Speaking up in your first meeting

1. 1
   agenda/əˈdʒendə/

   noun

   The list of things a meeting will cover.
2. 2
   deadline/ˈdedˌlaɪn/

   noun

   The latest time something can be finished.
3. 3
   priority/praɪˈɔːrəti/

   noun

   The thing that matters most and comes first.
4. 4

   update

5. 5

   suggest

6. 6

   budget

7. 7

   client

8. 8

   progress

9. 9

   clarify

10. 10

    assign

The sentences3 of 10

1. Could you send me the agenda first?

2. What is the deadline for this?

3. Which one is the highest priority?

Pronunciation

• agenda/əˈdʒendə/

  Stress on the middle syllable: a-JEN-da.

• priority/praɪˈɔːrəti/

  Four syllables: pry-OR-i-tee.

Questions

What does 'deadline' mean?

It's the latest time something can be finished.

What do I ask if I want to know what matters most?

You can ask 'Which one is the highest priority?' to find out which task is most urgent.