Professional English Boost Set 1: Mastering Meetings
Welcome to Set 1 of 20 in your journey to pro-level English! This set introduces 10 key words and expressions for meetings. Learn their pronunciation, meanings, and usage, then test yourself with practice questions. Use “Start” to begin, “Random” to jump, “Restart” to reset, and “Next” to proceed. Track progress below and boost your workplace skills! Note: Content protected—copying discouraged.
1. Agenda
/əˈdʒɛndə/Meaning: A list of topics to discuss in a meeting.
Example: “Let’s review the agenda before we start.”
2. Brainstorm
/ˈbreɪnstɔːrm/Meaning: To generate ideas collaboratively.
Example: “We need to brainstorm solutions for this issue.”
3. Consensus
/kənˈsɛnsəs/Meaning: General agreement among a group.
Example: “We reached a consensus on the project timeline.”
4. Facilitate
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/Meaning: To make a process easier or smoother.
Example: “She will facilitate the discussion today.”
5. Initiative
/ɪnˈɪʃətɪv/Meaning: The ability to act independently.
Example: “He took the initiative to schedule the meeting.”
6. Action Item
/ˈækʃn aɪtəm/Meaning: A task assigned during a meeting.
Example: “Who’s responsible for this action item?”
7. Recap
/ˈriːkæp/Meaning: To summarize key points.
Example: “Let’s recap the decisions made today.”
8. Stakeholder
/ˈsteɪkhoʊldər/Meaning: A person with an interest in a project.
Example: “We need input from all stakeholders.”
9. Touch Base
/tʌtʃ beɪs/Meaning: To briefly check in with someone.
Example: “I’ll touch base with you after the meeting.”
10. Wrap Up
/ræp ʌp/Meaning: To conclude or finish.
Example: “Let’s wrap up this discussion now.”
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