Online video conferencing is an important tool for today’s working professionals.
Some basics:
- spend some time to prepare the meeting and plan what you will say. Practice.
- respect other participants and watch how long you are speaking
- turn off your microphone when you are not talking
- remain attentive
- don’t forget you are on camera so remain engaged and friendly both while you are speaking and while you are listening
Some expressions for online discussions (agree/disagree, clarify, restate, take a turn, show interest)
- Yes, i agree.
- It looks good to me.
- I think so, too.
- I definitely agree.
- I’m afraid i don’t agree.
- I am sorry, but i don’t agree.
- That’s interesting, but i’d prefer something different.
- Actually, i disagree.
- Excuse me, i didn’t hear that. Could you say it again?
- Sorry, i missed what you just said. Could you repeat that please?
- I’m sorry, could you explain that again?
- Excuse me, could you tell me what that means?
- Thanks, now i get it
- Thank you. It’s a lot clearer to me now.
- I understand…..
- I see, our first step is to…
- Excuse, can i say something here?
- Could i interrupt you for a minute?
- Sorry to interrupt but i would like to say something here
- So, what do you think?
- Can you give me your thoughts on this?
- Do you agree?
- What’s your opinion?
- That’s interesting
- Really?
- I see.
You can find more here: Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone.