Running a Meeting

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1. Taking Minutes of a Meeting I was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or […]...
2. Placing a Business Order Jessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to Place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you Ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the Item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items we have on Backorder. Rudy: Sure, let me pull up […]...
3. Перевод слова item Item – пункт; вид товара, каждый отдельный предмет Перевод слова To answer a letter item by item – отвечать на письмо по пунктам component item – комплектующее изделие an item that you want to barter – предмет, который вы хотите обменять What’s the first Item on the agenda? Что у нас идет первым пунктом на […]...
4. Business Emails and Abbreviations Dear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation Re: the upcoming meeting. We’ve made good Headway in our planning, having Settled many of the arrangements, e. g., the date, time, and Venue. However, we still need to decide on the Agenda, i. e., who will speak, in what order, and for […]...
5. Being Evasive Olivia: Dad, can I ask you a question? Dad: You just did. Olivia: I mean, can I ask you another question? Dad: Ask away. Olivia: Where do babies come from? Dad: What? Where did you Come up with that one? Olivia: I don’t know. Dad: Let me tell you. That’s for Grown-ups to know. You’re […]...
6. Holding Structured and Unstructured Meetings Diego: Okay, why don’t you Brief me on what you’ve planned for the meeting tomorrow? Maya: Sure. At the meeting of the managers tomorrow, we’ll begin with introductions. Since you’re the most Senior manager, the job Falls to you. Diego: I don’t think we need To stand on ceremony. Have Alexi do the introductions. Maya: […]...
7. Keeping a Meeting On Track Lynda: Could I say one more thing about that? Bruce: I’m afraid we’re Running short on time. Maybe we could Wrap up this discussion now. Lynda: Before we leave this topic, though, I really think we should talk about next year’s plans. Bruce: That’s Outside the scope of this meeting. We can put it on […]...
8. Перевод слова meeting Meeting – собрание, совещание Перевод слова To fix a time for the meeting – назначить время встречи informal meeting – неофициальная встреча meeting point – место встречи Is the Meeting over yet? Собрание уже закончилось? It was a raucous Meeting. Заседание прошло бурно. The Meeting will be brief. Совещание будет кратким. Происхождение слова meeting Образовано […]...
9. Meeting Your Boyfriend’s/Girlfriend’s Parents Ronny: Ready? Judy: Ready as I’ll ever be. Ronny: Try To work up a little Enthusiasm about meeting my parents. Judy: It’s not them I’m worried about. It’s me. What if I don’t Pass muster? Ronny: My parents are going to love you. They’re Open-minded and Nonjudgmental people. They won’t care about anything except that […]...
10. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
11. Learning Work Rules and Routines I was happy to finally get a job, but I wasn’t ready for a first day of work like this one. … Boss: This is your first day and my job is To give you the rundown on how we do things around here. This is a Well-oiled machine. Everybody has To pull his or […]...
12. The Pope calls a meeting of all the cardinals The Pope calls a meeting of all the cardinals. When they have all assembled at the Vatican, he takes them into the meeting hall and states, “I have some really fantastic news and some very terrible news.” Of course, all the cardinals want to hear the good news first, so the Pope tells them, “Jesus […]...
13. Значение идиомы running start [running start] {n. phr.} Good progress at the beginning. Theteam was off to a running start, having won the first two games. Contributions of $5000 before the drive began gave the charity fund arunning start. Compare: HEAD START....
14. Scheduling a Meeting I needed to Schedule a meeting for the three Departments involved in a new project. I called each one to find a Date that Would work for all three of us. Bruno: So, Nicola, would the Day after tomorrow work for you? Nicola: No, I’ll be Out of the office all day. Could we Do […]...
15. Значение идиомы minutes of the meeting [minutes of the meeting] {n. phr.} The notes taken by the recordingsecretary; of an official body or an association recording of what wassaid and transacted during the given session. “Shall we accept theminutes of our last meeting as read by the secretary?” the chairmanasked....
16. Asking for Clarification in a Business Meeting I was Negotiating a contract with a new business Partner, and we had a meeting to Clarify the Terms. Bill: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year Option. Is that correct? Ms. Samuels: Do you mean The contract for equipment rental or the one […]...
17. Meeting an Out of Town Friend Lucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for […]...
18. Walking or Running as Exercise Reina: Okay, I’m ready to walk my way to better Fitness! Lars: I’m glad you’re so enthusiastic about starting To exercise. Reina: I’m totally Psyched! Check out my new Tennis shoes. Lars: They’re Brand new? You haven’t Broken them in yet? I hope you don’t get Blisters. Reina: Stop worrying. Let’s go, I’m ready To […]...
19. Day care workers charged with running toddler’Fight Club’ Two employees of a New Jersey day care center instigated “Fight Club”-style brawls between the toddlers and shared footage of the pint-sized pugilists on Snapchat, prosecutors said Tuesday. Erica Kenny, 22, and Chanese White, 28, were criminally charged for allegedly staging tussles between kids ages 4 to 6 at Lightbridge Academy, in Cranford. “Approximately a […]...
20. Meeting the Future In-laws Atsushi: I don’t mind telling you that I’m really Nervous about meeting your parents. Scarlet: You look like you’re going To face the firing squad. It’s not going to be that bad. Atsushi: I wish I could believe that. I’m going to try to make a good First impression, but I don’t think they’re going […]...
21. Giving Opinions in a Meeting I was in a department meeting and our manager was asking for our Feedback on improving our product. I had a few ideas and I wanted To get them across, but one of my Colleagues was Giving me a hard time. Marcelo: In my opinion, I think that we need to look at the question […]...
