Professional Expressions

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

British business culture has its own rhythm. Starting a meeting with Thank you for making time — I know you have a busy schedule goes a long way. Phrases like We are very much aligned with your goals on this or Could you help me understand your position on X?

Grammar Reference · Professional Expressions

Opening a meeting

Use Thank you for making time to start warmly. It shows you respect the other person's schedule and sets a positive tone.

Inviting dialogue

Could you help me understand your position on this? — This phrase invites the other speaker to share their view without pressure.

Showing alignment

We are very much aligned with your goals on this. — Use this to signal agreement and shared direction at a professional meeting.

Closing gracefully

The food was excellent — thank you for the recommendation. — Closing a meal or meeting with warmth builds lasting relationships.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Professional Expressions

1.Could you help me your position on this issue?

2.We are very much with your goals on this project.

3.Thank you for time for this meeting today.

4.The food was excellent — thank you for the .

5.I'll bear in mind and come back to it at the next meeting.

6.Small phrases can doors in any professional environment.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.We totally agree with your plan.

2.Can you tell me what you think about X?

3.Thanks for coming — really glad you're here.

4.The lunch was great, thanks for the tip!

5.I'll remember that for later.

6.We think this is a good idea.

7.What do you think about the proposal?

8.This visit became a great chance to work together.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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