Attending a Meeting in English - Useful Phrases for Meetings - Business English

This video tutorial provides essential phrases for participating in business meetings in English. It covers how to introduce yourself, give opinions, make suggestions, agree or disagree with others, ask questions, and offer or decline tasks. The lesson aims to prepare viewers for effective communication in English-speaking business environments.

What is a formal way to introduce yourself in a meeting?

• John's the name.

• Yo, John here.

• My name is John.

• Hey, I'm John.

What is an informal way to introduce yourself in a meeting?

• Salutations, my name is John.

• Hello, I am John.

• Hi, I'm John.

• Greetings, John here.

Which phrase would you use to express a suggestion that is not an obligation?

• We have to improve our sales.

• We might want to consider a new strategy.

• We need to hire more staff.

• We must finish this by tomorrow.

Which modal verb can express an obligation?

• Should

• Could

• Might

• Have to

How can you professionally disagree with a suggestion in a meeting?

• No way, that's wrong.

• That's a terrible idea.

• I see your point, but I have some concerns.

• I don't like it.

What phrase can you use to agree with a suggestion?

• I disagree.

• I'm not sure about that.

• That sounds good.

• I don't think so.

What is a polite way to ask for clarification during a meeting?

• Sorry, could you clarify the last point?

• I didn't get it, say it once more.

• Can you explain that again?

• What are you talking about?

How can you ask a question in a formal meeting?

• Why is this happening?

• Can you repeat that?

• Excuse me, may I ask a question?

• What do you mean?

Which phrase would you use to offer to do something after a meeting?

• I should call the client tomorrow.

• I might call the client tomorrow.

• I will call the client tomorrow.

• I have to call the client tomorrow.

What is a polite way to decline a request?

• That's impossible.

• I'm afraid I can't.

• I won't do it.

• No, I can't do that.