EARLY ACCESS
B1
CLASS 3
Section 2
Glossary
Instructions
One word from each audio will be briefly explained below.
Try to understand their definitions, examples and, listen to the audios again if you didn't catch them the first time you did. Then, move on to Section 3
Audio 01
Dragged on
To last longer than necessary or expected.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Last too long / Stretch
"The meeting dragged on for two hours."
"The discussion dragged on and everyone got tired."
Audio 03
Step in
To enter a situation to help or take control.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Intervene / Get involved
"I had to step in to calm things down."
"The manager stepped in when things got off track."
Audio 02
Go off topic
To start talking about unrelated things.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Get sidetracked / Lose focus
"We went off topic and forgot the main point."
"She kept going off topic during the call."
Audio 04
Speak up
To express your opinion or say something louder.
• Formality: Common
• Synonym: Say something / Speak clearly
"You should speak up if something’s not working."
"I didn’t speak up and now I regret it."
Section 3
Transcript
Instructions
We're nearing the end, this section is like the "answer sheet".
Read the text extracted from the audio.
Now's the time to see what you heard!
Try to understand as much as possible before going to the Walkthrough section.
Then, move on to Section 4.
"I thought today’s meeting would be quick, but it really dragged on."
"At one point, I tried to step in, but they just kept talking."
"People kept going off topic, and we didn’t reach any decisions."
"Next time, I’ll just speak up earlier and keep things on track."
Section 4
Walkthrough
Instructions
In this video, the teacher covers every and each little detail you may have missed or may not know about the audios/transcript.
This video is rich in information so make sure to take notes of the new things you learn here.
Then, move on to Section 5 .
Section 5
Talking Point
Instructions
With a teacher, friend, or AI companion, practice talking, answering and discussing the following points listed below.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
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Have you ever been in a meeting that dragged on? What happened?
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What do you do when people go off topic in a group discussion?
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Is it easy or hard for you to step in during conversations at work?
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Do you usually speak up in meetings, or prefer to listen?
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How do you help keep a meeting focused and productive?