B1: Being Heard in Meetings

To deepen your understanding of being heard in meetings, students can engage in supplementary activities that target key language skills while exploring how to effectively participate and communicate in business meetings. These exercises focus on vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, and writing, all centered around the concept of making contributions and ensuring your voice is heard during discussions. Here’s how students can benefit: Vocabulary Building: Activities like matching definitions and sentence completion with terms such as "minutes," "agenda," and "clarification" help students confidently use relevant vocabulary when discussing business meetings and professional communication. Grammar Practice: Grammar exercises involve constructing sentences related to meetings, such as, "If I spoke up early in the meeting, I would feel more confident," allowing students to practice conditionals and modals in context. Listening Skills Development: Listening exercises, including videos or discussions on strategies for being heard in meetings, provide real-life examples and help students improve their comprehension of spoken English in professional settings. Reading Comprehension: By reading articles and case studies on how to speak up effectively in business meetings, students can analyze strategies for clear communication, enhancing their reading skills and critical thinking. Writing Improvement: Writing tasks, such as essays or reports, encourage students to express their views on how they can improve their participation in meetings, helping them develop clarity and coherence in their written communication.