It's almost the end of Mary's first term at the University of Studies.

She settled in well and made some new friends.

But today's the day to find out how well her studying is going when she gets some feedback from Professor not Hello, Mary.

Take a seat.

No, I mean sit down.

So let's review your progress this term.

How's it being?

I think it's Bean.

Um, sorry to interrupt.

There's your tea.

It's skits.

I got you those chocolate ones you like on the fires you asked for.

And I bought those tickets for the show tonight.

Okay.

Thank you.

Sharon.

Could you are file those away for me, please?

Right.

E o.

Yeah.

Where was I?

Ah, yes.

Your term so far.

How's it being?

Well, very good.

I think I was a little homesick, but everyone has been so supportive.

Especially Sharon.

Oh, yes.

I couldn't car.

She's a really brick.

Well, that's good to hear.

I know you've had to adapt to our strange British ways, and that might explain some of the notes.

I've written about you.

Work average needs to work on expressing ideas more clearly.

I've been concerned about progress.

Maybe a little wet behind the ears.

Did I really write that?

I beg to differ, Mary.

I mean, I don't agree.

He can't be talking about you.

I think you need to offer some feedback on his feet back and get him to see eye to eye with you.

I can't do that.

He's the professor.

He may be in charge, but he's not always right.

You are entitled to say I find your comments a bit harsh.

I feel I've put in 100% effort this term.

And what evidence do you have?

Your feedback?

Try that and make it clear.

You think he's wrong.

People light.

It won't be easy, but I'll try.

I m professor, not I like you.

No, thank you.

I mean, you are a good teacher and have been very helpful.

As you know, I feel I have put in ah, 100% effort this term.

I couldn't agree more, so I find your comments a bit harsh on a little unfair.

I mean, what evidence do you have for your feedback?

Oh, well, Uh um Well, let's look at the mark for your assignment.

Now we've It says he had e minus easy.

I'm right.

A minus noise.

Comey.

I worked so hard and sorry.

More biscuits.

What's going on?

And why is Mary crying?

Well, where?

What have you done?

Come on, Mary.

I'll make you a nice cup of tea.

This'll feedback session hasn't gone to plan.

Giving feedback is supposed to be a positive and useful experience, but professor not seems to have gone too far Are using these phrases work is average needs to work on expressing ideas more clearly.

I'm a big concerned about your progress, a little wet behind the ears, but Mary stood her ground with these phrases.

I feel I've put in 100% effort.

It's term.

I find your comments a bit harsh.

What evidence do you have for your feedback?

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Now let's hope Sharon can explain Professor, not comments and make him see sense.

There's your t dia.

I know, Robert.

I mean professor not had a late night last night.

Maybe he got confused.

Can you not just agree to disagree?

Now let's have a look at these files.

Oh, dear.

What is it?

Sharon?

I seem to have given him the wrong file.

He was reading the comments he'd written for Daniel Smyser.

Oops.

Hello, You two.

Time for my feedback session with the old prophet.

Can't wait to hear all the great things he's got to say about me.

It's been such a brilliant term.

Ah, you better go in.