Business English Lesson: How To Ask For A Raise At Work 🗣️ Workplace Expressions For ESL Learners 📚

Welcome to Main Street English, where we bring you another free English video lesson. This lesson will focus on a crucial topic for ESL learners: asking for a raise at work. We understand that this can be a challenging and nerve-wracking task, particularly if English is not your native language. However, advocating for yourself and your worth is essential, and asking for a raise is vital to achieving financial stability and security.

In this video, we will provide you with ten useful English expressions that you can use when asking for a raise. These expressions will empower you to communicate your request effectively and confidently, significantly increasing your chances of receiving the raise you deserve. Whether you're a non-native speaker or a seasoned professional, these expressions will help you make a compelling case for a salary increase.

Throughout the lesson, we will present each expression along with example sentences to illustrate their usage. Here are the ten expressions:

1️⃣ Can we discuss my salary? Example: "Can we discuss my salary? I've been with the company for three years now, and I believe I'm due for a raise."

2️⃣ I'd like to talk about my compensation package. Example: "I'd like to talk about my compensation package. I feel that my responsibilities have increased, and I would like to be compensated accordingly."

3️⃣ I would like to know if we can review my salary. Example: "I was wondering if we could review my salary. I've consistently met and exceeded my targets, and my salary should reflect that."

4️⃣ I would like to request a pay raise. Example: "I would like to request a pay raise. I've taken on more responsibilities and feel that my performance warrants a higher salary."

5️⃣ Could we discuss the possibility of a salary increase? Example: "Could we discuss the possibility of a salary increase? I've been with the company for two years and believe I've added value to the team."

6️⃣ I'd like to receive a salary adjustment. Example: "I'm hoping to receive a salary adjustment. I've been working hard to improve my skills, and I believe that my contributions to the company have increased."

7️⃣ My salary should be reconsidered. Example: "I believe my salary should be reconsidered. My role has expanded since I was first hired, and I believe that my salary should reflect that."

8️⃣ I'd like to request a salary review. Example: "I'd like to request a salary review. I've been with the company for some time now, and I think it's fair to revisit my salary in light of my achievements."

9️⃣ Could we discuss the potential for a pay raise? Example: "Could we discuss the potential for a pay raise? I've been working hard and taking on new responsibilities, and I believe that my salary should reflect that."

🔟 My salary should be increased. Example: "I think my salary should be increased. I've been performing well and consistently meeting my targets, and I believe I deserve a higher salary."

Thank you for watching this video. We hope that these ten useful expressions have provided you with valuable tools for asking for a raise at work. Remember, when making your request, be confident, clear, and concise. Providing concrete examples of your achievements and contributions to the company is crucial.

Asking for a raise may feel intimidating, but always remember that you have the right to advocate for yourself and your worth. If you have any questions about the expressions used in this video, leave a comment, and let's chat.

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