# Running a Team Meeting: ESL Listening Dialogue (B2)

> Free B2 ESL listening dialogue. A manager runs a short meeting, deals with a delay and assigns tasks. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

Canonical: https://zenmic.com/esl/dialogues/team-meeting/
Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B2 • Work English

A B2 English listening dialogue. A manager runs a short meeting, deals with a delay and assigns tasks. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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## Dialogue Script (3 speakers)

Manager: Okay, let's get started. There are two things on the agenda: the website launch and the client update. Dev: About the launch... we're about a week behind schedule. Manager: What's causing the delay? Dev: The payment system. The testing took longer than expected. Manager: Can we launch without the new payment features? Dev: Yes, the old system still works. We could add the new features in version two. Manager: Then let's prioritise the launch date and move the payment features to next month. Sophie: I agree. The client cares more about the launch date. Manager: Sophie, could you follow up with the client and explain the change? Sophie: Sure, I'll email them this afternoon. Manager: Great. Thanks, everyone. Short and productive!

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## Key Vocabulary

agenda

A list of topics for a meeting.

behind schedule

Later than planned.

to prioritise

To decide what is most important.

to follow up

To take action after a meeting.

## Comprehension Questions

1. Why is the project behind schedule?
2. What does the manager decide to prioritise?
3. Who will follow up with the client?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its **Lesson view** for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

## How to Use It in Class

- **Before listening:** pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
- **First listen:** students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
- **Second listen:** give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
- **Speaking:** pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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