María is explaining an idea in a meeting when a coworker begins speaking over her. It happens again. By the third interruption, María can feel herself losing her place. She wants to contribute without turning the meeting into an argument. So she pauses, looks at her coworker, and says: “Let me finish this thought, then…
Phrasal verbs are everywhere in spoken English. Have these word combinations ever left you wondering exactly what people mean? A manager might ask you to follow up with a client (not follow along with them). A coworker may ask you to work through a problem (not work on it). A business owner might decide to…
The client asks, “Will the new system be ready on Monday?” Everyone turns toward María. She wants to sound capable, but she hasn’t confirmed the schedule. A quick “yes” might feel reassuring. It could also create a promise she can’t keep. María takes a breath and says: “I don’t want to guess. Let me check…
10 Professional English Phrases to Use in Meetings (for Spanish Speakers) Many Spanish-speaking professionals understand English very well. You may follow conversations easily, read reports, and participate in discussions at work. However, meetings can still feel challenging. Often the difficulty is not vocabulary, but the discourse patterns native speakers use to organize ideas, respond thoughtfully,…
