Meetings – Participating in a meeting (A1-A2/a385)

Learn 8 key expressions for participating in a meeting

1. A company is considering moving their finance team to another building. Listen to three managers discussing the subject.
2. Read the script, note the expressions used to participate in the meeting, then listen again.
3. Learn 8 key expressions for meetings.
4. Listen to and then repeat the key expressions.
5. Test your understanding of the expressions by doing the quiz.

Tom:  So, we’re thinking of moving the finance team to a new office about 15 minutes’ walk from here. What do you think?

Ed:  I think it sounds like a good solution. We can then expand the sales team.

Neil:  Can you explain in more detail, please?

Ed:  In my opinion, we need to recruit more sales people in order to develop our business. If the finance team are in another building, we will have more space here.

Tom:  You’re right! Neil – What’s your opinion on this?

Neil:  I’m afraid I don’t agree. I think it will be difficult for us to work together if the finance team aren’t here.

Ed:  I agree that communication could be a problem. Perhaps we could try an instant messaging system like Slack?

Neil:  I’m not sure I follow you.

Ed:  Slack allows you to share information and messages. With a system like that, it doesn’t matter if we’re not in the same place. In my opinion, it’s the best option.

Tom:  Why don’t we ask Jonathan to investigate the system further?

1. What do you think?
2. Can you explain in more detail, please?
3. I think that sounds like a good solution.
4. In my opinion, it’s the best option.
5. I agree that communication is a problem.
6. I’m not sure I follow you.
7. I’m afraid I don’t agree.
8. Why don’t we ask Jonathan to look at this?

Listen to and then repeat the key expressions. Focus on:

• pronunciation
• intonation
• the rhythm of the language

Each expression will be said twice.

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