Business English Conversation: Meeting / Project Deadline

Business English conversations help learners communicate confidently in professional situations such as meetings, client discussions, and project updates.

The dialogues above show polite greetings, clear questions, professional responses, and teamwork language that are commonly used in real workplaces.

Practicing such conversations improves fluency, confidence, and workplace communication skills.

Business English Conversation: Meeting with a Client

Characters:

• Sarah (Business Owner)
• Tom (Client)

Sarah:
Good morning, Tom! How are you today?

Tom:
Good morning, Sarah! I’m doing well, thank you. How about you?

Sarah:
I’m good, thank you for asking. It’s great to see you again. Shall we get started?

Tom:
Yes, let’s do that. I’m excited to hear your ideas.

Sarah:
Perfect! So, today we’re going to discuss how we can help improve your company’s marketing strategy. I have a few suggestions. Do you have anything specific in mind that you’d like to focus on?

Tom:
I’m mainly looking for ideas on how to reach more customers online. We’ve been getting good feedback from our current clients, but we need to grow.

Sarah:
Great. I suggest we start by improving your website. A more modern design could help attract new customers. What do you think?

Tom:
That sounds good. We’ve been thinking about updating the website for a while now. How long would it take to finish the redesign?

Sarah:
We can have a new design ready in about four weeks. After that, we can focus on social media and email marketing to reach a larger audience.

Tom:
That sounds like a solid plan. What do you need from us to get started?

Sarah:
To begin, I’ll need access to your website and any brand materials, like logos and product images. I also need to know your goals for the redesign. Would you be able to send that information by the end of the week?

Tom:
Yes, I can send that over by Friday. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Sarah:
Thank you, Tom. Once I have the details, we can start working on the design. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Tom:
Sounds great, Sarah. I’m excited to see the results. Let’s make this a success!

Sarah:
Absolutely! Thanks for your time today. Let’s stay in touch.

Tom:
Thank you, Sarah. Have a great day!

Sarah:
You too, Tom!

Business English Conversation: Discussing a Project Deadline

Characters:

• Emma (Project Manager)
• John (Team Member)

Emma:
Hi, John! How’s everything going with the project?

John:
Hi, Emma! Things are going well. I’ve finished the initial research, but I’m still working on the presentation.

Emma:
Great to hear! We need to make sure the presentation is ready by Friday. Do you think you can finish it on time?

John:
I think so, but I might need a bit more time to polish the details. I’ll do my best to have it ready by Friday.

Emma:
I understand. If you need any help, feel free to reach out. Is there anything specific you’re struggling with?

John:
Actually, I’m having some trouble with the design. I’m not sure if it looks professional enough.

Emma:
No worries, I can help with that. Let’s set up a quick meeting tomorrow afternoon, and we can go over it together. How does that sound?

John:
That sounds great! I’d really appreciate your feedback.

Emma:
Perfect. I’ll send you a meeting invite for tomorrow at 2 PM. Please make sure to bring your draft with you.

John:
Will do, Emma. Thanks for your support!

Emma:
Anytime, John! We’re almost there. Let’s make this presentation great!

John:
Absolutely! I’ll see you tomorrow at 2.

Emma:
Looking forward to it. Have a good day!

John:
You too, Emma!

Key Business English Phrases

1. Greeting & Starting a Meeting

• Good morning!

• How are you today?

• It’s great to see you again.

• Shall we get started?

• Thanks for your time today.

2. Discussing Plans & Ideas

• I have a few suggestions.

• Do you have anything specific in mind?

• I suggest we start by…

• That sounds like a solid plan.

• What do you think?

3. Talking About Work & Deadlines

• How’s everything going with the project?

• We need to make sure…

• Do you think you can finish it on time?

• I might need a bit more time.

• I’ll do my best.

4. Asking for Help & Offering Support

• If you need any help, feel free to reach out.

• Is there anything specific you’re struggling with?

• No worries, I can help with that.

• I’d really appreciate your feedback.

5. Ending the Conversation Politely

• Let’s stay in touch.

• Looking forward to it.

• Have a great day!

• See you tomorrow.

• Thanks again.

Conclusion

These Business English conversations demonstrate professional tone, polite language, and effective communication in common workplace situations.

By learning and practicing these key phrases, students can handle meetings, deadlines, and client discussions with confidence.

Regular practice will help learners sound clear, professional, and natural in real business environments.

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