Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.

Includes a glossary, answer key and transcript.

SUMMARY:

"English for Meetings is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for professionals who need to attend meetings in English. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or self-study. English for Meetings is the perfect resource to refer to before your next international meeting.

Key features of the Book:
Language presented in context with follow-up exercises
Special focus on the appropriate language for formal and informal meetings
Stimulating role-plays for groupwork tasks
Language focus boxes with tips and key language for contributing effectively to meetings in an international context
STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with warm-up and awareness-raising activities
OUTPUT section at the end of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection
Appendix including an answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary

Key Features of the MultiROM Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise the language of meetings" (Book Cover).

CONTENTS:

1. Could we meet next week?

Topics Arranging a meeting
Confirming a meeting by email
Rescheduling a meeting

Skills Using first names
Apologizing for changing a meeting time Getting emails right General meetings vocabulary

2. Can we make a start now?

Topics Saying hello and making Introductions
Starting a meeting
Stating the objectives
Introductions

Skills Making small talk Writing formal and informal agendas
Chairing a meeting

3. Can I make a point here?

Topics Reporting progress
Explaining cause and effect
Interrupting and dealing with interruptions

Skills Interrupting politely Asking for clarification
Giving your opinion Video conferencing

4. I'm not sure I agree

Topics Asking for comments and contributions
Expressing strong and tentative opinions
Agreeing and disagreeing

Skills Disagreement and criticism in different cultures Diplomatic language Making positive suggestions
Resolving conflicts

5. It's a deal

Topics Responding to offers
Buying time; taking a vote
Summarizing the results of a meeting

Skills Reaching agreement Talking about possibilities Controlling the timing of a meeting
Intercultural communication

6. So, I think we're finished for today

Topics Ending a meeting and thanking participants
Confirming decisions and action points
Follow-up emails
Saying goodbye

Skills Talking about plans Formal and informal minutes
Mixing business and pleasure

Appendix Test yourself
Partner Files
Answer keys
Transcripts
A-Z word list
Useful phrases and vocabulary

Intended for professionals who need to attend meetings in English.