Business Meetings
Vocabulary
minutes
The assistant wrote the meeting minutes.
meeting
The meeting begins at nine o’clock.
decision
The manager made the final decision.
agenda
Today’s agenda includes a new project.
presentation
He gave a long and clear presentation.
action items
The meeting ends with two action items.
Daniel at a meeting
Daniel and his colleagues arrive at the meeting a few minutes early. The manager explains the agenda of the meeting, saying they will discuss the marketing project for the company’s new phone.
Daniel gives a short presentation about the new phone. He explains the marketing plan clearly and shows important information on the screen.
After Daniel’s presentation the manager suggests two action items. The team will set a budget and hire a marketer.
A clear decision has been made about the next steps. Everyone understands what to do.
Before the meeting ends, the secretary writes the minutes and list the two action items. Daniel feels confident after the meeting.
Questions
Who starts the meeting?
The manager does.
Who makes the final decision?
The manager does.
What is on today's agenda?
The new project.
Who writes the meeting's minutes?
The secretary does.
Does Daniel share an idea?
Yes, he does.
How many action items are there?
There are two.
Role Play: A Business Meeting
Manager: Good morning. Let’s start the meeting.
Daniel: Good morning. Thank you.
Manager: Today’s agenda is the new project.
Daniel: I have an idea about the schedule.
Manager: Please share your idea.
Daniel: We can discuss it with the client.
Colleague: That sounds good to me.
Manager: Do we all agree?
Daniel: Yes, I agree.
Manager: Let’s make a decision today.
Colleague: What are the action items?
Manager: I will write them in the minutes.
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