studio door)
Vera Hi Neil! I just wanted to say thanks for putting me in contact with Brian from the IT department. He sorted out my computer problems.
Neil No problem, Vera. Any time you need a good contact, just ask.
Feifei Wait a minute! We have a programme to do here!
Neil Well, what can I do, I'm a people person! In English, you say someone is a 'people person' when they are good at dealing with other people. They're helpful and have the ability to motivate people. People like me, Feifei.
Feifei I know, I know. I appreciate your people skills too. Let's hear some examples of how this expression is used.
Examples Callum is a people person. He gets along with everybody and would make a great manager.
You know, you should go to the party even if you don't know anybody there. You're a people person and by the end of the night you'll have made lots of new friends.
Feifei So many people outside the studio… Neil, who are they?
Neil Oh, these are colleagues and friends I've helped out a bit recently.
Feifei But this is… it's a crowd!
Neil I told you: I'm a people person! Hello everybody! I'll be there in a minute!