Quiz – 20 English Phrases for Meetings / 会議で使える英語フレーズ20選
Master the 3 core sentence patterns, study real meeting conversations, avoid common mistakes, and unlock quiz achievements.
Essential English Phrases for Meetings
Meetings in English can feel intimidating, but you do not need perfect grammar to sound confident. If you can open a meeting, share your opinion, and ask a clear question — even in simple English — your colleagues and clients will see you as a confident professional.
英語の会議に参加するのは緊張しますよね。しかし、会議の進行、意見の主張、丁寧な割り込み、そして締めくくりのパターンさえ覚えてしまえば、主導権を握ることができます。
When You'll Use This
Meeting English shows up across four major workplace situations.
- Global Standups Weekly dynamic syncs with overseas partners.
海外拠点との定例進捗確認：スピーディーなやり取りが求められる場。 - Project Planning Brainstorming scopes, resources, and deadlines with your core project group.
プロジェクト計画会議：タスクの割り振りやスケジュールを決定する場。 - Client Negotiations Balancing requirements, budgets, and expectations politely.
クライアントとの商談：丁寧かつ明確に合意を形成していく場。 - Internal Review Presenting metrics and arguing your team's point of view directly.
社内評価・レビュー：データをもとに自分たちの見解を主張する場。
Why It Matters
A handful of reliable phrases changes how you come across in every meeting.
- Lets you contribute even when your vocabulary is limited.
- Keeps meetings moving smoothly when you are the one facilitating.
- Shows colleagues and clients that you are a confident, professional communicator.
The 3 Core Sentence Patterns
Almost everything you need to say in a meeting fits into one of these three patterns.
- Pattern 1 — State your position → 1
- Pattern 2 — Make a polite request → 1
- Pattern 3 — Move the meeting along →
Templates
Could you + [action], please?
Let's + [action]
「①自分の立場を伝える ②丁寧にお願いする ③会議を進める」の3パターンで、会議のほとんどの場面に対応できます。
Real Example
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but from my point of view, we should move on to the next item on the agenda."
「お話を遮って申し訳ありませんが、私の見解では、アジェンダの次の項目に移るべきだと思います。」
20 Essential Words for Meetings
Study these essential words and phrases grouped by how they are used. Read them aloud.
Meeting Setup
Discussion Navigation
Handling Opinions
Action & Conclusion
Phrases by Function
Opening the Meeting
Sharing Your Opinion
Interrupting & Clarifying
Closing & Action Items
Full Example Conversations
Weekly Team Check-in
A regular Monday morning sync. Kenji raises a concern about the project timeline.
One-on-One with Your Manager
A regular one-on-one meeting. You want to propose changing a project deadline.
Client Meeting
A meeting with a client, Mr. Park, to review the project plan.
Naturalness Tips
Add one more sentence
Use softeners
Use linking phrases
5 Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Avoid: "I have an opinion now!"
✅ Better: "I'm sorry to interrupt, but can I say something here?"
❌ Avoid: "Once more please." / "What?"
✅ Better: "Could you clarify that last point?"
❌ Avoid: "Stop the discussion now. Time is up."
✅ Better: "Let's wrap things up for today."
❌ Avoid: Nodding your head silently while being completely lost.
✅ Better: "Just to check, are we all on the same page?"
❌ Avoid: "Okay, goodbye everyone."
✅ Better: "Before we finish — let's review the clear action items."
Write Your Own Contribution
Worked Examples
Raising a timeline concern:
"Thank you. I think the plan looks solid overall. I'm a little concerned about the testing phase — one week feels tight. Maybe we could add a few extra days before launch?"
Raising a budget concern:
"Thank you. I think the proposal is a good direction. I'm a little concerned about the budget for the second phase. Maybe we could review the numbers again before we finalize it?"
Try swapping the opinion, concern, and suggestion with your own real meeting topics to make the template feel natural.