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English Conversation In an Office Meeting - Beginner

Practise a full beginner English conversation in an office meeting. Read a natural dialogue, learn useful expressions and practise speaking aloud.

WorkplaceFull dialogueAbout 204 words

Full Conversation

Team Member

I will give a quick update on my part of the project. The research is complete and the draft is about seventy percent finished.

Manager

Yes, of course. Give me the update and we can check the next step.

Team Member

I am waiting for one set of numbers before I can complete the final section.

Manager

That sounds clear. Let us make sure the responsibility and timing are understood.

Team Member

Great. I just want to make sure I have understood everything correctly before we continue.

Manager

No problem. It is always better to confirm the details than to guess.

Team Member

Could someone confirm whether those numbers will come from finance or from the operations team?

Manager

Yes, that is the right interpretation.

Team Member

Okay, I understand. Let me repeat the main point in my own words so I remember it.

Manager

Perfect. Go ahead. If anything is missing, I will correct it.

Team Member

Thanks. Once I receive them, I can send the full draft by tomorrow afternoon.

Manager

Perfect. Send the update when it is ready and let me know early if anything changes.

Team Member

Thank you. That makes the situation much easier for me.

Manager

You are welcome. I am glad we could sort it out clearly.

Useful Expressions

  • Do you have a minute?
  • Could you explain the priority?
  • Is that correct?
  • I’ll update you.

Speak it aloud

Read the conversation once. Then choose one role and speak only that role aloud. On the second round, close the page after each line and try to respond naturally in your own words.

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Practice Challenge

Keep the same situation but change two details. For example, change the time, place, problem, preference or reason. Try to continue the conversation for one extra minute without reading.