# Business English | How to Speak More Professionally in Formal Discussions \[526\]

An episode of [Speak Better English with Harry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1474389130), 12 Mar 2025, 14 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/11803a930/podcast/play/126673176/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-9-2%2F433146399-44100-1-33ff0b149002f39b.mp3

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-your-meeting-english/ In this episode, you’ll learn practical English phrases used in formal discussions and professional settings. Many learners know what they want to say but struggle to sound clear and structured in meetings or serious conversations. I explain useful expressions that help you introduce ideas, respond politely, and manage discussions with confidence. Ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want more control in formal speaking situations. If you want to improve your business English, participate more effectively in meetings, or simply express your thoughts with more detail, this episode is for you. Share Your Thoughts Do you use English at work? In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak. Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings. Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first. Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial

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