English for meetings5 min read
How to ask for clarification in English without sounding lost
Natural English phrases to ask for clarification in meetings: when you didn't hear, don't know a word, or want to check what someone meant.
English for meetings
English for meetings5 min read
Small talk before a meeting: examples that sound natural
Natural small talk questions and answers for the first minutes of a meeting, safe topics, and how to move smoothly from small talk to business.
English for meetings6 min read
English for meetings: phrases to open, interrupt, disagree and wrap up
Natural English phrases for every part of a meeting: opening, giving updates, interrupting, agreeing, disagreeing politely and wrapping up.
English for meetings4 min read
How to speak up in meetings when English isn't your first language
Practical ways to join the conversation, buy time, disagree politely and answer questions on the spot when you work in your second language.
English for meetings4 min read
How to improve your English listening for fast native speakers
Why native speakers are hard to follow in meetings, and a practical plan to train your ear: reductions, accents, shadowing and what to do in the call itself.
English for meetings6 min read
Business idioms you'll hear in meetings, and what they really mean
The business idioms you're most likely to hear in meetings, with plain-English meanings, real examples and natural replies you can use.