Business English: Meetings
This course will teach you vocabulary and skills related to participating in meetings. You will learn terms and phrases used both in email and in speaking to arrange, participate in, and conclude meetings.
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- Duration 24 hours
- Course by University of Washington
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This course will teach you vocabulary and skills related to participating in meetings. You will learn terms and phrases used both in email and in speaking to arrange, participate in, and conclude meetings. The goals of this course are to enable you to participate effectively in on-site meetings and teleconferences and to prepare you to write a proposal as an outcome of a meeting. Course Learning Objectives - Arrange a meeting though email and by telephone - List expectations and protocols related to on-site meetings and teleconferences - State phone numbers, dates, currencies and sales figures accurately - Write a proposal with appropriate organization and vocabularyModules
Lesson 1: Successful Meetings
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4
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Successful Meetings
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Discussions
- Discussion Forum
4
Videos
- Video: Welcome to Meetings
- Video 1: Course Overview
- Video 2: Successful Meetings
- Video 3: Costco
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Readings
- Read Me
- Get help and meet other learners in this course. Join your discussion forums!
- Costco Reading
- Vocabulary List
Lesson 2: Setting Up A Meeting
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3
Videos
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Readings
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2
Quiz
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Writing an Agenda
3
Videos
- Video 1: Setting Up a Meeting
- Video 2: Writing an Email Announcing a Meeting
- Video 3: Improving a Meeting Announcement Email
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz 1
- Setting Up A Meeting Email
Lesson 3: Responding To Meeting Invitations
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3
Videos
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2
Quiz
3
Videos
- Video 1: Introduction
- Video 2: Responding to Meeting Announcements
- Video 3: Rescheduling a Meeting
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz 1
- Responding to Meeting Invitations
Week 1 Summary
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1
Readings
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Writing and Responding to a Meeting Announcement
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Readings
- Week 1 Summary
Lesson 1: Leading A Meeting
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
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Discussion
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Quiz
1
Discussions
- Discussion: Business Meetings In Your Culture
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Videos
- Video 1: Introduction
- Video 2: Scenario 1
- Video 3: Scenario 2
- Video 4: Lecture on Effective Practices in Meetings
- Video 5: Lecture on the Language for Leading the Meeting
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
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Quiz
- Practice Quiz
Lesson 2: Taking Part In Meetings
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4
Videos
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Readings
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2
Quiz
4
Videos
- Video 1: Introduction
- Video 2: Scenario Video
- Video 3 Lecture on the language of agreeing/hedging
- Video 4: Lecture on ways to disagree
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz 1 Part 1
- Practice Quiz 1 Part 2
Lesson 3: Teleconferencing
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
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2
Quiz
3
Videos
- Video 1: Introduction
- Video 2: Scenario Video
- Video 3: Challenges of Teleconferences
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Teleconferencing
Week 2 Summary
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2
Readings
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Plan a Teleconference
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Readings
- Funny video of a Conference Call
- Week 2 Summary
Lesson 1: Numbers and Currencies
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5
Videos
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Readings
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2
Quiz
5
Videos
- Video 1: Introduction to the Week and Lesson
- Video 2: Providing Background Information
- Video 3: Scenario Meeting at Rainier Chocolates
- Video 4: Directing People’s Attention
- Video 5: Lecture on Reporting and Referring to Sources
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz
- Directing People's Attention
Lesson 2: Reporting Specific Data
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6
Videos
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Readings
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Discussion
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Quiz
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Reporting on Data
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Discussions
- Discussion Forum
6
Videos
- Video 1: Introduction to the Lesson
- Video 2: Scenario: Interview with a College Student
- Video 3: Scenario : Interview With A Shopper
- Video 4: Lecture: Describing Consumer Behavior
- Video 5: Monetary Amounts
- Listen: Reporting on Data Quiz
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
1
Quiz
- Reporting on Data
Lesson 3: Taking Minutes
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3
Videos
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Quiz
3
Videos
- Video 1: Taking Minutes
- Video 2: The Language Of Writing Minutes
- Video 3: Taking Minutes FAQs
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz 1
- Practice Quiz 2
Week 3 Summary
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Readings
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Readings
- Week 3 Summary
Lesson 1: Brainstorming
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6
Videos
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Readings
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Discussion
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2
Quiz
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Discussions
- Discussion Forum: Brainstorming
6
Videos
- Video 1: Introduction to this Week: Creating a Proposal
- Video 2: Brainstorming
- Video 3 Scenario Video 1: A Brainstorming Meeting
- Video 4 Scenario Video 2: A Brainstorming Meeting
- Video 5: Language for Brainstorming
- Video 6: Interview with Theo Chocolates
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
2
Quiz
- Practice Quiz 1
- Brainstorming Ideas
Lesson 2: The Language and Organization of Proposals
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3
Videos
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Readings
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PeerReview
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Practice Quiz 1
- Practice Quiz 2
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Peer Review
- Add the Missing Words
3
Videos
- Video 1: Organization of Written Proposals
- Video 2: The Language of Proposals
- Video 3: Improving a Written Proposal
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Readings
- Vocabulary List
Lesson 3: Writing Proposals
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3
Videos
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Readings
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Quiz
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Creating a Proposal
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Videos
- Video 1: Writing A Proposal
- Video 2: Deciding on Locations
- Video 3: Taking Notes from a Meeting
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Readings
- Potential Locations for Rainier Chocolates New Store
- Vocabulary List
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Quiz
- Practice Quiz 1
Week 4 Summary
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Readings
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Readings
- Week 4 Summary
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Enhance your meeting skills with "Business English: Meetings" on Coursera. This professional-level course focuses on vocabulary and protocols for effective participation in on-site meetings and teleconferences. Learn to arrange meetings, state key details accurately, and write proposals. Available with Starter, Professional, or Paid subscriptions, it’s perfect for professionals seeking to improve their business communication.
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