Normal English vs Business English: Meeting Phrases

Meetings are where many professionals use English every day, so having the right phrases ready makes a huge difference. In this video, you will learn five business English upgrades for running a meeting. Instead of 'let's start', say 'let's kick things off'. This friendly, professional phrase comes from sports and is very common at the start of meetings. Instead of 'let's finish', say 'let's wrap this up', which signals that the meeting is coming to an end. Replace 'let's talk about' with 'let's discuss'. Remember, we say 'discuss the budget', never 'discuss about the budget'. Instead of 'let's decide later', try 'let's revisit this later', which shows the topic is important but needs more time. Finally, swap 'let's do it' for 'let's proceed', a formal way to agree on the next step. These phrases help you guide conversations, manage time and sound like a confident leader. They work in face-to-face meetings, video calls and even emails. Watch the video, repeat each pair, and practice by imagining you are leading a short team meeting from start to finish using all five business English phrases.