Unit Code: AGLAS-ENG-002
Unit Title: Effective Communication in Meetings
Nominal Hours: 4
Unit Descriptor: This unit develops the basic skills needed to participate in workplace meetings. Learners will practice simple spoken English for common meeting situations, including introducing themselves, stating opinions, asking questions, and confirming understanding.

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for a meeting 1.1 Identify meeting topic and purpose
1.2 Bring necessary materials
2. Introduce self and others 2.1 State name and role
2.2 Greet others politely
3. Participate in discussion 3.1 Express simple opinions
3.2 Ask and answer basic questions
3.3 Agree or disagree politely
4. Confirm understanding 4.1 Ask for clarification if needed
4.2 Summarize main points
4.3 Thank participants

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Meeting Type Team meeting, briefing, planning session, update meeting
Materials Notebook, agenda, pen, handouts
Greetings Good morning, Hello, Nice to meet you
Opinions I think, I feel, In my opinion
Questions What do you mean? Can you repeat? Could you explain?
Clarification Sorry, I don’t understand. Can you say that again?

Evidence Guide

Area Details
Critical aspects of competency Actively participates in a simple meeting, communicates clearly, asks and answers basic questions
Underpinning knowledge Meeting purpose, basic meeting vocabulary, polite phrases, turn-taking in conversation
Underpinning skills Speaking, listening, asking questions, using simple sentences
Underpinning attitudes Willingness to participate, respect for others’ opinions, openness to clarification
Resource implications Access to meeting space, agenda, sample scripts, audio-visual aids
Methods of assessment Role-play, observation, oral questioning, peer feedback
Context of assessment Simulated or real workplace meeting, small group setting

Foundation Skills

Skills Description
Speaking Use basic sentences and phrases to communicate ideas in a meeting
Listening Understand simple spoken English in a meeting context
Interpersonal Take turns, show respect, respond politely
Problem-solving Ask for clarification or repetition if something is not understood

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Entry-level professionals Non-English speakers with alphabet knowledge participating in workplace meetings
Vocational trainees Individuals preparing for jobs requiring basic spoken communication in meetings
Workplace learners Employees needing to improve participation in English-language meetings

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes/No
Yes

Pre-Requisite

Pre-Requisite
Alphabet knowledge (A-Z)