This course is aimed at professionals in the fields of assistance and administration, as well as all interested parties with a B1 language level who wish to record English-language meetings professionally, precisely, and in a structured manner.
Since meaningful meeting minutes serve both as a central record of discussions and as a binding basis for action, the lecturers in this workshop will provide you with the necessary linguistic and methodical tools. Using audio and video material as well as practical simulations, participants will practice the professional recording and formal reproduction of meetings in English. Through individual feedback – including on your own documents – you will achieve a sustainable increase in linguistic confidence and professional competence, enabling you to prepare minutes efficiently, concisely, and in accordance with standards in the future.
- The role of the minute taker: Preparing yourself for the meeting; deciding how to take notes; sharing experiences and best practises
- Elements of a minute template: Using the agenda as an outline; designing your own template or using company templates
- Taking notes: Filtering out and recording the most important points; abbreviations and short notes; coping strategies in difficult situations
- After the meeting: Tidying up your notes; reviewing the language and style of your minutes; sending a copy of the minutes to the attendees
- Grammar: Reported speech; active or passive; recording action points, what, who and by when
- Self-study tips: Self-learning possibilities and online resources
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