Videoconferences

Conversation:

• Tell me about your experience with video conferencing.

• What are the most important things to keep in mind when participating in a video conference?

• What are some tips for making a good impression during a video conference?

Working with videoconferences:

Vocabulary about videoconferencing:

• Video conferencing: A meeting between two or more people in different locations that is conducted through a video call.

• Video call: A live conversation between two or more people in different locations that is conducted through a video conferencing platform.

• Conference call: A telephone call between three or more people in different locations.

• Webinar: A live presentation or event that is conducted over the internet.

• Call in: To join a video call or conference call by telephone.

• Log in: To access a video conferencing platform.

• Log out: To end your session on a video conferencing platform.

• Mute: To turn off your microphone so that you cannot be heard by other participants.

• Unmute: To turn on your microphone so that you can be heard by other participants.

• Share screen: To allow other participants to see your computer screen.

• Chat: To send text messages to other participants during a video call or conference call.

• Breakout room: A smaller group within a video conference that can be used for private discussions.

• Virtual meeting: A meeting that is conducted online, typically through video conferencing.