Boardroom Ready: Expressions for London
Grammar: Useful expressions for professional meetings and social business contexts
A Level 3 English lesson exploring business.
What's in this lesson
A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL lesson on business, practising useful expressions for professional meetings and social business contexts. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.
From the reading: Boardroom Ready: Expressions for London
Every year, thousands of professionals travel to London for meetings with British partners, investors, and government contacts. The city moves fast, and so do its boardrooms. But the real conversations — the ones that build trust — often happen before the meeting starts, over coffee in the hotel lobby or at the lunch table. Knowing what to say in those moments can make a big difference.
Vocabulary
- at
- for
- on
- with
- build trust
- make time
- open doors
- signal respect
- turn into
Grammar
- Opening a meeting
- Thank you for making time — I know you have a busy schedule. — warm, professional opener
- Inviting dialogue
- Could you help me understand your position on this? — polite, non-confrontational
Discussion questions
- Have you ever attended a formal meeting in a foreign language?
- What do you think British people value most in a business partner?
- Does small talk matter in professional settings?
Boardroom Ready: Expressions for London
Grammar: Useful expressions for professional meetings and social business contexts
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