LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
well-being
[ 'wel-'bee-ing ]
noun
We try to ensure the well-being of all our patients.
indication
[ in-di-'key-shuhn ]
noun
There were indications that he has thinking of changing jobs.
premises
[ 'pre-muh-sez ]
noun
They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year.
rebuttal
[ ri-'buht-l ]
noun
She issued a rebuttal of the charges.
accede to something
phrase
It is doubtful whether the management will ever accede to the employees' demands for a salary increase.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different business phrases below.
A. take questions
- to answer questions
Dialogue
Mike
John
I have a question about one of your slides. Can you clarify the data that was presented?
Mike
Absolutely, thank you for your question. Let me provide more details to clarify the data.
B. wrap up
- to conclude or finish something
Dialogue
Mike
I'm hoping they'll accede to our terms soon so we can wrap up this negotiation.
John
Have they given any indication of their decision?
Mike
They seem interested, but we'll have to wait and see if they're willing to accept our offer so we can wrap up the negotiation.
C. on the agenda
- included in a list of things to discuss
Dialogue
John
I heard that safety and work will be on the agenda for the meeting.
Melly
Yes, that's correct. I think it's important to discuss ways to improve safety in the workplace.
John
Absolutely. It is crucial to ensure the well-being of our employees and prioritize safety in our workplace.
D. take minutes
- to write a record of what is said during a meeting
Dialogue
Ken
Hey, I was wondering if you could help me out with the meeting today.
John
Sure, what do you need help with?
Ken
I was hoping you could take minutes for me. I'm going to lead the discussion and won't have time to jot everything down.
John
Of course, I'd be happy to help.
E. any other business
- any matter discussed in a meeting that is not on the agenda
Dialogue
Alex
Before we close the meeting, does anyone have any other business to discuss?
Ken
Actually, there is one matter that hasn't been addressed yet. I want to bring up the proposal to revise our employee handbook.
Alex
Thank you, Ken. Let's add that to the agenda for the next meeting so we can give it the attention it deserves.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expression. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
take questions | any other business |
on the agenda | take minutes |
wrap up |
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We've covered everything on the agenda, but I'll open the floor for .
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Let's the discussion and move on to the next item on the agenda.
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Could someone please for this meeting and send them out to the rest of the team afterward?
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We have several items today, including the possible acquisition of larger premises for our services.
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She is confident, willing to from journalists and offer rebuttals.
Part II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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Part III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.
1. ( on the agenda / important )
2. ( take minutes / monthly )
That concludes my presentation. Thank you for your attention. Now I'd be happy to take questions from the audience.