Welcoming Participants (Dar boas-vindas)
How do you greet everyone at the beginning of a meeting in a formal way?
Good morning/afternoon, everyone.(more than one is possible...)
What’s the English phrase for “O objetivo desta reunião é…”?
The purpose of this meeting is…
How do you introduce someone politely in English?
I’d like to introduce…
How do you say “Infelizmente, ele não pôde estar aqui hoje porque está doente”?
Unfortunately, he can’t be here today because he is ill.
What phrase means “Vamos começar”?
Let’s get started.
What can you say to thank participants for joining?
thank you all for coming.(more than one is possible)
Which phrase can you use to start talking about what you’ll discuss today?
Today we are going to discuss…
Which phrase means “Por favor, recebam…”?
Please welcome…
Which phrase means “ele envia suas desculpas”?
He sends his apologies.
How do you say “Vamos passar para o próximo item”?
Let’s move on to the next item.
Which phrase means “bem-vindos à reunião de hoje”?
Welcome to today’s meeting.
Complete: The ______ of this meeting is to review our strategy.
The aim of this meeting is to review our strategy.
Complete: Joining us today is ______.
oining us today is Sarah Green.
Complete: Please note that Mark ______ due to a family emergency.
Please note that Mark is absent due to a family emergency.
Complete: Shall we start with the first ______ on the agenda?
Shall we start with the first item on the agenda?
Give one expression you can use instead of “Hi, guys” in a business meeting.
Good morning,(afternoon, evening) everyone.
How do you say “Estamos aqui para planejar a campanha”?
We are here to plan the campaign.
How do you introduce a guest speaker named Sarah Green?
I’d like to introduce Sarah Green.
How do you explain that someone is on vacation in a formal way?
Please note that Jill Cooper is on holiday.
What’s another way to say “Let’s begin”?
Without further delay, let’s start.
How would you start a virtual meeting politely?
Good afternoon, thank you for joining us.
Give two alternatives for saying “purpose” in English.
Aim, objective.
Give one formal alternative to “This is John.”
Please welcome John Smith.
What’s a polite way to announce someone’s absence?
Unfortunately, … can’t be here today because …
ow would you politely suggest moving forward in a meeting?
Shall we start with the first item on the agenda?