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Business English Conversations | ESL Business Meeting Conversation

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Warm-up Questions

What usually happens in a business meeting at the beginning (before the main discussion)?
What phrases do you already know for starting a meeting and moving to the first topic?
What is difficult for you in business conversations: taking notes, giving updates, or discussing plans?

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Business English Conversations | ESL Business Meeting Conversation

Starting the meeting and assigning tasks (00:00 – 00:46)

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1. Why does the meeting start without Tim and Melinda?

Because they are running late and there is a lot to cover
Because they already sent their updates by email
Because they canceled the meeting
Because the meeting time changed

2. What does the speaker ask Jason to do?

Call the late attendees
Take the minutes
Give the marketing update
Lead the next topic

3. What is the first item on the agenda?

A charity event plan
A budget review
An update on the marketing strategy for a new beverage
Hiring a new employee

Business English Conversations | ESL Business Meeting Conversation

Marketing strategy for Ginger Cola (00:46 – 02:20)

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1. How will the new Ginger Cola be pitched?

As a traditional soda with more sugar
As a health and energy drink
As a luxury drink for special occasions
As a drink for children

2. Which feature is mentioned as a benefit of the drink?

It has very low calories
It has a strong coffee flavor
It is the cheapest product on the market
It is only sold in restaurants

3. What kind of person may be used for a celebrity endorsement?

A TV news reporter
A famous chef
A power hitter from the Japan baseball league
A movie director

Business English Conversations | ESL Business Meeting Conversation

Action list and charity event planning (02:20 – 03:25)

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1. What does the speaker say they have sent around?

An action list
A meeting cancellation notice
A customer survey
A new company policy

2. What does the team need to address for the upcoming event?

Factory repairs
Calls to action
International shipping delays
A legal dispute

3. Why is the charity event described as extremely important?

Because it will be broadcast on TV
Because it will replace all marketing work
Because the company must give back to the community
Because it is required by the government

Business English Conversations | ESL Business Meeting Conversation

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1. Which meeting phrase is used to mean 'start'?

Get the ball rolling
Take the minutes
Set aside
Iron out

2. What is the main purpose of mentioning an 'agenda'?

To introduce a list of topics and keep the meeting organized
To end the meeting quickly
To invite customers to the meeting
To report company profits

3. What is the overall structure of the conversation?

Training instructions for using new software
Small talk followed by a debate about politics
A product review followed by a job interview
Meeting opening, marketing update, then planning for a charity event

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Business English Conversations | ESL Business Meeting Conversation

In your experience, what makes a business meeting well-organized? What makes it confusing or slow?
Do you think using a celebrity endorsement is a good idea for an energy drink? Why or why not?
If you were presenting a marketing strategy, what key information would you include (target customers, benefits, price, advertising)?
What are some ways companies can “give back to the community,” and which ones seem most meaningful to you?