LESSON 2 - BUSINESS ENGLISH

What does this sentence mean? Explain in English

Mr. Black can’t make it to the meeting

In an agenda, description of the item “Apologies” is __________

• This is when issues which are not on the agenda can be discussed. It stands for any other business.
• These are the main points for discussion at the meeting.
• This is when the notes of the last meeting are checked for accuracy.
• This is the point in the meeting when the chairperson reports who is not able to attend.

Oh, you know how it is Steve … overworked, underpaid, the usual. You feel the same. Choose the appropriate response

• Interesting take
• I agree with your point
• Tell me about it
• I don’t think you get my point

The weather is awful, …? You want to ask for confirmation. Choose the appropriate response

• isn’t it?
• wasn't it

• doesn't it

• didn't it

Put the words in order to make a sentence

today/ meeting/ make/ to/ it/ could /our/ you/ glad/ kick-off

Put the words in order to make a sentence

to /nice/ person/ you/ in/ meet /it's

Give an introduction for Laura

Laura

• - Franchise Consultant.

• - Expertise in helping businesses expand through franchising.

What would you say to a business partner whom you met for the first time?

You want to find a location for your shop. You held a location selection meeting. Which of the items below are appropriate to put on the agenda

• Look in details at potential locations
• Discuss whether the location is haunted or not
• Discuss on foot traffic, accessibility
• Decide the final location
• Order food and drink