Understanding 09
Meeting Runs Over Time
Listen to the following audio
Answer the following questions
What was the meeting originally scheduled for?
Why did it take longer than expected?
What did the manager promise to do?
Sum up what happened as if you were explaining it to a friend.
Read the transcript if needed
“This afternoon, our weekly team meeting was scheduled for one hour, but discussions dragged on much longer. We were supposed to review the budget, but new questions kept coming up. The manager reminded everyone that if we wanted to stay on the same page, we needed to keep our comments short and focused. She promised to follow up with individuals about smaller issues after the meeting instead of keeping everyone waiting. In the end, we agreed to stay organized so future meetings would finish on time.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: On the same page – we use this idiom when people share the same understanding or agreement about something.
Examples to use:
“Let’s make sure we’re on the same page before we start.”
“The manager explained the plan so everyone was on the same page.”
“We weren’t on the same page about the time, so we missed the bus.”
Phrasal Verb: Follow up – we use this phrasal verb when continuing action after something has been discussed.
Examples to use:
“I always follow up with clients after meetings.”
“She followed up with an email yesterday.”
“He is following up on the project now.”
“They will follow up with you next week.”
