Confident Business English
190.Speak with Confidence: Talking About Meetings
Oct 4, 2023
This podcast explores the key vocabulary and nuances of discussing meetings, helping you feel confident in using the correct terminology. They discuss the importance of formality in business English meetings and provide exercises for practice. They also cover various phrases to schedule, reschedule, and cancel meetings, including the difference between 'calling off' and 'canceling'.
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- Using classic words like 'have a meeting', 'cancel a meeting', 'reschedule', and 'delay' is essential and suitable for various situations.
- 'Call off' is more appropriate for formal events while 'cancel' is suitable for general meetings when discussing changes or cancellations.
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Talking about meetings: Vocabulary and Confidence
In this podcast episode, the speaker addresses common uncertainties individuals may have when talking about meetings and provides key vocabulary to talk about meetings properly. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using classic words like 'have a meeting', 'cancel a meeting', 'reschedule', and 'delay', as these never go out of fashion and are suitable for various situations. The difference between 'call off' and 'cancel' is explained, with 'call off' being more suitable for formal events and 'cancel' for general meetings. Additionally, the speaker highlights the importance of considering formality in business English and offers practical exercises to enhance understanding and usage of meeting-related vocabulary.
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