Business B1 · Lesson 3B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
active listening, low-cost
closing summary opener
helpful correction, no drama
signals bad connection politely
showing you're paying attention while listening
check if your sound is working
end it clearly, with a summary
leave the call before it ends
become suddenly unable to speak
the call ended by accident
wait a moment (informal)
a meeting / a call
collocation: “leave a voicemail” — these words naturally go together in English.
I need to check and reply later
start screen-sharing
collocation: “make a call” — these words naturally go together in English.
turn your microphone off / on
stop the conversation while they wait
after a bad connection
a missed call
a follow-up call
offer video
small hints that people use to communicate
pass the call to another person
your voice is choppy — bad connection
we can't hear you, please unmute