Phrases for Conference Calls and Zoom Calls

Question 1

beginning (phrases)

Answer 1

“let’s give everyone a few more minutes to join.”; “are we all on?”; “can I ask that we all state our names, please?”

Question 2

small talk (phrases/rhetorical questions)

Answer 2

“how’s everyone doing today?”; “how’s the weather where you are?”; “did everyone have a good weekend?”

Question 3

asking for clarification (phrases)

Answer 3

“I’m sorry, but could you speak up a little?”; “I didn’t quite hear that, sorry. can you say that again?”; “I didn’t catch that last bit. can you say it again, please?”

Question 4

taking a break (phrases)

Answer 4

“I need a moment. I’ll be back in about 10 minutes.”; “I’m sorry to interrupt, but I need to step away from the call for a few minutes.”

Question 5

interrupting (phrases)

Answer 5

“sorry, I interrupted you. you were saying…?”; “I didn’t mean to interrupt you. please, go on.”

Question 6

interrupting to ask a question (phrases)

Answer 6

“am I to understand that…”; “sorry, but just to clarify…” “so, what we’re saying is…”; “sorry to interrupt, but…”

Question 7

agreeing (phrases)

Answer 7

“okay, I think we’re all on the same page here…”; “yes, I see what you’re saying…”; “I couldn’t agree more.”

Question 8

disagreeing (phrases)

Answer 8

“I’m sorry but I think you may have that slightly wrong…”; “From my perspective, it’s a little different. Let me explain.”; “I see your point, but…”; “I’m not sure I agree with that.”

Question 9

planning future meetings (phrases)

Answer 9

“I’d like to set up a meeting with you at your earliest convenience. When are you free?”; “Are you free to talk again next week?”; “When are you available for another meeting?”