Lesson 5 - Meetings

What do you usually check before a meeting starts?

• The lunch menu

• The meeting agenda

• The weather forecast

• The office temperature

What do you say when you want to move to the next point?

• Let’s jump back.

• Let’s review the last point.

• Let’s move on.

• Let’s take a break.

If you want to suggest something, you say:

• I’m afraid I disagree.

• I have a suggestion.

• Let’s cancel the meeting.

• What time is lunch?

What should you do if you don’t understand something in a meeting?

• Stay silent.

• Ask a colleague after the meeting.

• Ask a question.

• Leave the room.

If someone is speaking too quickly, you can say:

• Could you repeat that more slowly?

• Could you send me an email?

• Let’s take a break.

• Let’s vote now.

Who writes the minutes in a meeting?

• The manager

• The secretary

• The person who speaks the most

• The chairman

What does the chairperson do in a meeting?

• Brings the coffee

• Leads and manages the meeting

• Sends invitations

• Books the meeting room

What do you do when you strongly agree with a proposal?

• Stay silent

• Change the subject

• Ask to leave the meeting

• Say "I support this"

What does "Any other business" (AOB) mean at the end of a meeting?

• Time to leave

• Time to discuss extra topics

• Time to vote

• Time to check emails

What should you do if you have to miss a meeting?

• Tell no one

• Ask someone to take notes for you

• Ignore it

• Arrive late without explanation