Das Team-Meeting am Montag
On Monday morning, Nico opens the video meeting with a calm greeting, like a gentle morning breeze.
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Am Montagmorgen öffnet Nico das Video-Meeting mit einer ruhigen Begrüßung, die wie ein sanfter Morgenwind wirkt.Warm-up vocabulary
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Am Montagmorgen öffnet Nico das Video-Meeting mit einer ruhigen Begrüßung, die wie ein sanfter Morgenwind wirkt. Seine Chefin möchte drei klare Punkte zu den Zahlen vom letzten Monat und eine präzise Liste der nächsten Schritte. Nico erklärt ohne , dass zwei Projekte schneller laufen als geplant und dass ein Projekt drei Tage länger braucht wegen eines . Die Kollegen stellen wenige, aber präzise Fragen, vor allem zum für neue Softwaretests. Kurz vor dem Ende legt das Team neue Termine für Mittwoch und Freitag fest, und alle notieren ihre Aufgaben im Chat. Direkt nach dem Meeting schreibt Nico eine höfliche Mail mit Datum, und , die fast so kurz wie sein mündlicher ist.
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On Monday morning, Nico opens the video meeting with a calm greeting, like a gentle morning breeze. His boss wants three clear points on last month's figures and a precise list of next steps. Without drowning in jargon, Nico explains that two projects are ahead of schedule, while one needs three extra days due to a delivery issue. Colleagues ask few but precise questions, mainly about the budget for new software tests. Just before the end, the team sets new appointments for Wednesday and Friday, and everyone notes their tasks in the chat. Right after the meeting, Nico writes a polite email with dates, responsible parties, and deadlines, almost as brief as his verbal report.
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A2 German Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. What is Nico supposed to provide figures for from last month?
Correct: Three points on last month's balance and next steps
Nico's boss wants him to provide three clear points about last month's figures and the next steps, focusing on work-related updates.
2. Why does one project need three extra days?
Correct: Because of a delivery issue
A delivery problem has delayed the project, showing how external factors can affect the schedule.
3. What does he do right after the meeting?
Correct: He writes a clear email with dates and responsible people
Nico follows up the meeting with a clear email that summarizes the points discussed and assigns responsibilities.
4. Was macht Nico zuerst im Meeting?
Correct: Er begrüßt das Team ruhig
Nico beginnt das Meeting mit einer ruhigen Begrüßung, bevor er die wichtigen Punkte bespricht.
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