The Spotify Fix That Stopped the Meeting Chaos
Grammar: modal verbs for obligation and permission
A Business English English lesson exploring business.
What's in this lesson
A Business English ESL lesson on business, practising modal verbs for obligation and permission. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Spotify Fix That Stopped the Meeting Chaos
In 2022, Daniel Ek, the co-founder and chief executive of Spotify, had a problem that many bosses know well. His calendar was full of meetings, and his team spent hours arranging them. Ek's executive assistants often had to move one meeting to fit in another. Every change could upset five or six people.
Vocabulary
- at
- for
- in
- outside
- book a slot
- clash with
- free up
- push back
- run late
Discussion questions
- What makes a good calendar?
- Do meetings help or waste time?
- Who plans your day?
The Spotify Fix That Stopped the Meeting Chaos
Grammar: modal verbs for obligation and permission
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