Initial Mentorship Meeting
A new mentee meets with their assigned mentor for the first time. They discuss expectations, establish rapport, outline goals for the mentorship relationship, and plan future meetings.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
mentor
A mentor is an experienced person who guides and advises someone less experienced, like in a job. In professional settings, mentors help with career development.
mentorship
Mentorship refers to the relationship between a mentor and their mentee, where guidance and support are provided for personal or professional growth.
expectations
Expectations are what you hope or believe will happen. In meetings, discussing expectations means sharing what you want from the interaction.
stakeholder
A stakeholder is a person or group with an interest in a project, like clients or team members. In project management, communicating with stakeholders is key.
insight
Insight means a deep understanding or helpful knowledge about something. It's often used when sharing advice, like 'gain some insight into career growth.'
career growth
Career growth refers to advancing in your job or profession, such as getting promotions or new skills. It's a common topic in mentorship discussions.
logistics
Logistics means the practical arrangements for something, like scheduling meetings. It's useful for planning in professional contexts.
flexible
Flexible means able to change or adapt easily. In scheduling, it shows willingness to adjust times to suit others.
virtual
Virtual means done online or through technology, like video calls, instead of in person. Common in modern work meetings.
calendar invite
A calendar invite is an email or digital message that adds a meeting to your schedule automatically. It's a polite way to confirm appointments.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
It's great to finally meet you.
This is a polite greeting to start a meeting. Use it when meeting someone in person for the first time. It shows enthusiasm and builds rapport. Grammar: Simple present tense for ongoing feelings.
I'm really looking forward to this mentorship.
This expresses excitement about a future event. 'Looking forward to' is a common idiom for anticipation. Useful in professional introductions to show positive attitude. Grammar: Present continuous for current feelings about the future.
What are your initial thoughts?
This asks for someone's first ideas or opinions. 'Initial' means at the beginning. It's useful to invite discussion in meetings. Grammar: Question form with 'what' for seeking opinions.
I'm keen to develop my project management skills.
This states a strong interest in improving abilities. 'Keen to' means eager. Helpful for sharing goals in career talks. Grammar: 'To' infinitive after 'keen' to show purpose.
Those are very clear goals, and definitely areas where I can lend some support.
This praises and offers help. 'Lend support' means provide assistance. Use it to acknowledge and commit in mentorship. Grammar: Relative clause 'where' connects ideas.
We can work on a development plan.
This suggests creating a strategy for improvement. 'Work on' means focus effort. Practical for planning sessions. Grammar: Modal 'can' for possibility, 'on' preposition for topics.
How often would you like us to meet?
This politely asks about frequency preferences. 'Would like' is formal for requests. Essential for scheduling. Grammar: Question with 'how often' for repetition.
I'm open to both.
This means willing to accept either option. 'Open to' idiom shows flexibility. Use in negotiations. Grammar: Simple present for general willingness.
Does this time next week work for you?
This checks availability politely. 'Work for you' means suit your schedule. Common in professional invites. Grammar: Yes/no question with 'does' for confirmation.
Have a great day!
This is a friendly goodbye. Use to end conversations positively. It's informal but professional. Grammar: Imperative form for well-wishes.