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Chapter 2: Meetings & Collaborations

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Opening & Closing Meetings

🎧 Enhance Your Listening Power!
🀝 A team gathers for a quick weekly progress meeting.
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ANNA: Good morning, everyone. Let’s start our weekly feasibility study meeting. Thanks for joining.
ANNA: Today, we’ll cover three things: updates on research, budget, and operations; any issues; and next steps. Please keep your updates concise, about one minute each.
BEN: Morning. The survey results show strong interest in a digital registration system. I still need to analyze data from one neighborhood, which should be ready by Thursday.
CLARA: Hi all. I’ve prepared preliminary cost estimates for the new system. One expense is uncertain, the software licensing fees. I’ll confirm by tomorrow.
DAVID: Hello. Operations are mostly on track. I’ve checked with the local authorities for permissions, and everything looks fine. Scheduling the site visit has been pushed to Friday due to some staff availability.
ANNA: Thank you. To summarize: Ben will finish the data analysis by Thursday; Clara will confirm software costs tomorrow; David will complete the site visit schedule by Friday. Action items: Ben finalize analysis; Clara confirm software fees; David schedule visit. I’ll send the meeting minutes and a checklist after this meeting. Our next meeting is Monday at 10 a.m. Any questions? (pause) Alright meeting closed. 

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Active Listening Practice

Complete the phrases as you listen

7 phrases
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Let’s start our weekly ______ study meeting.

βœ… Perfect! β€œLet’s start our weekly feasibility study meeting.”

β€œLet’s start our weekly feasibility study meeting.”

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Please keep your updates ______, about one minute each.

βœ… Perfect! β€œPlease keep your updates concise, about one minute each.”

β€œPlease keep your updates concise, about one minute each.”

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The survey results show strong interest in a digital ______ system.

βœ… Perfect! β€œThe survey results show strong interest in a digital registration system.”

β€œThe survey results show strong interest in a digital registration system.”

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I’ve prepared ______ cost estimates for the new system.

βœ… Perfect! β€œI’ve prepared preliminary cost estimates for the new system.”

β€œI’ve prepared preliminary cost estimates for the new system.”

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One expense is uncertain, the software ______ fees.

βœ… Perfect! One expense is uncertain, the software licensing fees.

One expense is uncertain, the software licensing fees.

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Operations are mostly ______ track.

βœ… Perfect! Operations are mostly on track.

Operations are mostly on track.

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I’ve checked with the local ______ for permissions.

βœ… Perfect! I’ve checked with the local authorities for permissions.

I’ve checked with the local authorities for permissions.

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πŸ† MASTER COMPLETE!

πŸ“– Reading Practice

A good meeting begins with a clear purpose. The meeting leader explains the agenda, how long updates should take, and what documents may be discussed. This structure helps everyone stay focused and understand what the meeting will cover. 

What should the leader explain at the start?

βœ“ Correct!
πŸ€” The correct answer is "The agenda"
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During the meeting, team members should give short and clear updates. They should mention important details such as deadlines, responsibilities, or any uncertainties that might affect the project. 

How should updates be delivered in meetings?

βœ“ Correct!
πŸ€” The correct answer is "Concise and clear"
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If a problem appears, it should be mentioned briefly along with a possible solution. This allows the team to discuss the issue quickly and decide the next step without wasting time. 

What should someone do if they notice a problem?

βœ“ Correct!
πŸ€” The correct answer is "Mention it briefly with a suggestion"
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At the end of a meeting, the leader summarizes the decisions and lists action items with deadlines. Clear phrases like β€œTo summarize” or β€œAction items” help everyone remember their responsibilities. 

What helps prevent confusion after a meeting?

βœ“ Correct!
πŸ€” The correct answer is "A clear summary"
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πŸ“š Key Vocabulary

6 terms
Agenda

list of items to discuss.

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uncertainties

Things not yet clear or confirmed.

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Action item

a task assigned during a meeting.

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Meeting minutes

Written record of a meeting.

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framework

A basic structure or plan that supports something

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Summary

Short statement of the main points.

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✍️ WRITING PRACTICE
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Your Task

β€œImagine you are leading a short feasibility study meeting. Write one opening sentence that states the purpose and agenda, and then list three action items with the responsible person and deadline for each.”

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