Disagree Politely
Apply this preparation to disagree clearly while protecting the working relationship and moving the discussion forward.
LISTENING PRACTICE
Different Opinions in a Meeting
Identify each speaker’s view, concern and the final decision in a meeting.
Your goal
Identify each speaker’s view, concern and the final decision in a meeting.
Why this lesson / ทำไมต้องเรียนบทนี้
The learner listens before reading, extracts only the evidence needed for action, then reuses it in a short workplace response.
ระบุมุมมอง ข้อกังวล และการตัดสินใจสุดท้ายของผู้พูดในการประชุม ผู้เรียนฟังก่อนอ่าน จับเฉพาะหลักฐานที่ต้องใช้ แล้วนำไปตอบสนองในสถานการณ์งานสั้น ๆ
Progress Focus · how the final task is assessed
LC · Listening comprehensionIdentifies the intended message after listening before reading.0 not yet · 1 with support · 2 independently
EV · Evidence accuracyRecords the required names, figures, reasons and actions accurately.0 not yet · 1 with support · 2 independently
FP · Functional responseUses the listening evidence in a clear workplace response.0 not yet · 1 with support · 2 independently
Lesson structure · 30-minute route
3 minPredict the evidence you need4 minFirst listen 5 minSecond listen 5 minVerify only after listening8 minUse the evidence in a response5 minFinal listening task
For maximum benefit, unfinished personal examples may be completed after class. The core lesson still ends with an independent performance.
TEACHER Teacher Lesson Plan · Read before class
- Set the listener, purpose and final outcome.
- Use the model for noticing, not line-by-line reading.
- Let the learner select and personalise useful language.
- Run supported practice, then remove the support.
- Delay feedback until the message is complete.
- Score the final task, give one improvement point and require a focused retry.
Predict the evidence you need
Three people discuss a launch option. Track each speaker’s position, reason and concern, then identify what the team finally decides.
Learner does: explain the listener, purpose and successful outcome in your own words.
Teacher Help · Stage 1
Ask the learner to state the listener, purpose and successful outcome in plain English. Move on only when the task is clear.
First listen · understand the message
A: I support the Friday pilot because the client is ready.
B: I prefer Monday; the reporting test is incomplete.
C: Friday could work if we limit the pilot to one team.
Decision: Run a one-team pilot on Friday and review the data on Monday.
B: I prefer Monday; the reporting test is incomplete.
C: Friday could work if we limit the pilot to one team.
Decision: Run a one-team pilot on Friday and review the data on Monday.
Engduo Audio · Model 1
Engduo Audio · Model 2
Learner does: identify the job of each part of the model before borrowing any language.
Teacher Help · Stage 2
Play the first model without transcript or pausing. Ask for the overall message, not every word.
Second listen · capture evidence
| Position |
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|---|---|
| Reason or concern |
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| Decision |
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Learner does: explain the meaning of each group and create one true workplace example from every row.
Teacher Help · Stage 3
Play the second model or replay once. The learner records only the evidence named in the task; open the transcript afterwards.
Verify only after listening
Learner does: First listen: count the different positions.
Use keywords only. Change names, figures, reasons and actions so the message is yours.
Teacher Help · Stage 4
Let the learner compare notes with the model and correct the action record using audible evidence, not guesses.
Use the evidence in a response
- Second listen: match each speaker to one reason.
- Explain how the final decision responds to the concerns.
Retry rule: after feedback, repeat the weakest part with one changed condition.
Teacher Help · Stage 5
Take the other role or act as the reader. Change one realistic fact after the first attempt and delay correction until the message is complete.
Final listening task · act on what you hear
Follow a new three-speaker discussion and report each view, the unresolved concern and the conditional final decision.
Success: complete the task independently and make the listener’s next action or understanding clear.
Teacher Help · Final assessment
Do not supply wording during the final task. Score the three Progress Focus areas, give one precise improvement point and run a shorter retry.
Continue learning with Engduo
Practise a realistic variation with an Engduo teacher and use the connected lessons below to strengthen the same workplace outcome through another skill.
Continue your learning path
Chair a Short Meeting
Extend the challenge and learn to chair a short meeting, manage turns and confirm decisions and actions.
