About this episode
Pippa and Phil discuss the importance of writing notes during meetings, including action points and minutes.
Should you write down every word that people say in a meeting? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil discuss meeting notes, action points and minutes. Get a free transcript for this episode and find more programmes for Business English on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260504 Have you tried 'The English We Speak'? Learn phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026 And don't forget to sign up to our newsletter. Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599
People in this episode
Hosts: Pippa, Phil
Topics covered
- meeting notes
- action points
- minutes
- office English
- business communication
Keywords
- meeting notes
- action points
- minutes
- office English
- business English
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC News
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