22. Значение идиомы running commentary [running commentary] {n. phr.} A continual series of remarks. Mychiropractor gives me a running commentary on the health care debatewhile he is giving me a rubdown....
23. A Potential Partnership Meeting Flavio: Thanks for meeting with me. Marcia: It’s my pleasure. We’re eager to hear your ideas about our companies doing business together in the future. Flavio: Well, I wanted us to meet because I think our two companies can create great Synergy. Marcia: I agree. What do you Have in mind? Flavio: We seem to […]...
24. Meeting a Deadline Pam: You wanted to see me? Ed: Yes, I did. Have a seat. I want to talk to you about the Pulsen project. Pam: I know I’m a little late in getting that report to you, but I’ve been Pulling out the stops to get it done. Ed: But it’s still not done, is it? […]...
25. “Мое хобби – бег” (My hobby is running) One of my favourite hobbies is running. I really like running because first of all it’s very healthy and useful for my body and mind. Doctors say that running and jogging help maintain a healthy heart and lungs. We also gain muscle strength. So if you go running several times a week, you will definitely […]...
26. Meeting. Знакомство, приветствие, встреча Приветствие Hello. Здравствуйте. Hi. Привет. Hi! How are you? Привет! Как дела? Hi! How are you doing? Привет! Как дела? Hi! What’s up? Привет! Как жизнь? Hi! How’s it going? Привет! Как дела? How goes it? Как дела? What is the news? Что нового? Good morning. Доброе утро. Good afternoon. Добрый день. Good evening. Добрый […]...
27. At a U. N. meeting the American ambassador At a U. N. meeting the American ambassador turned to the Japanese ambassador and whispered, “When was your last election?” The Japanese ambassador turned bright red and whispered back, “before bleakfast.”...
28. Using a Self-Checkout Machine Claudia: We’re done, right? Let’s get in this Cashier line. Raul: No need. This store has Self-checkout machines. Claudia: I don’t know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line. Raul: Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you. All you have to do is Scan the Barcodes on […]...
29. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Деловая встреча (Business Meeting)” По-английски Перевод на русский Mr. Archer: Good afternoon, Mr. Bloom. It’s good to see you again in our conference hall. How are you doing? Г-н Арчер: Добрый день, мистер Арчер. Рад Вас снова видеть в нашем конференц-зале. Как Вы поживаете? Mr: Bloom: Good afternoon, Mr. Archer. I’m fine, thank you. And how are you? Г-н […]...
30. Перевод слова inclusion Inclusion – включение Перевод слова Flux inclusion – шлаковое включение inclusion body – внутриклеточное тельце, включение inclusion of item on the agenda – включение пункта в повестку дня She is being considered for Inclusion in the England team. Рассматривается вопрос о включении ее в сборную Англии. With the recent Inclusions there will be 28 delegates […]...
31. Значение идиомы in order [in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order […]...
32. Ordering Food Delivery Order clerk: Hello, Torino’s Restaurant. Nancy: Hello, I’d like To place a Delivery order. Order clerk: Can I have your address and the Major cross streets, please? Nancy: It’s 1212 Main Street, and the nearest cross streets are Speedway and Highland. Order clerk: Okay, it looks like you’re in our Delivery area. What would you […]...
33. Перевод слова suggest Suggest – предлагать, намекать, предполагать Перевод слова Suggest a hypothesis – выдвинуть гипотезу suggest that perhaps – высказать предположение, что what suggested that thought? – что навело вас на эту мысль? I Suggested waiting. Я предложил подождать. He Suggested a visit to the gallery. Он посоветовал посетить галерею. What does this shape Suggest to you? […]...
34. Значение идиомы best seller [best seller] {n.} An item that outsells other items of a similar sort. Catherine Neville’s novel “The Eight” has been a national best seller for months. Among imported European cars, the Volkswagen is a best seller....
35. Play the Office Game Here’s a way to spice up your office. Pick two or three colleagues and agree to play the Office Game which awards points as follows: ONE POINT Run one lap around the office at top speed. Walk sideways to the photocopier. Find the vacuum and start vacuuming around your desk. When they’re not looking, pour […]...
36. Перевод слова discuss Discuss – обсуждать, дискутировать Перевод слова To discuss measures – обсуждать меры to discuss a trip – говорить о поездке they were discussing me – они говорили обо мне We Discussed our household budget Мы обсудили наш семейный бюджет. What did you Discuss at breakfast? О чем вы говорили за завтраком? We never Discuss politics […]...
37. Знакомство/ Meeting На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Meeting Знакомство Hello! My name is Artem. I am 14 years old and I would like to talk about myself. I grew up in a small town that I love a lot. The town is quite old and has rich history. I live here with my family that […]...
38. Значение идиомы call to order [call to order] {v. phr.} 1. To open formally. The chairman called the committee to order. The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order. 2. To warn not to break the rules of a meeting. The judge called the people in the courtroom to order when they talked too loud....
39. Stop redundancy The Committee for the Reduction of Redundancy and the Antiproliferation of Repetition has decided not to meet until they have their first meeting and thus will not be meeting until the first time. Their Pre-meeting Statement wanted to make this clear before they had their first meeting, so that it would not be unor confusing. […]...
40. Using a Self-Checkout Machine Claudia: We’re done, right? Let’s get in this Cashier line. Raul: No need. This store has Self-checkout machines. Claudia: I don’t know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line. Raul: Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you. All you have to do is Scan the Barcodes on […]...