Level 2Work

Speak Up: Questions in Meetings

Grammar: Question words (Wh- questions)

A Level 2 English lesson exploring work.

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What's in this lesson

A Level 2 (elementary) ESL lesson on work, practising question words (wh- questions). The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Speak Up: Questions in Meetings

Last year, Sofia started a new job at a marketing company in Buenos Aires. In her first meeting, her manager said something she did not understand. She wanted to ask a question, but she felt nervous. So she said nothing. Later, she made a mistake because she did not have the right information.

Vocabulary

  • clarify
  • confirm
  • explain
  • details
  • information
  • professional

Grammar

What — asking about
What do you mean by that? — use what to ask about things or ideas.
Who — asking about
Who is the manager of this project? — use who to ask about a person.

Discussion questions

  1. Do you feel nervous in meetings?
  2. What makes it hard to ask a question?
  3. Is a quiet meeting a good meeting?

Speak Up: Questions in Meetings

Grammar: Question words (Wh- questions)

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