making plans
You look at your diary to see whether you are available. What do you do?
check your calendar
What verb means "to be present at a meeting or event"?
attend
You have pain inside your head. What have you got?
headache
You cannot arrive on time because there are too many cars on the road. What happened?
You were held up in a traffic jam.
Which adjective means "not occupied and available"?
free
Your manager invites you to a meeting and you say yes. What do you do?
accept the invitation
A laptop, projector, screen and microphone are examples of what?
equipment
It hurts when you swallow or speak. What have you got?
a sore throat
You go to the wrong building because you cannot find your destination. What happened?
You got lost.
Which verb means "to say that you will definitely attend"?
confirm
The meeting was planned for Monday, but you move it to Wednesday. What do you do?
reschedule the meeting
Before a meeting, you send participants a list of topics that will be discussed. What do you do?
Share the agenda
Complete the sequence with health problems:
ear -> earache
tooth -> ______
stomach -> ______
toothache
upset stomach
You thought the meeting was on the 16th, but it was actually on the 6th. What happened?
You got the dates mixed up.
Which two verbs can mean "to organise something again"?
rearrange and reorganise
Arrange an appointment with another player. Ask about two possible times and agree on one.
Would Tuesday at 10 suit you?"
"No, that isn't convenient. How about Wednesday at 3?"
what is the opposite of late?
early
Choose one problem - a cold, flu, a broken leg, or earache. Explain your symptoms without saying its name. Your team must guess it.
"I feel ill. I'm coughing and sneezing, and my nose is blocked."
The online meeting cannot start because nobody can hear or see the presenter. What is the problem?
There are technical problems.
What phrasal verb means "to happen or be held"?
take place
Use all four words in a short dialogue: appointment, free, confirm, sharp.
"Are you free for an appointment on Friday?"
"Yes, 11:00 suits me."
"Great. I'll confirm it by email. See you at 11:00 sharp."
You are organising a business presentation. Name four arrangements you should make.
You are organising a business presentation. Name four arrangements you should make.
Possible answers:
Phone your manager and explain that you need to cancel an appointment or go home early because you feel ill. Use at least three target expressions.
Possible answer:
"I'm afraid I feel ill. I've got a headache and an upset stomach. Would it be possible for me to go home early?"
Activity: Give a professional explanation for missing a meeting. Include two of these expressions: get lost, held up in a traffic jam, get the dates mixed up, technical problems.
Possible answer:
"I'm sorry I couldn't attend the meeting. I got the dates mixed up, and then I had technical problems when I tried to dial in."
Complete the sentence with five suitable words or expressions:
"The meeting will ______ remotely at 9:00 ______. Please ______ your attendance and ______ if the time doesn't ______ you."
Answer:
"The meeting will take place remotely at 9:00 sharp. Please confirm your attendance and decline if the time doesn't suit you."