Easy English - Exercise: Rules for conference calls

a telephone conference is only Aziz good as the people taking part in it? A good conference call has active engaged participants who make their own views known. Andare prepared to listen to others. In this next exercise, you will hear 10 possible rules for conference calls after each rule. Decide whether you agree or disagree with it on why? Then you will hear my opinion. Let's starved. You don't need an agenda for conference calls because they're interactive. I disagree. All meetings need on agenda to allow participants to prepare properly. Next one. You should have some small talk at the start of the call. I agree. In most cases, this helps to break the ice. Helps people to get used to each other's voices on delouse. Any technical problems to become a parent before you start on the actual business of the conference. Next, you should say your name each time before you speak. I agree. When there are more than three or four participants in the conference next one conference calls air suitable for any size group. I disagree. Conference calls are best for small groups. Next, you should always style into conference calls from a quiet location. I agree. Background noise can interfere with people's understanding of each other. Next one, you need to speak loudly in conference calls. Okay, I disagree. You don't need to speak loudly unless there is a fault on the line that makes your voice faint. And then it's best to ring off and reconnect. Next. You should slow down when speaking. I agree. Most of us speak too quickly on the phone, and if you slow down, others will, too. This makes it easier to follow each other next one. To save time, you can deal with emails during the parts of the conference call. When you are not directly involved. I disagree. You need to stay engaged and involved in the call the whole time. Next, you should speak with more energy than usual in conference calls. I agree. Others cannot see your facial expression, so you need to show your feelings with your voice. On. Energetic voice helps to underline your key message. Okay, last one. Participants should take short breaks during longer conference calls. I agree. Short breaks help people to concentrate and, of course, sometimes bio breaks and necessary to good. How did you get on did you agree with my opinions? Conference calls demand concentration, especially if you are working in a second language. They are not ideal for long in depth discussions, and technical problems can interfere in even the best panned conference. But a well organized conference call saves time and travel costs. Andi allows for the easy participation of people from all around the world.