Meetings in Business English

Whether you are holding a meeting or attending a meeting,

 it is important that you understand key English phrases and

 expressions related to meetings. A successful meeting has

 no surprises. With proper preparation and careful organization,

a meeting can run smoothly. The most typical complaint about

meetings is that they run too long. Meetings that run longer than

necessary can be very costly to a company or business. As the

famous business expression says:

 Time is money. Setting goals and time limits, keeping to the agenda, and knowing how to refocus, are key components of an effective meeting. This may sound simple in your own native language, but it is a little trickier when you or the participants do not speak fluent English. These pages will help you hold or attend a meeting with success. Review the vocabulary, read through the lessons, and then check your understanding.