2026.04.08_Planning a Team Event (Easter Edition)

Planning a Team Event (Easter Edition)

1.Review

1. To make something clear or easier to understand. __________

2. To check that something is correct. __________

3. Something that is needed or expected. __________

4. A way of dealing with a situation. __________

5. A failure to communicate clearly. __________

2. Useful Phrases (Making Suggestions)

Maybe we could ___ (Example: Maybe we could organize a small Easter-themed team lunch.)

One idea could be to ___ (Example: One idea could be to do a small Easter activity in the office.)

What do you think about ___? (Example: What do you think about organizing something simple before the Easter break?)

3. Natural Softeners (to Sound Professional)

It might be nice to… (Example: It might be nice to do something seasonal as a team.)

We could also consider… (Example: We could also consider something informal before the holiday.)

4. Build Your Answer

- Maybe we could ___

- One idea could be to ___

Choose from the options below:

Possible activities (Easter context): organize a small Easter breakfast, bring Easter snacks or sweets to share, decorate the office (simple, not too much), have a short team coffee before the holiday, do a small Easter-themed activity (e.g. quiz or game), organize something informal after work

Good moments to use them: Question 1 and Question 3.

Vocabulary

Word

Pronunciation

Short explanation (EN)

Slovak

Example sentence

Initiative

/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/

Taking action or starting something

iniciatíva

She took the initiative to organize the event.

Engagement

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

Involvement and interest in activities

angažovanosť

Team events can improve employee engagement.

Arrangement

/əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/

Plans or preparation for something

organizácia / dohoda

We need to finalize the arrangements for the event.

Participation

/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Taking part in something

účasť

Participation is optional but encouraged.

Atmosphere

/ˈæt.məs.fɪə/

The feeling or mood of a place

atmosféra

A relaxed atmosphere is important for team events.

5. Discussion Questions

1. Do teams in your company organize seasonal events (like Easter)?

2. What kind of activities would people actually enjoy?

3. What would be a good simple Easter activity for your team?

4. Is it important to organize something before holidays?

5. What problems can happen when planning team events?

6. How can you encourage participation?

7. Do you prefer formal or informal team activities?

6. Example Answers

1. Yes, sometimes we organize seasonal events. For example, someone might say, 'Maybe we could organize a small Easter breakfast.'

2. People usually prefer simple activities. For example, 'One idea could be to bring snacks to share.'

3. A good idea would be something informal. For example, 'What do you think about organizing a short team coffee before the holiday?'

4. Yes, it helps create a positive atmosphere. Someone might say, 'It might be nice to do something small before Easter.'

5. Sometimes people are too busy. That’s why someone might say, 'We could also consider something quick and simple.'

6. You can encourage participation by keeping it optional. For example, 'Maybe we could organize something informal after work.'

7. I prefer informal activities. For example, 'One idea could be to keep it relaxed and simple.'

 

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