👋 Hi everyone,
Ready to sound more confident in your meetings this week? In today’s newsletter, we’ll cover:
5 casual phrases that make you sound natural at work
How to use these phrases in emails and calls
Mini action tips to practice them instantly
Let’s dive in!
1️⃣ “Let’s circle back on that”
This phrase is perfect for postponing a discussion politely without sounding dismissive. It signals that you’re attentive but managing priorities.
💡 Mini Action: Try saying this in your next team call instead of “we’ll discuss later.”
Read more about polite professional email phrases to pair this with your emails.
2️⃣ “I’m on the same page”
Agreeing in meetings is easy with this phrase. It shows alignment and collaboration without over-explaining.
💡 Mini Action: Use it once in your next discussion to show understanding.
You can also practice pronunciation of natural English phrases using English pronunciation exercises.
3️⃣ “Here’s my take…”
A friendly way to introduce your opinion. It’s softer than “I think” and makes your input sound considered.
💡 Mini Action: Replace “I think” with “Here’s my take” in your next conversation and see the difference.
Learn more about expressing opinions naturally in our movie-based English lessons.
4️⃣ “Can we unpack that a bit?”
A professional way to ask for clarification without saying “I don’t get it.”
💡 Mini Action: Use this once this week to encourage discussion in a meeting.
5️⃣ “Let’s flag this for later”
Use this to note items for follow-up politely. It keeps discussions on track and shows organization.
💡 Mini Action: Add it to your next project call when time is tight.
Until next time!
Raghavendra M (ClipYourEnglish)