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Practice room 13 · Going further

Speaking up in meetings

Get your point in, disagree politely, and ask the question everyone else is thinking.

  • About 10 minutes
  • Chapter 13 of the book
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Activity 1 of 3 · Build

Polite interruption builder

In British meetings, people often soften their interruptions. Build yours.

Getting in

Choose what you want to do.

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Activity 2 of 3 · Sort

Agree, partly agree or disagree?

British English often hides disagreement inside polite words. Sort these.

Meeting phrase sorter

What does the speaker really think?

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Say it

Phrase box

Useful phrases from this chapter. Anything that isn't British English is labelled.

Getting in

  • Sorry, can I just come in here?
  • Could I add something?
  • Just to build on what Sam said…

Agreeing

  • I completely agree.
  • That's a good point.
  • I think you're right about…

Disagreeing politely

  • I see what you mean, but…
  • I'm not sure I agree.
  • Could we look at it another way?
Activity 3 of 3 · Choose

Meeting moments

Choose the best thing to say.

Moment

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