Listening: Listening for Gist & Detail (Advanced) C1 - Lesson 2: Following Complex Interactions in Group Discussions and Debates

C1 GROUP

Complex Interactions

ការយល់ដឹងពីការពិភាក្សាក្នុងក្រុម

🎯 Scenario: "Return to Office" Strategy Meeting.
Alex (Chair): Neutral Mediator.
David (Manager): Wants everyone back in the office.
Maya (HR): Wants hybrid work.

D

David

M

Maya Hedge + Interrupt

Analysis: This phrase (Hedging) signals a strong disagreement is coming. It softens the blow of the interruption to maintain professional decorum while flatly rejecting his premise.

A

Alex Synthesis

Idiom: To attempt something impossible or overly complicated. Alex is asking them to simplify the problem and stop arguing about *everything*.

Match the Business Idioms:

"Boil the ocean"

To undertake an impossible task or make a project unnecessarily difficult.

"Push back"

To disagree with or oppose a proposal or idea.

"Facetime culture"

The idea that being physically seen in the office is more important than actual output.

"Retention"

The ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from leaving.

Who supports what?

David supports Hybrid Work

Maya prioritizes Retention

Alex suggests Core Hours

Maya agrees about Productivity

Task: Write the Meeting Summary

Identify the Compromise proposed by Alex. Use words: "Proposed", "Balance", "Mandate".