Key Phrases Every Professional Should Know in English

1. Professional Greetings & Introductions

• "It’s a pleasure to meet you."

• "I hope you’re doing well."

• "Let me introduce myself."

• "Allow me to introduce [Name]."

  
  

2. Workplace Communication

• "Could you clarify that for me?"

• "Let’s schedule a meeting to discuss this further."

• "I appreciate your input on this."

• "I’ll get back to you as soon as possible."

• "Let me know if you have any questions."

3. Email & Business Correspondence

• "I hope this email finds you well."

• "I’m reaching out regarding [topic]."

• "Please find attached [document]."

• "Looking forward to your response."

• "Thank you for your time and consideration."

4. Meetings & Presentations

• "Let’s get started."

• "To summarise our discussion…"

• "Does anyone have any questions?"

• "Let’s circle back to that later."

• "I’d like to highlight an important point."

  

5. Negotiation & Problem-Solving

• "I understand your concerns."

• "Let’s find a solution that works for everyone."

• "We need to weigh the pros and cons."

• "Can we explore alternative options?"

• "Let’s work together to resolve this issue."

6. Giving and Receiving Feedback

• "I appreciate your hard work on this."

• "Here’s something we could improve."

• "Your feedback is valuable to me."

• "Let’s brainstorm ways to enhance this."

• "I welcome constructive criticism."

7. Dealing with Conflict

• "Let’s take a step back and reassess."

• "I see where you’re coming from."

• "Can we find a middle ground?"

• "Let’s handle this professionally."

• "We need to keep communication open."

8. Networking & Socialising

• "What industry are you in?"

• "I’d love to stay in touch."

• "Let’s connect on LinkedIn."

• "It was great talking to you."

• "Let’s schedule a follow-up meeting."