Introducing Topics in a Meeting — English Shadowing Practice
Practice the professional English for introducing topics in a meeting. In this lesson you shadow real lines like “The first topic is the project timeline.”, “Let's move on to the second item.”, and “I'd like to talk about the budget first.”. It helps you guide a meeting through its agenda clearly. You listen and speak along, copying the natural, polite tone so the phrases come out smoothly at work.
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b1Professional Self-Introduction at Work — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for introducing yourself at work — “Hi, I'm Anna from the marketing team.”. Speak along to introduce yourself professionally.
b2Starting a Work Chat Politely — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for starting a work chat politely — “Hi, do you have a minute?”, “Sorry to bother you.”. Speak along to start a work chat politely.
b1Asking Quick Questions on Chat — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for asking quick questions on chat — “Did you send the file already?”, “Is this the final draft?”. Speak along to ask quick work questions clearly.
b2Confirming Tasks and Responsibilities — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for confirming tasks and responsibilities — “I'll take care of this.”, “You can leave this part to me.”. Speak along to confirm who does what.
b1Talking About Deadlines — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for talking about deadlines — “When is this due?”, “The deadline is Friday afternoon.”. Speak along to talk about deadlines confidently.
b2Scheduling a Meeting — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for scheduling a meeting — “Can we schedule a meeting for tomorrow?”, “Does 3 p.m. work for you?”. Speak along to schedule a meeting.
b1Rescheduling a Meeting — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for rescheduling a meeting — “Sorry, I need to reschedule.”, “Something urgent came up.”. Speak along to reschedule a meeting politely.
b2Joining and Starting a Meeting — English Shadowing Practice
Shadow professional English for joining and starting a meeting — “Hi everyone, thanks for joining.”, “Can you hear me clearly?”. Speak along to open a meeting smoothly.
What this lesson trains
Make these phrases automatic: “The first topic is the project timeline.”, “Let's move on to the second item.”, “I'd like to talk about the budget first.”, “Now let's turn to the next topic.”.
Language in focus: Sequencing language: “The first topic is…,” “Let's move on to…,” “Now let's turn to….”
Own this workplace vocabulary: topic, item, agenda, priority, overview.
Copy the polite, professional tone on lines like “Now let's turn to the next topic.” — at work, tone matters as much as words.
Learning goals
- Handle introducing topics in a meeting in English clearly and professionally.
- Use natural phrasing for introducing topics in a meeting without sounding blunt.
- Contribute and respond with a polite, confident tone.
- Say key workplace vocabulary clearly the first time.
About this practice
The lesson is built from a real workplace exchange of short, professional lines you'd use when introducing topics in a meeting.
At B1 level it focuses on the tone and phrasing that make workplace English sound natural.
Practice tips
- 1Shadow the softening phrases — they carry the professional tone.
- 2Drill the vocabulary (topic, item, agenda) until it's automatic.
- 3Rehearse the lines aloud before a real meeting or message.
Frequently asked questions
What will I be able to do after this lesson?
You'll be able to handle introducing topics in a meeting in English — guide a meeting through its topics — with natural, professional phrasing.
Will it help me sound more professional?
Yes. You shadow polite, natural phrasing so you sound clear and confident instead of blunt or unsure.
How do I move between agenda items?
You practice transitions like “Let's move on to the second item” and “Now let's turn to the next topic.”
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