Team Communication Update
Listen to the Summary
Before we wrap up today, I want to talk about communication. Lately, a few small misunderstandings have caused unnecessary stress. We need to clear the air and make sure everyone feels comfortable asking questions or sharing updates. It’s never productive to let things build up. If something isn’t working, please bring it up early so we can address it together.
I also noticed that some tasks are taking longer because people aren’t sharing progress. To keep everyone in the loop, I’ll be posting a short update every Friday. Please add your notes, even if you’re still in progress. We’re not here to point fingers, but to sort things out before deadlines become problems. Strong communication means being honest, respectful, and proactive. A few minutes of clarity can save hours of confusion later on. Let’s make sure we’re all pulling in the same direction.
Friend’s Text Message
I got stuck in traffic and missed the end of the meeting. What was the boss talking about when she said we need to “clear the air”? And what did she mean by “keep everyone in the loop”?
Student Writing Tasks
Write a text reply to your friend’s message.
Use clear, polite sentences.
Summarize what the speaker said in your own words.
Use in Your Daily Life
What do the following idioms and phrasal verbs mean in these sentences from everyday life?
I wanted to clear the air after our argument so things wouldn’t feel awkward.
Please bring it up if something’s bothering you.
We added everyone to the group chat to keep them in the loop.
Once we sort things out, we can relax.
