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Business Meetings - 3
In this section, you will find recorded phrases for conducting and participating in meetings. To help you improve your business English for meetings, you will have a chance to compare your audio version of the phrases with the recorded version.
Getting the chairperson's attention
Mister Chairman, may I have a word?
Madam Chairman, excuse me for interrupting.
Giving opinions
I'm positive that the plant will be completed by August.
I really feel that we need to address this issue.
In my opinion, we will not be able to complete the project in time.
The way I see things.
Asking for opinions
Are you positive about that?
Do you really think that we should hire a new manager?
Laurie, can we get your input?
How do you feel about extending the deadline?
Commenting
That's interesting.
I never thought about it that way before.
Good point!
I get your point.
I see what you mean.
Agreeing
I totally agree with you.
Exactly!
That's exactly the way I feel.
I have to agree with you.
Disagreeing
Unfortunately, I see it differently.
Up to a point I agree with you, but I still think we should review the numbers.
I'm afraid I can't agree.
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