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Professional English Communication Skills

You are preparing for a project meeting and client follow-up. Choose precise, courteous language that fits each situation. For written responses, more than one answer may be effective if it is clear and professional.

1 · Choose language with purpose

Focus on tone, precision and the effect your words have on the reader or listener.

1.In a meeting, you need to challenge a proposed deadline without dismissing the speaker. Which response is most effective?
  • That deadline is unrealistic.
  • I understand the proposed deadline; could we review the workload before confirming it?
  • No, we cannot do that.
  • You have not thought this through.
2.A colleague has made a useful suggestion. Select the two responses that acknowledge it while keeping a professional tone.
  • That is a valuable point; it may help us reduce delays.
  • Obviously, that is what we should have done.
  • I can see the benefit of that approach.
  • Fine, if you say so.
3.Replace the vague phrase in this update with a more precise professional verb: “We need to look at the figures before we decide.” Write one suitable verb and the revised sentence.
4.Complete the meeting opening with one suitable word in each gap: “Thank you for today. I your time and contributions.”

2 · Meetings and client communication

A project team is clarifying a client brief, agreeing actions and keeping the conversation constructive.

5.Match each meeting purpose to the phrase that best achieves it.
  • Ask for more detail
  • Suggest a next step
  • Enter the discussion politely
  • Summarise decisions
  • As a next step, we could test the draft with a small group.
  • To recap, we will revise the draft by Friday and review it on Monday.
  • Could you clarify what you mean by the revised estimate?
  • If I may add one point, the figures include delivery costs.
6.A client asks, “How is the revised proposal progressing?” Write a two-sentence reply that gives a clear update and a realistic next step. Include one specific time or date.
7.A colleague says, “The new system is good.” Rewrite this as a more informative professional comment by naming one benefit and, if useful, the reason it matters.

3 · Edit for impact

Professional communication is not about using the longest words. Aim for accuracy, courtesy and a clear purpose.

8.True or false? “Could you possibly send the report when you get a chance?” is always clearer than “Please send the report by 2 pm on Thursday.”
TrueFalse
9.Choose the best word to complete the sentence: “Before recommending the proposal, we should ______ whether the figures are accurate.”
  • validate
  • like
  • do
  • fix
10.A client’s suggested approach may work, but the evidence is incomplete. Write a diplomatic response that recognises the idea, identifies the uncertainty and proposes a practical next step.

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