Business English Speaking: Key Phrases for Success

Are you looking to improve your business English speaking skills? Whether you're preparing for a job interview, a business meeting, or just want to sound more professional, here are some key phrases to help you stand out.

Greetings and Introductions

  • Good morning/afternoon/evening.
  • It's a pleasure to meet you.
  • How do you do?
  • My name is [Your Name]. Nice to meet you.

Making Small Talk

  • How have you been?
  • What brings you here today?
  • How do you like working here?
  • I've been here for [number] years.

Expressing Opinions and Giving Feedback

  • I think this is a great idea.
  • I disagree with that.
  • I believe this is the best solution.
  • I'm not sure about this.

Making Suggestions and Proposals

  • How about we try [suggestion]?
  • Perhaps we could [proposal].
  • Let's consider [idea].
  • I suggest that we [action].

Asking Questions

  • Can you explain that in more detail?
  • What are your thoughts on this?
  • How does this compare to [other option]?
  • When can we expect this to be completed?

Summarizing and Closing

  • In summary, we have discussed [points].
  • Let's wrap up by [action].
  • Thank you for your time.
  • I appreciate your input.

For more resources and practice, check out our Business English Resources page. Happy speaking! 🎤