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Formal Meetings

Informal Meetings

Speaking

I'd like to make some points.

I'd like to say that ….

Making comments

Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, May I say something?

Could I say something?
Can I make a few comments?

Asking for opinions

What's your opinion?

What do you think?

Giving opinions

I believe that …
In my opinion ….

I feel that …
I think that …

Agreeing

I agree entirely.
I agree absolutely.

You're right.
That's right.

Partial agreement

I agree on the whole, but …

Yes, but ….

Disagreeing

I'm sorry, but I can't agree.
I'm afraid I can't agree.

I don't agree.
I disagree.

Interrupting

If I may interrupt you….
Could I interrupt you?
Could I come in here?

Can I say something?

No comment

I'm afraid I can't comment.

I don't want to comment.

Proposing

I'd like to propose that …..

I propose that …

Expressing views

I support the motion.
The proposal has my support.
I want to emphasize that …

I agree.
I'm not happy with …

Seconding

I second the motion.

I second the motion.

Concluding

Let me conclude by saying that …

Finally ….
To sum up ....