How to Confirm Decisions and Next Steps in Meetings | Business English Speaking Practice
In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Chris and Jane teach you how to confirm decisions, clarify responsibilities, and agree on next steps confidently in Business English.
Learn practical workplace expressions to confirm agreements, assign tasks politely, discuss deadlines, identify outstanding items, and follow up after meetings. These useful phrases will help you avoid misunderstandings and communicate more professionally at work.
Important Sentences & Expressions
“Just to confirm, we've agreed to…” — Make sure everyone understands the final decision.
“So, we're moving forward with…” — Confirm the chosen plan or direction.
“Are we all agreed on this approach?” — Check whether everyone supports the decision.
“Who's responsible for the next step?” — Clarify who owns a task.
“I'll take care of that.” — Accept responsibility professionally.
“Would you be able to handle the client update?” — Politely ask someone to manage a task.
“When should we aim to have this completed?” — Ask about the expected completion date.
“Can we agree on a deadline?” — Establish a clear timeline.
“We still need to finalize…” — Identify something that hasn't been decided.
“What's still outstanding?” — Ask about unresolved tasks or decisions.
“I'll send a quick follow-up with the agreed next steps.” — Confirm that you'll share the action plan in writing.
Today's Speaking Tip
Decision → Owner → Deadline
Before ending a meeting, make sure everyone understands what was decided, who's responsible for each task, and when it needs to be completed.
Remember: A productive meeting doesn't end with an agreement. It ends with a clear plan of action.
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