2026.04.02_Talking about Meetings – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate

27. marec 2026

Listen UP! Talking about Meetings – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate

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Vocabulary

English	Pronunciation	Slovenský význam	Example sentence
depend	/dɪˈpend/	závisieť	It depends on the situation.
brainstorm	/ˈbreɪnstɔːm/	brainstormovať, tvoriť nápady	Let's brainstorm some ideas.
efficient	/ɪˈfɪʃənt/	efektívny	This method is very efficient.
speak up	/spiːk ʌp/	ozvať sa	You should speak up in meetings.
in person	/ɪn ˈpɜːsən/	osobne	We met in person yesterday.
remote	/rɪˈməʊt/	na diaľku	I work remotely from home.
pros and cons	/prəʊz ænd kɒnz/	výhody a nevýhody	Every job has pros and cons.

Practical english

Create your own sentences with the following words:
discuss, brainstorm, nervous, remote, efficient.

Q: How often do you have meetings at work or school?
A: I usually have meetings two or three times a week.

Q: What do you usually do in meetings?
A: We discuss ideas, solve problems, and make decisions.

Q: Why are meetings good for brainstorming?
A: Because people can share and develop ideas together.

Q: What makes a meeting successful?
A: A meeting is successful when everyone participates and clear decisions are made.

Q: What do you do if you don’t understand something in a meeting?
A: I ask questions or ask someone to explain it again.

Q: What problems can happen during meetings?
A: People can talk too much, go off topic, or not listen to each other.

Q: Do you prepare before a meeting?
A: Yes, I usually read notes and think about what I want to say.

Q: What should people NOT do in meetings?
A: They should not interrupt or use their phones too much.

Q: Is it important to speak English in meetings? Why?
A: Yes, because English is an international language and helps communication.

Q: What advice would you give for a good meeting?
A: Be prepared, stay focused, and keep the meeting short.