Join a meeting conversation

You can contribute to a meeting with a short, clear point. You do not need a long speech or complicated vocabulary.

Introduce your point

“Could I add one point about the schedule?”

“I have a suggestion for the registration process.”

These phrases help signal what you want to discuss. Wait for a suitable pause whenever possible.

Build on someone else’s idea

“Building on Priya’s point, we could send a reminder the day before.”

Use could for a possibility. Use should when you are recommending an action: “We should confirm the room before sending the invitations.” These words express different levels of commitment.

Check the decision

“Are we agreeing to send the reminder on Thursday?” A meeting can include many suggestions; this question helps distinguish a decision from an idea.

If you are taking notes, confirm the task and owner: “So, I’ll draft the reminder and Ravi will check the details. Is that correct?”

Your turn

Write a sentence offering a possible way to reduce waiting time at an event. Use could.

See a possible answer

“We could open a second registration desk.” This presents an option. “We will open a second desk” would describe a decision or commitment instead.