English for Meetings and Work: Useful Phrases That Sound Professional
If you work in English, you do not need to sound overly formal. You need to sound clear, professional, and easy to understand.
Useful phrases for meetings
- Could we go over that again?
- I’d like to add one point.
- From my perspective...
- Just to clarify...
- I agree, but I’d also suggest...
- Could you expand on that?
Useful phrases for updates
- Here’s a quick update.
- We’ve made progress on...
- The main issue right now is...
- The next step will be...
Useful phrases for questions
- Could you clarify what you mean by...?
- What would you recommend here?
- Are we aiming for...?
- What timeline are we working with?
Good work English is usually simple, direct, and professional.
For more support, see English for Work or Business English.