Speaking Practice – 20 English Phrases for Meetings
Practice speaking English in meetings. 5 real business situations with speech recognition, model answers, and Japanese support throughout.
📋 The 3-part meeting response template / 会議のための3ステップテンプレート
Thank you. I think [your opinion].
ありがとうございます。[自分の意見]と思います。
I'm a little concerned about [your concern].
[懸念点]が少し心配です。
Maybe we could [your suggestion]?
[提案]はどうでしょう？
Three parts: state your position (I think...) → show awareness of a concern (I'm a little concerned...) → offer a solution (Maybe we could...). This pattern works in almost any meeting.
3ステップ：立場を示す（I think...）→懸念を伝える（I'm a little concerned...）→提案する（Maybe we could...）。ほぼどんな会議でも使えるパターンです。
3ステップ：立場を示す（I think...）→懸念を伝える（I'm a little concerned...）→提案する（Maybe we could...）。ほぼどんな会議でも使えるパターンです。
📚 単語バンク / Word bank Tap to hear 🔊
Meeting Basics / 会議の基本語
Progress & Status / 進捗・状況
Opinion & Discussion / 意見・議論
Meetings Phrases / 会議フレーズ
📌 記事の要点 / Key points
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Section 1 — Where and when you need meeting English
セクション1 — いつ・どこで使うか
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- Weekly team check-ins: reporting on progress and discussing problems with your team. 週次チームミーティング：進捗を報告し、問題を話し合う。
- Project kickoff meetings: agreeing on goals, timelines, and responsibilities. プロジェクト開始会議：目標・スケジュール・役割を決める。
- Zoom or Teams video calls: online meetings with remote colleagues. ZoomやTeamsのビデオ通話：リモートの同僚とのオンライン会議。
- One-on-one with your manager: reporting progress, raising concerns, and discussing your career. 上司との1on1：進捗・懸念・キャリアについて話し合う。
- Client presentations: presenting proposals and responding to questions professionally. クライアントへのプレゼン：提案を発表し、質問に答える。
- Cross-team coordination: working with colleagues from different departments. 部署間の調整：他の部署の同僚と協力する。
- International conference calls: meetings with colleagues or clients in other countries. 海外とのコンファレンスコール：他国の同僚や顧客との会議。
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Section 2 — 3 Core Language Patterns
セクション2 — 3つの基本文型
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- Pattern 1: "I think / I feel / I believe + [your idea]." — softens statements, sounds professional. パターン1：「I think / I feel / I believe + [考え]」——断定的でなく、プロらしい印象。
- Pattern 2: "Could you + [action], please?" — more polite than "Can you". Use with anyone. パターン2：「Could you + [動作], please?」——「Can you」より丁寧。誰にでも使える。
- Pattern 3: "Let's + [action]." — friendly and direct. Keeps meetings moving. パターン3：「Let's + [動作]」——親しみやすく直接的。会議をスムーズに進める。
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Section 3 — Vocabulary Bank (25 key words)
セクション3 — 単語バンク（25語）
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- Meeting Basics: meeting, agenda, agenda item, minutes, attendee, chairperson/facilitator, follow-up, action item 会議の基本語：meeting, agenda, agenda item, minutes, attendee, chairperson, follow-up, action item
- Progress & Status: update, progress, on track, behind schedule, deadline, milestone 進捗・状況：update, progress, on track, behind schedule, deadline, milestone
- Discussion Language: opinion, suggestion, concern, clarify, confirm, summarize 議論の言葉：opinion, suggestion, concern, clarify, confirm, summarize
- Decisions & Actions: decision, proposal, approve, postpone, wrap up 決定・行動：decision, proposal, approve, postpone, wrap up
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Section 4 — Phrases by Function
セクション4 — 場面別フレーズ集
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- Opening (1-5): Let's get started / Shall we begin? / Thank you all for coming / Today's agenda has three items / Let's start with a quick update 開会（1-5）：Let's get started / Shall we begin? / Thank you all for coming / Today's agenda... / Let's start with...
- Opinion (6-9): I think we should... / In my opinion... / From my point of view... / I'd like to suggest... 意見（6-9）：I think we should... / In my opinion... / From my point of view... / I'd like to suggest...
- Agreeing (10-12): I agree. And I also think... / That's a good point. I'd add that... / Exactly. That's what I was thinking. 賛成（10-12）：I agree. And I also think... / That's a good point. I'd add that... / Exactly. That's what...
- Disagreeing politely (13-15): I see your point, but I'm a little concerned about... / I understand, but maybe we could... / I have a slightly different view. 丁寧な反対（13-15）：I see your point, but... / I understand, but maybe... / I have a slightly different view.
