English Lesson (Speaking and Listening): "Meetings" (B1 Level)

Vocabulary

A. Unavoidable (adj) – not able to be prevented or avoided
B. Attend (verb) – to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)
C. At least – not less than a specified amount, level, etc.
D. Average (noun)- Example: "On average, I get 8 hours of sleep daily."
E. Complain (verb) – to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something
F. Waste of time – Example: "Looking at posts on social media is a waste of time."
G. Instead of - Example: "I decided to work from home instead of going to the office."
H. Productive (adj)
I. Unbelievable (adj)
J. Be conducted (adj) – Example: “The presentation was conducted in Room C.”
K. Participants
L. Be extended (adj) – Example: “The deadline will not be extended.”

Guide Questions
1. What did the speaker say about meetings?
2. How many meetings do people attend?
3. How long are meetings usually?
4. What are the complaints of employees?
5. What did the speaker say about English?
6. What is another bad thing about meetings?

American Accent

British Accent

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Discussion
1. What kinds of meetings do you usually have: formal or informal meetings? Which one is better in your opinion?

2. Is it better to have a big meeting or a small meeting? Explain.

3. How often do you set up (organize) meetings?

4. What are the most difficult parts of setting up meetings?

5. How often do you facilitate or chair a meeting? If so, do you like doing it?

6. Describe a productive meeting.

7. Do you prefer face-to-face meetings or video meetings? Why?