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Useful Language for Meetings and Telephone Calls

1. Participating in Meetings

You will learn how to participate professionally in a meeting.

Here are some useful phrases:

•     “I’d like to add something here …”

•     “Building on what you just said …”

•     “Could I jump in here?”

•     “I'd also like to raise the issue of …”

•     “Could you elaborate on that point?”


Example:
If I may add something here, I think we should review the timeline before we confirm the final scope.


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1. Your colleague has just presented a proposal. You agree and want to add another idea.
“I want to speak now.” “I'd like to build on what you've just said.” “I’d also like to raise the issue of...”
2. Two colleagues are discussing a project, and you have an important point to contribute.
“Could I jump in here?” “Stop talking for a moment.” “Could you elaborate on that point?”
3. A colleague has explained a new marketing strategy, but you would like them to explain one aspect in more detail.
“I'd like to add something here.” “I completely agree.” “Could you elaborate on that point?”
4. The team has been discussing the project budget. You would now like to draw attention to a potential delay in the delivery schedule.
“I'd also like to raise the issue of the delivery schedule.” “Building on what you've just said, I want to talk about the delivery schedule” “How can we achieve a delay of the delivery schedule?”
5. Your colleague has suggested offering additional training to employees. You agree and want to explain why this would benefit the company.
“Could you elaborate on that point?” “Building on what you just said, I think additional training would improve productivity.” “I am concerned about the financial cost of additional training.”
6. Your manager has presented the results of a customer survey. You have some additional information that might be useful to the team.
“I'd like to add something here: several customers also mentioned delivery times.” “Stop for a moment. I have something to say.” “I don’t care about the customer survey.”
7. During a meeting, the team is about to make a decision, but you realise that an important risk has not been discussed.
“You're forgetting something.” “Could I jump in here? I think we should consider one potential risk before making a decision.” “Building on what you just said, I agree with everything.”
8. A colleague recommends changing the company's pricing structure, but you are not sure how the proposed changes would affect existing customers.
“I'd also like to raise the issue of pricing.” “I don't understand what you're talking about.” “Could you elaborate on how the proposed changes would affect existing customers?”