Small Talk Before a Meeting
7/7/2026beginner
Speakers
You
あなた
Liam
機械学習エンジニア（イギリス）
この場面について
オンライン会議が始まる前の、ちょっとした雑談の場面です。
Summary (JP)
会議が始まる前の、海外の同僚「Liam」との軽い雑談の場面です。週末の話や天気の話など、仕事以外の話題で自然に会話を広げる表現を学べます。
会話
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You:
Hi Liam! We're a bit early. How was your weekend?
Liam:
It was great, thanks! I went hiking with some friends.
You:
That sounds fun! Where did you go?
Liam:
We went to a mountain about an hour from my house. The weather was perfect.
You:
Nice, I love hiking too. I usually go on weekends when the weather is good.
Liam:
You should join us sometime, if you're ever in the area!
You:
I'd love that! By the way, is it cold there right now?
Liam:
Yes, it's pretty cold in the mornings, but it warms up in the afternoon.
You:
I see. Well, looks like everyone is joining the meeting now.
Liam:
Right, let's get started.
Vocabulary
a bit early
Meaning: 少し早い
Example: We're a bit early for the meeting.
hiking
Meaning: ハイキング
Example: I went hiking with some friends.
sounds fun
Meaning: 楽しそう
Example: That sounds fun!
warms up
Meaning: 暖かくなる
Example: It warms up in the afternoon.
by the way
Meaning: ところで
Example: By the way, is it cold there?
join
Meaning: 参加する
Example: You should join us sometime.
get started
Meaning: 始める
Example: Let's get started.