Lesson 2- Instant Business or Boardroom Meeting phrases
A. PHRASES FOR GETTING STARTED
1. Since we’re all present, let’s kick start the meeting.
2. With everyone here, shall we get started?
3. Since everyone has arrived, it’s time to begin.
4. Alright, we have a lot to discuss today, so let’s dive in.
5. Now that everyone’s here, let’s get going.
6. Shall we get started with the agenda?
7 . Alright, let’s get started. First, I want to extend a warm welcome to
everyone.
8. I appreciate you all making it here on such a short notice.
9. Thank you for taking the time to join this meeting; your presence means a
lot.
10. For those who may not be familiar with me, I am …
B. Welcoming the invitees
1. Please join me in giving a warm welcome to …
2. I’d like to warmly welcome … Mr./Ms./Dr./Prof.….
3. We’re delighted to have … with us today.
4. To start, I’d like to introduce …
5. For those who haven’t met our new … yet, let me introduce Mr./Ms./Dr./Prof.
6. It’s a pleasure to welcome, Mr./Ms./Dr./Prof.
7. I’d like to take a moment to introduce, Mr./Ms./Dr./Prof.
8. I know many of you, but there are a few new faces. I am not familiar with………
C. Delegating responsibilities to the colleagues
1. Mr. John has graciously agreed to take the minutes today.
2. Ms. Shane will be presenting on the…….
3. Mr. Kumar has kindly offered to provide us with a report on the new budget
4. Ms. Ahmed, could you please take notes/minutes for us today?
5. Ms. Cate will be leading the discussion on (topic) from the agenda.
6. Mr. Arjun, would you like to start us off with ?
D. Tendering Apologies on behalf of absentees
1. Unfortunately, Mary isn’t able to join us today due to an urgent matter.
2. Elizabeth will be taking the minutes today since Sarah is at home with a fever.
3. I have received apologies for absence from Ms. Elina.
4. If you notice anyone missing, please inform, John so he can record it.
E. AGENDA CONTINUATION
1. We’re gathered here today to talk about…
2. Today, we’re here to discuss …
3. Our primary goal today is to …
4. I/we’ve called this meeting to …
5. As outlined in the agenda …
6. To start, we’ll be discussing …
7. First, we’ll cover …
8. After that, we’ll examine …
9. If time permits, we will also address …
10. Then, I’ll pass it over to Mrs. Shane for …
11. Next, we’ll focus on …
12. I’ll also invite your feedback, comments, opinions, views, suggestions, ideas on …
13. Lastly, we’ll discuss …
