ID de réservation
17962623
Quand ?
7th August 2025
Horaire ?
10:00am - 11:00am
Notes
In the lesson, Meetings: Office English episode 2, we reviewed and also talked about her holiday in Cuba and how going there was a different experience.
Business Situations
Reviewed “Meetings: Office English – Episode 2” with a focus on workplace communication and meeting etiquette.
Subject or Topic
Combined business English practice with a personal conversation about Ingrid’s recent holiday in Cuba.
Language Functions
Practiced giving opinions, sharing experiences, and responding appropriately in a meeting context.
Used descriptive language to talk about travel and cultural differences.
Units
Business English for meetings: agreeing, disagreeing, interrupting politely, and clarifying.
Past simple and present perfect for describing travel experiences.
Business English
Agenda – A list of topics to be discussed in a meeting.
Action points – Specific tasks assigned during a meeting that need to be completed.
Follow-up – Additional communication or action after a meeting or event.
Travel & Daily Life
Bedsheets – Fabric covers used on a bed, usually changed between guests.
Soap – A substance used for washing, often found in bathrooms.
Local customs – Traditions and behaviors typical of a particular place or community.
Phrases / Expressions
Let’s move on to the next point.
I had never experienced anything like that before.
Could I just add something here?
Cuba was completely different from what I expected.
Grammar
Reviewed past simple vs. present perfect for recounting experiences.
Practiced polite modal verbs in meetings: could, would, might
Pronunciation: Soap
Phonetic spelling: /soʊp/
Syllables: 1 syllable
Tips:
Start with a long “o” sound, like in “go” or “no.”
Other
Discussed cultural contrasts between Cuba and Europe, and how travel can broaden perspective.
Reflected on how personal experiences can enrich professional communication.
End with a soft “p” sound—don’t add a strong puff of air.
Progress
Ingrid participated actively and showed good understanding of meeting language. She found it slightly challenging to switch between business and personal contexts but made steady progress.
Feedback
Great engagement and willingness to share personal experiences.
Needs continued practice with grammar accuracy and fluency when shifting between formal and informal registers.
Avoid saying “soup”—make sure the vowel is long, not short.
Homework
Review Episode 2 Learn English Conversation through Oxford English video -
https://youtu.be/mZ0cPfpNbOI?si=XKa57ewtqvdeeh_z