P-01: Advanced Meetings
Part of the Performance Series (B2)
Objective:
Participate in meetings confidently and with structure: express ideas clearly, guide discussions politely, and secure outcomes effectively.
Key Language Areas
🗂 Setting & Sticking to an Agenda
Define goals, structure time effectively, and park off-topic points gracefully.
💬 Expressing Opinions & Agreeing/Disagreeing
Functional phrases for clear viewpoints and polite disagreement.
❓ Clarifying & Summarising
Ask for clarification, clear up misunderstandings, and capture key points.
🔁 Managing Speaking Time
Handle turn-taking, interruptions, and balance participation politely.
Typical Course Activities
📊 Moderating a Segment
Lead a project update: anchor the agenda, invite contributions, manage timing.
🤝 Polite Disagreement & Reaching Consensus
Practise disagreement phrases, compromise language, and “both–and” solutions.
📝 Writing Minutes
Record key decisions and action items concisely (owner, deadline).
Ideal for B2 participants who want to proactively manage meetings and secure outcomes effectively.