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Meetings
When you want to say something in a meeting
“Can I say something here?”
“I’d like to make a point.”
“Can I come in here”
When you want to add to what someone else has said
“I think that’s a very good point. I fell …”
“There’s something I’d like to add, if I may …”
“I’d also like to say …”
“While we’re on the subject, I’d like to say …”
When you want to respond to what someone has said
“That’s a very good point.”
“I feel the same way about this. In fact …”
“I know what you mean.”
When you want top interrupt someone
“Could I interrupt you for a moment?”
“May I just add something here?”
“Do you mind if I just come in here?”
Stopping someone from interrupting you
“Actually, if you could just let me finish …”
“Just let me finish, if you wouldn’t mind …”
“Actually, I’ve nearly finished …”
Leading a meeting
If you are responsible for leading, or chairing a meeting, there are certain
phrase in English which will help you to keep control.
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Starting a meeting
“Can we get started?”
“Can we take the minutes as read?”
“I’ve called a meeting to discuss …”
“The purpose of this meeting is to …”
“We’re here today to discuss …”
Asking for people’s opinions
“Does anyone have anything else to add?”
“Does anyone have anything else to say?”
“What are your views on this?”
Asking for agreement or a vote
“Can we have a show of hands?”
“Can we put this to the vote?”
“Are we agreement on this?”
Keeping people focused on the agenda
“Can we stick to the main points?”
“Let’s not get off the subject.”
“We’re getting a little sidetracked here.”
“Can we get back to the agenda?”
Finishing a meeting
“Is there any other business?”
“I think that’s all today. thank you everyone for coming”
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Meetings
When you want to say something in a meeting
“Can I say something here?”
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