- Clarification (16-18): Sorry, could you say that again? / Could you explain that a little more? / What do you mean by [word]? 確認・聞き直し（16-18）：Sorry, could you say that again? / Could you explain...? / What do you mean by...?
- Moving forward (19-20): Let's move on to the next item / Can we come back to that later? 進行（19-20）：Let's move on... / Can we come back to that later?
- Closing (21-23): To summarize, we agreed that... / Let's confirm the action items / Thank you, everyone. That's all for today. 終了（21-23）：To summarize... / Let's confirm the action items / Thank you, everyone...
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Section 5 — Naturalness Tips
セクション5 — 自然に聞こえるコツ
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- Tip 1: Don't stop at one sentence — add one more. ❌ "I agree." ✅ "I agree. I think that's the best option for now." コツ1：一文だけで終わらない——もう一文加える。❌「I agree.」✅「I agree. I think that's the best option for now.」
- Tip 2: Use softeners. ❌ "This plan is expensive." ✅ "I'm a little concerned about the cost." コツ2：やわらげ表現を使う。❌「This plan is expensive.」✅「I'm a little concerned about the cost.」
- Tip 3: Use linking phrases: Actually... / Also... / So... / Well... / Right, so... コツ3：つなぎ言葉を使う：Actually... / Also... / So... / Well... / Right, so...
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Section 6 — Common Mistakes
セクション6 — よくある間違い
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- ❌ Mistake 1: Saying "Yes" when confused → ✅ "Sorry, could you explain that again? I want to make sure I understand." ❌ミス1：混乱しているのに「はい」→ ✅「すみません、もう一度説明いただけますか？正確に理解したいので。」
- ❌ Mistake 2: Translating Japanese directly → ✅ "I'm a little concerned about this part of the plan." ❌ミス2：日本語を直訳する → ✅「I'm a little concerned about this part of the plan.」
- ❌ Mistake 3: Being too silent → ✅ "That makes sense." / "Good point." / "I see." ❌ミス3：黙りすぎる → ✅「That makes sense.」/「Good point.」/「I see.」
- ❌ Mistake 4: Using a direct "no" → ✅ "I see your point, but I have a slightly different view." ❌ミス4：直接「No」と言う → ✅「I see your point, but I have a slightly different view.」
- ❌ Mistake 5: Forgetting to confirm action items → ✅ "Before we finish — let's confirm the action items." ❌ミス5：決定事項を確認し忘れる → ✅「Before we finish — let's confirm the action items.」
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Section 7 — The Practice Template
セクション7 — 練習テンプレート
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- Template: "Thank you. I think [opinion]. I'm a little concerned about [concern]. Maybe we could [suggestion]?" テンプレート：「Thank you. I think [意見]. I'm a little concerned about [懸念]. Maybe we could [提案]?」
- Yuki: "Thank you. I think the proposal looks good. I'm a little concerned about the number of reviews needed. Maybe we could split the review into two shorter sessions?" ユキ：「提案は良いと思います。レビューの数が少し心配です。レビューを短いセッション2つに分けることはできますか？」
- Kenji: "Thank you. I think the new system is a good idea. I'm a little concerned about the data migration process. Maybe we could test it on a small group first?" ケンジ：「新しいシステムは良いと思います。データ移行が少し心配です。まず小さなグループでテストしてみることはできますか？」
- Aiko: "Thank you. I think the campaign concept is strong. I'm a little concerned about the budget for the second phase. Maybe we could adjust the timeline and reduce costs?" アイコ：「キャンペーンのコンセプトは良いと思います。第2フェーズの予算が少し心配です。スケジュールを調整してコストを削減できますか？」
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Section 8 — Conversation Examples
セクション8 — 会話例
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- Conversation 1 (weekly check-in): "In my opinion, the timeline is a bit short. I'm a little concerned about the testing phase. Maybe we could ask for one more week?" 会話1（週次チェックイン）：「私の意見ではスケジュールが少し短い。テストフェーズが心配。もう1週間追加できますか？」
- Conversation 2 (one-on-one): "I'd like to suggest moving the deadline from the 20th to the 23rd. That gives us enough buffer without delaying the final delivery." 会話2（1on1）：「締め切りを20日から23日に変更することを提案したい。最終納品を遅らせずに余裕が生まれます。」
- Conversation 3 (client meeting): "I see your point, but I have a slightly different view on the testing phase. In my opinion, one week is not enough for proper testing." 会話3（クライアント会議）：「おっしゃることは分かりますが、テストフェーズについて少し違う考えがあります。」
- Always close: "To summarize, we agreed that... Let's confirm the action items. Thank you, everyone. That's all for today." 常に締める：「To summarize... Let's confirm the action items. Thank you, everyone. That's all for today.」
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