LESSON 1 - BUSINESS ENGLISH

Which sentences can be used to arrange a meeting?

• Perhaps we could meet and go over the details in person
• Sorry, I can't make it then
• So, I’ll see you on Monday at two
• What time do you have in mind?

Which sentences can be used to discuss the length of a meeting?

• Could we schedule a time to meet next week
• I’m afraid I have another appointment then
• Let’s leave the length of the meeting open for now
• I look forward to meeting you then

Which sentences can be used to arrange the time of a meeting?

• Should we plan for the whole afternoon?
• Would half past five suit you?
• So, I’ll see you on Monday at two
• What time do you have in mind?

Which sentences can be used to say that a suggested time for a meeting Is not convenient?

• I look forward to meeting you then
• Should we plan for the whole afternoon?
• What time do you have in mind?
• I’m afraid I have another appointment then

Which sentences can be used to confirm the time of a meeting?

• Should we plan for the whole afternoon?
• Would half past five suit you?
• Well, I’ll see you on Monday at 7:30, then
• Sorry, I can't make it then

What’s the appropriate order to ask for reschedule?

• Reason - Apology - Reschedule - Thanks
• Apology - Reason - Reschedule - Thanks
• Reschedule - Apology - Reason - Thanks
• Thanks - Apology - Reason - Reschedule

Put the words in order to make a sentence

inconvenience to sorry you

Put the words in order to make a sentence

time/ do/ mind?/ have/ another/ you/ in

Put the words in order to make a sentence

I/ afraid/ have/ I’m/ ask/ you/ if/ we/ meeting/ reschedule/ our/ next/ can/ week/ to

You arranged a meeting with your business consultant. However, an emergency come up. Reschedule your meeting

Scheduled: Time 11 a.m Date: Thursday

Situation: You have a family emergency that requires your immediate attention.. Propose: Time 10 a.m Date: Saturday